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Barry Welling
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  • Indianpolis, IN
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Jul 6-8 gathering
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so.. based on arbitrary decision, and release schedules.   I'm hoping to have a symposium / get together / gathering / pod / meeting of like minded persons / board meeting on July 6-8 2012. in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jusbyn Jul 6, 2012.

a Riverboard Symposium?
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    We ( the assembled riverboarders) need to think about doing something like this in the not too distant future.  A place where we can all get together and trade ideas, stories, and maybe, just…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Welling Dec 11, 2011.

Riverboarding on the cover of AW

 http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Journal/index/issue/4/year/2011/ Grats to Rochelle, and Alicia! way…Continue

Started Jul 28, 2011

SE riverboarding in July
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I'll be down in the TN/NC area for the 2-3rd of july, and the 9-10th of july.  Hoping to do some runs in the area.  I can be reached here or on FB (barry welling) Who's interested?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Yount Jun 7, 2011.

 

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Barry Welling commented on Al Heim's blog post Anyone hear of or used a Bellyak?
"If I can make it out to G-fest I'd be happy to give it a whirl on the lower G."
Aug 16, 2012
Barry Welling commented on Al Heim's blog post Anyone hear of or used a Bellyak?
"Well I also got to try the Bellyak, and had some frustrations.   First off, I am a big guy, larger than is ideal for a craft with 1 size (currently).  Secondly it wasn't on the Pigeon, I tried it on a shallower, rockier…"
Aug 16, 2012
Jusbyn replied to Barry Welling's discussion Jul 6-8 gathering
"All, I am meeting you all at the take out tomorrow morning. Give me a call, so that I can coordinate the video with you all. 540-five 9 8 - nine 7 0 6. My cell old cell phone with your numbers is at the bottom of a lake.  "
Jul 6, 2012
Jusbyn replied to Barry Welling's discussion Jul 6-8 gathering
"I hear that a few are still on the the Cheoah release on the 7th. I am coming to video. Finally starting my documentary. Meeting at the take out at 10:30am to do some pre riding interviews. Anyone interested, please meet us there."
Jun 24, 2012
Barry Welling replied to Barry Welling's discussion Jul 6-8 gathering
"so  this weekend is coming up fast.  There's Many places to camp, but between the Cheoah release, and the long weekend, Most places will be Packed.   I'm staying over at smokey mountain meadows campground near Bryson…"
Jun 19, 2012
Barry Welling replied to Josh Galt's discussion The biggest rapids in the world
"btw  I saw a great deal of this @ the NPFF.  Steve Fisher came up and showed off several bits ( but not the whole film), and Man.... Whirlpools that eat creekboats, Steve got stuck in a hole and had to swim 1.5 Miles downstream before they…"
Jun 19, 2012
Barry Welling replied to Josh Galt's discussion The biggest rapids in the world
"Having done both.. there's several differences in what makes a river "easy" on a Riverboard vs a Kayak,  and a new set of what makes a river "bad" for each as well.  Not all of these are mirrored.   Riverboard…"
Jun 19, 2012
Barry Welling replied to J. Young's discussion Fiddle Gorge
"Jasper, AB.  you  have to find the original vid on you tube to see the description"
Jan 26, 2012
Barry Welling replied to Kevin Yount's discussion informal ways to compete?
"manequin   and I've found that panic is best countered with Calm soothing advice or a good right cross."
Jan 12, 2012
Barry Welling replied to Kevin Yount's discussion informal ways to compete?
"you  volunteering there Kevin? :)      I would like to do some tethered swims in a few holes to see (safely) what ecsape techniques we can use with a board to get out of them sticky monsters."
Jan 11, 2012
Barry Welling replied to Kevin Yount's discussion informal ways to compete?
"another great game is "follow the leader".  first man makes a daring move ( hard ferry, small eddy w/e) and the rest have to follow or gain a letter.  lead changes, wash, rinse, repeat.  "
Jan 11, 2012
Barry Welling replied to Josh Galt's discussion Interest in riverboarding competition?
"1. I would try to make it.. though location and schedule are the two biggest hurdles  if it's not east coast / SE then my attendance would be unlikely due to travels times and costs. 2. I doubt I'd compete.  I Do riverboarding…"
Jan 10, 2012
Kevin Yount replied to Barry Welling's discussion Jul 6-8 gathering
"It will be up in the air for me as that could be a crazy weekend if everything works out in Georgia for an outpost, but if I can make it out to this, I'm glad to lead on the Cheoah, Ocoee, Pigeon, anything and I'll try to brew a bucket of…"
Jan 7, 2012
J. Young replied to Barry Welling's discussion Jul 6-8 gathering
"I'll have to see how the baby situation is going around then. Definitely want to come! "
Dec 28, 2011
Aaron Smith replied to Barry Welling's discussion Jul 6-8 gathering
"I'm game for anywhere!!!!  Cheoah, Ocoee, NOC, Pigeon.  As long as the water is flowing!!! Love the camping idea. "
Dec 18, 2011
Jusbyn replied to Barry Welling's discussion Jul 6-8 gathering
"I'm game for the event...whatever it may be called. I would come if it is at the Cheoah...one fo the best riding spots in the south! Their is a hotel on the River, for those who want that, and many campsites within a few minutes drive. The…"
Dec 12, 2011

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Face Level sports you participate in?
Riverboarding, Snow Bodyboarding / Sledding

Comment Wall (3 comments)

At 7:04am on October 8, 2010, rose jones said…
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At 4:42am on September 30, 2011, bill anhalt said…
hi barry.i think we have a mutual friend,kevin yount.he mentioned you before.i was trying to get better before trying to make friends here.ive been on the pigeon,noli,NOC,ocoee ,new and a waterpark in maryland.im getting better but am still stuggling with kicking power.im generating more power right now with my webbed gloves.im not done with riverboarding this year.im gonna try the new and lower gauley next weekend:) it sucks being a flatlander.ive put thousands of miles on my car this season:)
At 4:53pm on September 30, 2011, Jusbyn said…
Stay away from Ms. Jones Barry! I wouldn't want to see her photo after reading her oh so well written greeting.

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