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PF 2016
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Sport Life 2015
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Action weeks
on the week 16.-21. 9. 2013 discont 40% for neopren suits
on the week 23.-27. 9. 2013 discont 40% for dry jackets
only in Brno shop.
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6.7.2012
Kanoe Kayak Kemp Salza 2012
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2.7.2012
Welká Wodácká Pouť 4.-5. 7.
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2.7.2012
Testcentrum VODÁK sport - WWP 4.-5. 8.
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20.6.2012
Testcentrum - Adrenalin CUP a Pyranha CUP Svratka
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20.6.2012
Testcentrum - Adrenalin CUP a Pyranha CUP Svratka
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12.6.2012
Testcentrum VODÁK sport Blanice 16.-17. 6. 2012
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1.6.2012
Cena adrenalinu
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22.5.2012
Testcentrum VODÁK sport Sázava 26.-27. 5. 2012
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7.5.2012
Seakayak Day 2012 v Brně
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2.5.2012
New shop VODÁK sport in Šumperk
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23.4.2012
Testcentrum VODÁK sport Otava 28.-29. 4. 2012
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12.4.2012
New shop VODÁK sport in Olomouc
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29.3.2012
Testcentrum VODÁK sport Doubrava 31. 3. 2012
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27.11.2011
Eskymo roll with VODÁK sport
Listopad-březen * BRNO * neděle 19.15-20.15
27.11.2011
Eskymo roll with VODÁK sport
Listopad-březen * BRNO * neděle 19.15-20.15
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9.11.2011
Invitation to the Sport Life
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7.11.2011
New shop VODÁK sport in Prague
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1.10.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport 8.-9. 10. 2011
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21.9.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport 24.-25. 9. 2011
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12.9.2011
MEGA výprodej lodí na Hameráku 2011
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31.8.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport 3. 9. 2011
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29.7.2011
Lodě Gumotex za nejnižší cenu v ČR - srpen 2011
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29.7.2011
Lodě Gumotex za nejnižší cenu v ČR - srpen 2011
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29.7.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport 20.-21. 8. 2011
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2.7.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport 13. 8. 2011
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20.6.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport 25.-26. 6. 2011
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9.6.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport 18.-19. 6. 2011
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6.6.2011
Summer paddlers camps
Jirka Šťastný
2.6.2011
Action - Gumotex summer price
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1.6.2011
Catalogue and brochure VODÁK sport 2011
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1.6.2011
Catalogue and brochure VODÁK sport 2011
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25.5.2011
Testcentrum VODÁK sport
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12.5.2011
SEAKAYAK DAY 2011
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11.5.2011
New models Jackson Kayaks are here!
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3.5.2011
Test fishing kayaks day
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1.12.2010
Wodácká Wánoční Párty 17. 12. 2010
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22.11.2010
By boat - Winn car
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13.10.2010
Eskymo roll with VODÁK sport
Listopad-březen * BRNO ne 19-20 * OLOMOUC st 19-20, so 12-13
13.10.2010
Eskymo roll with VODÁK sport
Listopad-březen * BRNO ne 19-20 * OLOMOUC st 19-20, so 12-13
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1.8.2008
Autum
Jirka Šťastný
27.11.2007
Christmas opening hours in Vodák sport shops
Snow has come quite early this year so everyone have already realised that Christmas is coming, too. That means buying Christmas presents and cross-country skiing equipment as well, because many people are going skiing at Christmas time. At Vodák sport we have set up special Christmas opening hours for...
27.11.2007
Christmas opening hours in Vodák sport shops
Snow has come quite early this year so everyone have already realised that Christmas is coming, too. That means buying Christmas presents and cross-country skiing equipment as well, because many people are going skiing at Christmas time. At Vodák sport we have set up special Christmas opening hours for you:
Vodák sport Brno, Bratislavaská 31 (545214430)
Till 22nd December 2007 the shop is open according to its standard opening hours and also on Sundays 9th and 16th December 2007 from 9:00 to 12:00. After the Christmas it opens only on 27th and 28th December 2007 from 10:00 to 18:00. Then it is closed till the New Year. It opens again on 2nd January 2008 in accordance to its standard opening hours.
Vodák sport Brno near Vaňkovka, Dornych 25a(543 216 179)
Till 22nd December 2007 the shop is open according to its standard opening hours and also on Sundays 9th and 16th December 2007 from 9:00 to 12:00. After the Christmas it opens only on 27th and 28th December 2007 from 10:00 to 18:00. Then it is closed till the New Year. It opens again on 2nd January 2008 in accordance to its standard opening hours.
Vodák sport Bratislava, Jasovská 12.
Till 21st December 2007 the shop is open according to its standard opening hours. On Saturday 22nd December it is open from 9:00 to 14:00. Then it is closed till the New Year. It opens again on 2nd January 2008 in accordance to its standard opening hours.
Christmas opening hours of other Vodák sport shops will be specified in a few days.
We are looking forward to your visit.
Jirka Šťastný
13.11.2007
News from Gumotex
Last Thursday an annual meeting of the largest dealers took place in Gumotex. So here are some novelties coming soon or slightly later.
Production of the self-draining canoe Baraka has been recently restored. After a month downtime due to a fulfilment of EU hygienic regulations and other production-organising...
13.11.2007
News from Gumotex
Last Thursday an annual meeting of the largest dealers took place in Gumotex. So here are some novelties coming soon or slightly later.
Production of the self-draining canoe Baraka has been recently restored. After a month downtime due to a fulfilment of EU hygienic regulations and other production-organising complications the production of Baraka is in full swing. We are bringing the first ten boats to fill spring and summer pre-orders and during the next week we are starting to satisfy new customers. The boat is being produced in green colour at the moment; soon there will be blue and eventually also red colours. If you are interested in Baraka, you shouldn?t wait for the full season when there won?t be enough of them. Moreover the new year will bring a price adjustment of all boats, but Baraka?s introductory price 19 900,- will be raised mostly, namely to 21 900,-. However, if you make a firm order for the boat in any Vodák sport shop now, you will will save 2000,- Kč. Baraka?s review is in reviews on Vodák sport web site.
A slightly further novelty is a development of a new recreational canoe made of LitePack. This canoe will fall in the set of kayaks Twist1 and Twist2. It is also being designed for recreational use on lakes. It should compete especially with cheap and low-quality Asian products. Its price will be a bit higher, but the quality infinitely better, so a wide-public interest is expected.
Even further novelty is a face-lift of the conventional Pálava and a development of a symmetrical recreational boat probably of Karas type, but made of LitePack.
Newly, approximately in 2009 all produced boats will be equipped with entirely new valves from Italy. These valves will have a ?push-push? system. That means the first pressing opens the valve and the second pressing closes it. The valves are developed specially for Gumotex.
Approximately at the same time a development of new bags, rucksacks and sacks for boats should be finished. These covers will be produced in Asia but their quality should be better than the quality of present Czech products.
Jirka Šťastný
2.11.2007
Will the winter, will frost come?
Considering the last ?neverwinter? and the previous winter reminiscent of Lada?s pictures perhaps everyone is impatiently looking forward to what?s going the winter bee like this year. Some lore says that a cold October means a muddy Christmas, but according to another lore animals are getting ready...
2.11.2007
Will the winter, will frost come?
Considering the last ?neverwinter? and the previous winter reminiscent of Lada?s pictures perhaps everyone is impatiently looking forward to what?s going the winter bee like this year. Some lore says that a cold October means a muddy Christmas, but according to another lore animals are getting ready for a hard winter... wasps are collecting higher-than-average stores, horses already have their winter fur... . And how does it strike a man? A paddler? He is confusedly peeping at a boat as well as skis. He?s certainly a bit suspicious. Especially after last winter, when his cross-country skis could just crack in his cellar, he doesn?t want to risk and believe anything.
How about you? Do you believe that Winter comes this winter?
We believe it comes. Therefore we have prepared interesting winter offers for you.
As the first activity our paddling school continues with an Eskimo-rolls practice in a swimming pool. Beginners will learn basics of a canoe roll and a sweep roll. In the end of the course everybody will be able to do at least the first part of both :-). We cannot guarantee that you will master also the second half, but we will try to make it easier for you. Experts will be able to improve their skills and perhaps try on some freestyle moves.
We really believe that there will be enough snow for skiing this year, so further activities are on snow and especially for white-track enthusiasts.
After the summer success of our paddling school we have also prepared a cross-country skiing school. We haven?t mapped public interest yet, so we aren?t sure whether the gates of the school will open this year.
What is definitely starting is a cross-country skiing waxing school ? ?Kdo maže, ten jede?. The course is taking place in Brno on odd Thursdays during the whole winter, unless anything changes. Otherwise we will inform you immediately on our website. Waxing courses will be newly open in Olomouc and Bratislava by request of customers.
Furthermore we have extended our offer of cross-country skiing equipment. Last year we were offering except the brands of skis like Sporten, Madshus, Fischer, Atomic, Rossignol .., bindings - Rottefella or Salomon, and a few types of poles - we have even produced top models of carbon poles for reasonable prices, a wide supply of other equipment. This year we have yet completed the range of goods. There is a great selection of sport jackets and snowsuits by Craft, Swix or NewLine. We offer cross-country skiing boots mainly by Alpina and Botas, but also by Madshus and Rossignol, waxes and accessories by Swix and Holmenkol... However, what is completely new? This year we haven?t omitted fans of white plains and off-track skiers. Yea, this year we are completely ready even for Backcountry skiing fans starting with backcountry skis, through special boots and bindings, up to a delivery of custom-made seal skins.
We provide a service with all the equipment.
However that isn?t everything. All the time we are thinking of new devices to satisfy your demands. Therefore watch our website to be informed about news regularly.
I recommend reading one of the last year?s articles - ?How to buy skis? before visiting our cross-country ski shop and brush up forgotten but necessarily needed information on choosing cross-country skis.
Well? Will the winter, will frost come?
It certainly will. And we are ready for them.
AHOY!
Jirka Šťastný
19.9.2007
WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND
Get ready for autumn
GREAT WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND
18.19.4. - VODÁK sport Brno
27.-28.4. - VODÁK sport Olomouc
30.4.-1.5. - VODÁK sport Bratislava
You can sell and buy used white water equipment at a profit again.
Moreover there will be a clearance...
19.9.2007
WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND
Get ready for autumn
GREAT WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND
18.19.4. - VODÁK sport Brno
27.-28.4. - VODÁK sport Olomouc
30.4.-1.5. - VODÁK sport Bratislava
You can sell and buy used white water equipment at a profit again.
Moreover there will be a clearance sale of our rental equipment ? kayaks, canoes, Pálavas, rafts, paddles, life jackets, wet suits...
Jirka Šťastný
15.5.2007
A new Pyranha kayaks catalogue 2007
A new Pyranha kayaks catalogue 2007 has just been issued.
A...
15.5.2007
A new Pyranha kayaks catalogue 2007
A new Pyranha kayaks catalogue 2007 has just been issued.
A printed version is just being distributed to Vodák sport shops. You can download a PDF version by a click on the picture.
Jirka Šťastný
11.5.2007
Web paddler second hand
www.vodackybazar.cz cz is celebrating!!
The...
11.5.2007
Web paddler second hand
www.vodackybazar.cz cz is celebrating!!
The on line white water second-hand is celebrating.
Today the five-hundredth boat since the start of the second-hand has been sold!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
Jirka Šťastný
27.4.2007
BARAKA ? a new self drying canoe by Gumotex
At last, after long and hard negotiations about its name the new boat by Gumotex has got it.
The winning name is BARAKA. It sounds unusual, but what does it actually mean?
Meaning of the word BARAKA:
BARAKA in Sufism means blessing, essence, breath, but also the breath...
27.4.2007
BARAKA ? a new self drying canoe by Gumotex
At last, after long and hard negotiations about its name the new boat by Gumotex has got it.
The winning name is BARAKA. It sounds unusual, but what does it actually mean?
Meaning of the word BARAKA:
BARAKA in Sufism means blessing, essence, breath, but also the breath of life ? source of evolution.
BARAKA is also divine presence, a gift of providential blessing.
BARAKA is what temples, monasteries, pilgrimages and holy places produce, what people seek and get there. It is love. The more pilgrims carry away, the more is available. The larger demand for this spiritual commodity, the larger offer.
BARAKA is what spiritual seekers look for and what for example whirling dervishes reach (something like Nirvana).
BARAKA is also blessing, touch of divinity.
BARAKA is also spiritual, imaginary, but unreal field of information about human potency and ability to be tuned to something far above us.
BARAKA is a famous 1992 documentary film directed by Ron Fricke about peregrination throughout the Earth and landscapes, people and their cultures.
BARAKA is according to John Lilly ?cosmic love?. French meaning = blessing.
Whatever the word means, no matter what you think about it, whether you like the name or not? it?s actually all the same. Features of the boat are important! The new BARAKA turned out really well and ranks among the best inflatable canoes for white water.
Its distribution starts during May 2007 and we are already taking orders. There?s huge interest in it, so if you want the new boat for this season, don?t hesitate and order it at any Vodák sport shop.
Jirka Šťastný
23.3.2007
A new self drying canoe by Gumotex
She hasn?t got a name although she?s already been born. She was long expected. What will she be like? Will she behave? And now here she is and we are looking forward to playing with her. Would you like to visit her, too? We are going to present her next week (29th March ? 1st April) at Vodák sport stand...
23.3.2007
A new self drying canoe by Gumotex
She hasn?t got a name although she?s already been born. She was long expected. What will she be like? Will she behave? And now here she is and we are looking forward to playing with her. Would you like to visit her, too? We are going to present her next week (29th March ? 1st April) at Vodák sport stand in Incheba exhibition grounds in Bratislava. We are also going to demonstrate a prototype of our new Vodák sport WW life jacket and more, but let us surprise you.
The new boat by Gumotex appeared as a prototype last week at Boat and Caravan show in Prague. It aroused great interest there, so let?s introduce it.
The characteristics:
The characteristics show high weight capacity of the boat. 350kg is really more than enough for two paddlers so the heavier third passenger won?t be any trouble. He can sit on the middle inflatable seat.
That also means that water will run out through the sleeve easily and won?t remain in the boat in case of heavy rear paddlers. My first impression of the boat is favourable. It?s actually a new generation of boats for medium difficulty white water and touring.
We will see how it gets out of competition with other similar boats, especially with Rio, the best inflatable canoe made by a Czech producer so far. It can be a success mainly thanks to the high quality material by Gumotex. Make your own judgment about its shape whether from the photographs or come to see it at the show in Bratislava.
Vodák sport will have few of these boats for testing and to rent as soon as possible. And once it gets its name and price :-) we will start to take pre-orders. We have prepared a bonus to them (let us surprise you). But principally those who make the pre-order will have the boat at home first!
Read the news from the first testing on Hydromagazín website.
Jirka Šťastný
27.2.2007
Paddler´s second-hand
Paddling season is coming together with traditional
Vodák sport "WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND"
23-25th March in Prague
20-21st April in Brno
27-28th April in Olomouc
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27.2.2007
Paddler´s second-hand
Paddling season is coming together with traditional
Vodák sport "WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND"
23-25th March in Prague
20-21st April in Brno
27-28th April in Olomouc
Jirka Šťastný
6.2.2007
Special edition of Pyranha kayaks!!!
MISSION
This spring Pyranha comes up with the special "Mission" edition of boats: Burn, 4-Twenty and Recoil. There will be only limited number of these boats and they will be really unique. You will never mistake your boat for someone else?s!! Be yourself!! Be...
6.2.2007
Special edition of Pyranha kayaks!!!
MISSION
This spring Pyranha comes up with the special "Mission" edition of boats: Burn, 4-Twenty and Recoil. There will be only limited number of these boats and they will be really unique. You will never mistake your boat for someone else?s!! Be yourself!! Be different!!!
What next?
First of all the kayaks must be ordered. First come, first served. Once the kayaks are sold out there won?t be any more. You can place your order at your nearest or the most favourite Vodák sport shop.
Order your kayak right now!!!!
Jirka Šťastný
9.1.2007
Cross-country skis, skis and skis?
The weather encourages to unpacking white water equipment and going to one of those beautiful flooded mountain streams. Some actually do so and we others envy them quietly, because this winter?s snow conditions are really terrible. At first sight it looks that it?s impossible to ski anywhere. But we...
9.1.2007
Cross-country skis, skis and skis?
The weather encourages to unpacking white water equipment and going to one of those beautiful flooded mountain streams. Some actually do so and we others envy them quietly, because this winter?s snow conditions are really terrible. At first sight it looks that it?s impossible to ski anywhere. But we spent last weekend on Praděd and it was quite good. There was a well groomed trail both for classic technique and skating between Ovčárna and Švýcárna. Moreover, the trail seemed to continue to Červenohorské sedlo. There was a bit of rain on Sunday, but about 30cm of a quite firm snow base remained. I took a few photos.
Saturday:
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Sunday:
Furthermore, here are some news from our shop:
We have extended our range of goods with Coltex climbing skins. Coltex climbing skins are probably the most widely used climbing skins for alpine touring skis and newly for backcountry cross-country skis, too. With the skins we also provide impregnation and glues. Considering the number of skin sizes and types we provide them only per order, but very quickly.. in about three days.
This season we offer wonderful Windstoper gloves for cross-country skiers but, unfortunately, we forgot to inform you earlier. The gloves are very comfortable, not too warm, but windproof - simply ideal for performance cross-country skiing.
Another novelty of this season is that we equip race skiers, above all cross-country skiing and winter orienteering clubs. We offer: Sporten Bhemia RCX racing skis, racing cross-country skis Madshus Hypersonic and Madshus Megasonic and racing cross-country skis Fischer RCS, the boots we offer are Alpina, Madshus, Fischer and Salomon racing boots. We provide racing suits by Swix, Craft and NewLine. Racing waxes we mostly deliver are Cera System by Swix and Holmenkol speedblocks. Our offer also includes other equipment and accessories: waxers, waxing tables, brushes, scrapes, ski bags? Sports clubs can have interesting quantity discounts!!
Jirka Šťastný
5.1.2007
Pyranha news
Pyranha news
Jirka Šťastný
22.12.2006
How and why to buy cross-country skis
Firstly, why should you buy cross-country skis? Simply because you don?t have them or you need a new and better pair instead of your old one. If you haven?t tried cross-country skiing yet, you probably don?t know how beautiful sport it is. It?s an outdoor activity in the fresh air. It doesn?t have to...
22.12.2006
How and why to buy cross-country skis
Firstly, why should you buy cross-country skis? Simply because you don?t have them or you need a new and better pair instead of your old one. If you haven?t tried cross-country skiing yet, you probably don?t know how beautiful sport it is. It?s an outdoor activity in the fresh air. It doesn?t have to be physically demanding unless you want to tone up your body. You can go for short trips through Vysočina or around your abode, but on the other hand you can become a fit sportsman. Cross-country skiing is healthier than walking. It doesn?t hurt your joints at every step, but your body ? arms, legs, abdominal and dorsal muscles ? is exerted evenly. In comparison with downhill skiing you don?t have to pay for a ski lift, wait in a queue, but you can go downhill just the same. Moreover, you can see lots of new places. There are many more reasons why you should try cross-country skiing, but I suppose I have already persuaded you that you can?t live without it any more.
If you have got cross-country skis, but they are old and damaged, or they simply don?t fit you, there?s no need to linger over buying a new pair. Skiing on skis with remnants of a base, round edges, old bindings, which hold drenched soft boots, cannot be pleasant. There is a whale of a difference between recent good-quality cross-country skis and the skis we were used to buy few years ago. Not only the skis improved, but the main differences are the bindings and the boots that go with.
So, it is clear now that you need cross-country skis, but how to buy them? How to choose a suitable pair?
Firstly you should decide how you are going to use the skis. Are you planning quiet family trips mostly in groomed trails? Are you going to ski away from trails and paths at all? Will you ski in steep slopes? Do you wish to improve your fitness but you aren?t interested in techniques? Do you prefer performance or racing skiing? Or do you want a bit of everything? You should even choose a style. Will you prefer classic style? Or are you going to have a pair of skis for classic and another one for skate skiing? Or do you want one pair of skis for both styles? Answer these questions before you continue reading this article.
Categories of cross-country according to their purpose
Touring skis
Children?s skis
Backcountry skis
Nordic crossing (fitness)
Performance skis ? skating, classic
Racing skis ? skating, classic
Touring skis
Touring skis are probably the best selling cross-country skis. The ski width is between 48-55mm. It allows skiing both in groomed trails and out of them, even in deep snow. These skis allow principally the classic style of cross-country skiing. We recommend buying skis 15-25cm longer than the stature of the skier. You can choose the shorter length, if you are slim, but if you are heavier or you prefer faster skiing, choose the longer skis. The skis are made with a soft camber for easier kick without slipping, so even a less experienced skier has no difficulty when waxing correctly. The soft skis are very pleasant and you don?t have to be afraid of them, unless you are a fit athlete. They are slightly slower than hard skis, but touring isn?t about speed. There are also touring skis made with wax less finish in a wax pocket. Such a finish has its advantages as well as disadvantages. The advantage is that you don?t have to apply any kick wax, but don?t forget about glide wax. (More about waxing in waxing courses - ?Kdo maže, ten jede?? organised by Vodák sport) The main disadvantage of the wax less (fish scale pattern) bases is that they cannot be waxed, because on some types of snow they don?t work and then you cannot do anything. The second, even though less important disadvantage is, that these skis are slightly slower. I rather recommend waxable skis with that you learn to wax them. Waxing really isn?t as complicated as it looks.
Children?s skis
Children who are starting with skiing can have ski shorter than their stature. We choose touring skis which are more suitable for children thanks to their width and better stability. We can start teaching children to glide when they are about 5-6 years old. Then they need longer skis, which should be about 15cm longer than the child?s stature. We better teach children the classic style of skiing which isn?t as physically demanding as skating. For total beginners you can also get the wax less skis, but if you wax your skis, it is sensible to get the waxable skis for your child too. The skis will glide better and the child can learn a bit about waxing. If you ski more sportingly with your children, you can buy them narrower performance skis after about two years of skiing. From the age of ten we buy children skis by the same rules as adult.
Backcountry skis
So called Backcountry skis are becoming fashionable again. They are suited for skiing in terrain - something like an off-road car or a mountain bike. In general they are as wide as the touring skis or wider ? up to 70mm (similar to downhill skis). They have one or both steel edges. Thanks to the edges you can ski on hard icy surfaces, which is very pleasant especially during downhilling. Yet the steel edges are more resistant, so the skis last longer. So, if you ski somewhere in mountains out of groomed trails, the backcountry skis are the right choice. There are also models up to 55mm wide that fit into groomed trails. Those are ideal multi-purpose skis for both terrain and a trail. Suitable length of these skis is 10-15cm longer than the skier?s stature.
Nordic crossing (fitness)
These are the skis for those who are keen on active fitness style, especially those who got hooked on summer ?nordic walking? style. The skis should be much shorter than the classic cross-country skis. We recommend the height of your stature. The skis are mostly delivered with a wax less base so that their user has to do very little to prepare them. The skis aren?t intended to get you from place to place, but they are made to improve your fitness regardless of your style or experience in cross-country skiing.
Performance skis for classic style
These skis are principally suitable for groomed trails, but thanks to their tough design they can also stand up to skiing on ungroomed snow. They are narrower than the touring skis (45-47mm), so you may sink into softer snow on them. Their camber is slightly stiffer, so they aren?t suitable for total beginners, who haven?t yet mastered their kick. If you have bought new skis and they keep slipping however you wax them, their camber is probably too stiff for your weight or technique of skiing. Then you need to buy a new softer pair of skis or improve your kicking technique. The length of the performance skis for classic cross-country skiing style is 20-30cm longer than the skier?s stature. If you are slim, choose softer, i.e. shorter skis, otherwise choose the longer.
Performance skis for skating
Skating cross-country skis have much stiffer camber than the classic skis. That?s why they aren?t suitable for classic style of skiing and if you try it, your kicking will be difficult and unsteady. The stiffer camber, the faster skis, but be careful. Too stiff ski doesn?t grip the snow well, it is unsteady and it slightly floats on the snow. So, choose the stiff skis when you are starting with skating but not the stiffest. The length of skating skis should be 5-15cm longer than the skier?s stature.
Performance skis ? combi
These skis are both excellent and no big deal :-). I will explain? Having one pair of skis for both classic skiing and skating is great but it?s got also some disadvantages. The combi cross-country skis have a stiffer camber than the classic skis. That?s the cause of your troubles when you aren?t heavy enough or your kick style isn?t perfect, because your skis keep slipping. On the other hand they are be very fast. Another disadvantage is skating with kick wax applied in the kick zone of the skis, because they are slower than skating skis waxed with glide wax. Moreover the combi skis should be longer than skating skis, which may cause troubles in narrow tracks. The length of the combi cross-country skis is 10-20cm longer than the skier?s stature. I would recommend them if you want to have only one pair of all-round cross-country skis. If you don?t mind carrying two pairs of skis it?s definitely better to have a pair for classic and a pair for skating. However heavier skiers can take advantage of the stiffer camber, so they don?t need to buy too long skis for classic style and the skis are still able to bear them.
Racing skis for classic style
Racing cross-country skis are simply great. Beautiful at sight. Costing about ten to fifteen thousand Czech crowns. With amazingly fast base the skis simply fly over the snow. But watch out, as the category suggests, racing skis are for competitors. If you haven?t mastered your kick and glide precisely, you will suffer on them. They are quite stiff but very light, so they aren?t as resistant as necessary. They are usable only in groomed trails. If you learn cross-country skiing well, you will have really great time on the racing skis. The skis are faster on firm groomed snow thanks to their width, which is only 43-46mm, but for softer trails it?s better to choose slightly wider skis. Some producers even make one type of racing skis with different width that are used on different types of snow. The length of the classic racing cross-country skis should be about 20-30cm longer than the skier?s stature.
Racing skis for skating
Previous sentences also apply to skating racing cross-country skis. They are simply racing skis. They are quite narrow hence unsteady. But they are pretty fast and if you are good at skating, you will really enjoy them. The length of these skis should be about 5-15cm longer than the skier?s stature.
I hope you have found at least some new and important information in this long text. Hopefully you know a bit more about buying cross-country skis now and you won?t believe those profit-mad salesmen every word :-) Though I recommend consulting your choice with shop assistants in specialised cross-country skiing shops and accept their well-meant advice. Also be careful when buying second-hand equipment. Cross-country skis that have been used in foreign ski rentals for a few years look like new but their condition is poor. Their camber has softened or it will go soft during your first few trips. That?s because there is enough snow in Austrian or Swiss ski areas and the base of the skis doesn?t suffer on stones or other inconveniences. But they are used very intensely and often and every ski goes soft after some X kilometres. In our winter conditions the skis soften when they are completely damaged, but there they are practically new? Yet beware of cross-country skis being sold in supermarkets. Although they bear renowned trademarks, they are useless for decent skiing. These cheap skis have bad base, to which waxes don?t adhere well. Their inner structure isn?t usually same in a pair, so their camber is different, too. Moreover, the used materials cause up to ten times quicker softening of the skis than the materials of quality skis.
You should also pay special attention to bindings and boots. Connection between a ski and a boot is quite an important thing. Very common N75 binding should be recommended only to those who want to walk in boots rather than ski. Then there are different types of more or less suitable bindings. I wouldn?t recommend trying to save money on it. You simply cannot save money on boots and bindings. If you buy them cheap, they are of poor quality. The only suitable bindings are Rottefella and Salomon. Sometimes they appear under another name, for example Rossignol, Fisher and so on, but they are still the same two types. As for their quality the two types of bindings are entirely equivalent. Recently it is probably better to buy Rottefella thanks to NIS system. But there could be other long articles written about boots, bindings, clothing, waxing etc. Maybe some other time.
Now, I can only recommend visiting one of Vodák sport shops, where we will help you willingly. To learn more about maintaining and waxing of your cross-country skis I suggest attending the ?Kdo maže ? ten jede? waxing course organised by Vodák sport company.
I wish you lots of great adventures on snow!!!!
If only it would snow.. :-) But it?s possible even without it, isn?t it?
Jirka Šťastný
22.12.2006
Pyranha AMMO
New AMMO by PYRANHA size M is already stocked. It will be tested in Olomouc swimming pool on 30th December 2006 at 11:45 ? 13:15 o?clock. So, don?t hesitate, if you want to try out the new boat. There?s only limited capacity of the swimming pool....
22.12.2006
Pyranha AMMO
New AMMO by PYRANHA size M is already stocked. It will be tested in Olomouc swimming pool on 30th December 2006 at 11:45 ? 13:15 o?clock. So, don?t hesitate, if you want to try out the new boat. There?s only limited capacity of the swimming pool.
Vilda
20.12.2006
...it?s Christmas...
We wish you beautiful Christmas holidays, sound health, good luck and lots of unforgettable adventures on both river and snow in year 2007.
Vodák sport team
Vodák sport team
7.12.2006
Láďa Vaňha
Yesterday, on his 56th birthday, Láďa Vaňha left for a better world.
He died after a short serious illness at about five o?clock in the afternoon. Mr. Noah was one of the chief boat designers in the world. He first became famous in America where he (thanks to his assignment and ingenious boat designs)...
7.12.2006
Láďa Vaňha
Yesterday, on his 56th birthday, Láďa Vaňha left for a better world.
He died after a short serious illness at about five o?clock in the afternoon. Mr. Noah was one of the chief boat designers in the world. He first became famous in America where he (thanks to his assignment and ingenious boat designs) started, as one of the first, large-scale production of polyethylene boats and became a businessman of the year there. After a fire disaster, when he lost hundreds of boats prepared for distribution, he returned to the Czech Republic and later helped to start production of first polyethylene kayaks there. In America he sold his designs to Dagger, who was very successful with them next few years. Láďa?s seats have produced up to the present with only slight changes.
He still wished to return to production of his own kayaks, so he set up on his own and started to produce Noah boats again. An excellent Inuendo, one of the best boats in the world at that time, came to light. After few years, when he was trying to solve a problem of quality, Láďa managed to build, practically purse less, a well running boat factory. Hardly anybody would stand the burden laid to Láďa. Finally, he couldn?t stand it either. Now, he is running down another river than he used to run here, though he remains with us. He bides in our hearts and memories...
Most of the paddlers in our country paddle or used to paddle the Noah boats. They are brilliant. Thank you, Láďa.
PS: Some Láďa´s photo´s
Jirka Šťastný
5.12.2006
ReCoil and AMMO
Pyranha factory works as hard as it can and produces all the new models, such as Recoil M and L and AMMO..... If you wish to know more click HERE, or HERE. AMMO is...
5.12.2006
ReCoil and AMMO
Pyranha factory works as hard as it can and produces all the new models, such as Recoil M and L and AMMO..... If you wish to know more click HERE, or HERE. AMMO is a real creek boat for freestylers or paddlers accustomed to a flat bottom. Really MEGA!! A loop with a creek boat, do you think it?s impossible? So watch it HERE An AMMO review is HERE
Vilda
5.12.2006
Giftsgiving
The first gifts have their lucky owners. CONGRATULATIONS to quickfeet!!! Although, somewhere it lasted till today, when the right winner with the right password arrived ;-) You can hear well. A chance to win was still here this morning... It will be probably harder next time, so don?t stop watching...
5.12.2006
Giftsgiving
The first gifts have their lucky owners. CONGRATULATIONS to quickfeet!!! Although, somewhere it lasted till today, when the right winner with the right password arrived ;-) You can hear well. A chance to win was still here this morning... It will be probably harder next time, so don?t stop watching our site so that you are always in time here!!!
Jirka Šťastný
5.12.2006
Cross-country ski waxing courses in Olomouc
Cross-country ski waxing courses in Olomouc
On 9 December 2006 at Olomouc Vodak sport shop after the Saturday swimming pool. The course begins at 2 pm and lasts about 1-1.5 hour. Entry fee 50,-Kc should cover the cost of a lecturer?s journey from Brno. Everyone who has got hooked on this beautiful...
5.12.2006
Cross-country ski waxing courses in Olomouc
Cross-country ski waxing courses in Olomouc
On 9 December 2006 at Olomouc Vodak sport shop after the Saturday swimming pool. The course begins at 2 pm and lasts about 1-1.5 hour. Entry fee 50,-Kc should cover the cost of a lecturer?s journey from Brno. Everyone who has got hooked on this beautiful sport will be welcome by Olomouc Vodak sport team.
Information and reservation on telephone number 604 743 932. Address Kyselovska 57 Olomouc - Slavonin.
Vilda
4.12.2006
Školení
A "cross-country ski preparation, waxing and service" course
Certainly you know the feeling when your cross-country skis slip under your feet, drag, don?t slide... It?s necessary to wax. But how? What with? We will answer these questions at our waxing course, organised by Vodak sport. During 1.5 hour...
4.12.2006
Školení
A "cross-country ski preparation, waxing and service" course
Certainly you know the feeling when your cross-country skis slip under your feet, drag, don?t slide... It?s necessary to wax. But how? What with? We will answer these questions at our waxing course, organised by Vodak sport. During 1.5 hour you?ll get basic information about preparation, waxing and servicing of your cross-country skis. The course takes place on odd Thursdays (the next on 7 December 2006) at Vodak sport near Vankovka, Dornych 25a at 16:00 o?clock. More information and reservation on 543 216 179. Course price 50,-Kc, customers of Vodak sport free.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
Tomas
2.12.2006
First surprise
So, it?s here!!!!
The first gift goes to our loyal customers....
2.12.2006
First surprise
So, it?s here!!!!
The first gift goes to our loyal customers.
The first customer from now that comes to a Vodak sport shop and gives the right password:
Vodák sport ? speciálka na lodě a běžky,
gets an excellent, nearly unbreakable, waterproof camera case - OUTDOORCASE worth 690,- Kc - for free!!! If you are smart and visit more Vodak sport shops (Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava, Praha), you will get more cases. But you must be the first customer everywhere :-) !!!
Don?t hesitate and come for the gift!!!
Jirka Šťastný
21.11.2006
Croscountry ski at Olomouc shop
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21.11.2006
Croscountry ski at Olomouc shop
Vilda
13.11.2006
Test ReCoil
We are testing ReCoil size M - a brand new kayak by Pyranha - on November 15th in Olomouc swimming pool. Call 604 743 932 if you wish to try out this boiling new. Already in our catalogue!!!...
13.11.2006
Test ReCoil
We are testing ReCoil size M - a brand new kayak by Pyranha - on November 15th in Olomouc swimming pool. Call 604 743 932 if you wish to try out this boiling new. Already in our catalogue!!!
Vilda
10.11.2006
First remarks from the Sport Life Fair
The Sport Life Fair is in full swing. Here are some first photos of our stand only, because we weren?t able to take a look round the whole fair, yet....
10.11.2006
First remarks from the Sport Life Fair
The Sport Life Fair is in full swing. Here are some first photos of our stand only, because we weren?t able to take a look round the whole fair, yet.
The fair is excellent again this year. In six halls you will find: outdoor, bikes, fitness, caravans, boats, golf.... We are in the outdoor section of hall A1 this year, stand 42. A more comprehensive report is coming soon. You still have a chance to visit the fair in person up to the Sunday evening.
Jirka Šťastný
4.11.2006
SPORT LIFE
Don?t miss the biggest sport fair in our country!
At the Vodak sport stand...
4.11.2006
SPORT LIFE
Don?t miss the biggest sport fair in our country!
At the Vodak sport stand (hall A1) you will see and probably also be able to buy at favourable prices kayaks, canoes, inflatable boats, white water equipment, cross-country skiing equipment ? skis, poles, bindings, boots, clothes...
Jirka Šťastný
4.11.2006
Paddlers? film festival + The Folk Nut
Paddlers? film festival in Slovakia
It isn?t a long way to Trencin and it will certainly be worth your journey. Vodak sport supports nothing but interesting events and it is one of the sponsors of this festival. So, if you are free on Saturday, set out to Trencin. Here is an invitation from organisers:
Olaf...
4.11.2006
Paddlers? film festival + The Folk Nut
Paddlers? film festival in Slovakia
It isn?t a long way to Trencin and it will certainly be worth your journey. Vodak sport supports nothing but interesting events and it is one of the sponsors of this festival. So, if you are free on Saturday, set out to Trencin. Here is an invitation from organisers:
Olaf Obsommer, a film-maker and one of the eminent European kayakers, comes in person to present his new film Sick Line IV on 11 November at the international film festival mountains and city in Trencin. A Slovak and Czech premiere!
The fourth part of the cult kayaker film series shows a kayaker year of Olaf Obsommer and his friends, top paddlers, on their journeys down the European rivers. Going wildly down the white water isn?t only a sport; it?s a lifestyle, a never ending journey through the magnificent world of water. Great performances go hand in hand with accidents, but pain is temporary whereas fame lasts for ever.
Another white water film presented at the festival will be Dream by Peter Csonka, who peeps into lives of Slovak freestyle paddlers during competitions and their journeys to wild rivers.
During the three days the visitors of the event will see nine hours of quality films shot by an authentic camera of documentarists from all over the world and more amusing films of regional amateur authors. The best amateur film will be awarded in the end of the event. There will be school performances in mornings. The film festival also includes lectures and talks with prominent personalities of mountain sports completed with slide shows, exhibition of mountain photographs and an amateur photograph competition, a mini fair of producers and dealers of outdoor equipment. Among the activities there will be a drytooling competition on an artificial climbing wall and a downhill run on mountain bikes in forest park Brezina.
More info about the festival on site
href="http://www.horyamestotrencin.sk ">www.horyamestotrencin.sk
THE FOLK NUT is an event that has been supported by Vodak sport for a long time. If you are attracted by folk songs and everything around, make yourself free and come from Friday to Sunday.
Here is the programme:
THE FOLK NUT
9th year
Bezbarierove divadlo BARKA, Brno
www.oresak.cz/fo.html
Programme:
Friday 10.11.2006
Zakeri
Douda band
Mosny
Hluboke nedorozumeni
Saturday 11.11.2006
Pocity
Taurus
Oresak
Jauvajs
Sunday 12.11.2006
Neshody
Jen tak tak
Kamen urazu
Black Uganda Choir
Presenter: Jiri moravsky Brabec
Admission:
one-day 80 Kc in advance sale, 100 Kc at the event
permanent 160 Kc in advance sale, 200 Kc at the event
A programme about The Folk Nut: Tuesday 7.11.2006, 19.15 o?clock, Radio Proglas
There is an after-party in non-smoking wine bar ?U Sosona?, Dobrovskeho 30, after the official part of the programme on Friday and Saturday.
http://www.u-sosona.com
More information about the festival: http://www.oresak.cz/fo.html
partners:
Folktime http://www.folktime.cz/
Radio Proglas http://www.proglas.cz/
Radio Petrov http://www.radiopetrov.com/
Radio Folk http://www.radiofolk.cz/
Kult http://www.kult.cz/
You can combine both events with a visit of Sport Life Fair (9-12.11). There?s everything that?s new in most sports around us, so every sports-minded person should grasp the opportunity to visit the fair. Vodak sport stand will be newly in hall A - OUTDOOR section. We didn?t feel well among yachts last year and this year we are going to present lots of cross-country skiing equipment. Of course, we keep the white water equipment and you can look forward to new interesting developments in it. We are looking forward to your visit!!
www.horyamestotrencin.sk
Jirka Šťastný
31.10.2006
Eskimo roll
Eskimo
bay Olomouc: Wednesdy and Saturday - info: 604 743 932 or bazen@vodaksport.cz
bay Brno: Thursday - info: +420 604 694 561 or tomas@vodak-sport.cz
Vilda
27.10.2006
Photos from first day Olomouc
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27.10.2006
Photos from first day Olomouc
Jirka Šťastný
21.10.2006
Few photos from the last Saturday morning in Brno
And what?s next?
The next second-hand market is from Monday to Saturday in Prague Vodak sport. Remaining boats and equipment from Brno will be taken on Thursday morning to Olomouc and added to things brought there by customers. The second-hand market in Brno went really well. The weather was...
21.10.2006
Few photos from the last Saturday morning in Brno
And what?s next?
The next second-hand market is from Monday to Saturday in Prague Vodak sport. Remaining boats and equipment from Brno will be taken on Thursday morning to Olomouc and added to things brought there by customers. The second-hand market in Brno went really well. The weather was nice, lots of people came and nearly fifty boats were sold :-).
There are still about fifty boats in Brno after the market, so you can come for them till Wednesday. Then they will be moved to Olomouc. It?s clear, that second-hand market there will also be a great event. As usually, there will be some interesting programme in the evening. More information is certainly on Vilda?s Vodak sport site www.vodaksport.cz. If you weren?t in Brno or you aren?t in Prague this week, make sure you are able to come on Friday and Saturday to Olomouc. You are hearing well ? Friday and Saturday. The Olomouc market also lasts two days this year. I will be there, too. I?m teaching white water instructors at the university and I?m strongly attracted by the fun at the Olomouc market.
Moreover, we have already started delivery of cross-country skiing equipment and skis to both our shops in Brno and to Olomouc. So you can buy it together with cheaper white-water equipment (some new goods are also at great discount)... It is worthwhile to come!!!!
Jirka Šťastný
18.10.2006
Elvis lives
Elvis lives or Vavrinec creek was worthwhile of going again!!!
As usually, this year?s Vavrinec creek was a success. What shall I write, you all have been there anyway, or haven?t you? Raise your arm, if you weren?t there :-)
I was there and enjoyed myself... I?ll start with paddling, although...
18.10.2006
Elvis lives
Elvis lives or Vavrinec creek was worthwhile of going again!!!
As usually, this year?s Vavrinec creek was a success. What shall I write, you all have been there anyway, or haven?t you? Raise your arm, if you weren?t there :-)
I was there and enjoyed myself... I?ll start with paddling, although the most important events usually take place off the stream :-)
Saturday was a glorious day as cut out of a calendar page ?gorgeous Indian summer?. The Sun shone nicely and pulled out many paddlers to water. There was more then enough water in the creek this year. That made the first footbridge in Vavrinec very attractive for the audience, while many paddlers passing under it cooled pleasantly themselves down in the water. Following rapids were also interesting and provided a lot of fun. Not only customers of some travel agencies, sent to a ?slaughter? without necessary canoeing experience, were involuntarily swimming, but also some experienced matadors were just toys in waves. Anyway, the renowned cataract near Tousice was easy :-)) only for stuntmen... water ran through the more technical right part of the riverbed. Other brave paddlers finished their run in the first hole under an extremely high jump in the beginning of the cataract. Ideally, someone pulled them out, otherwise they bumped down the stoniest cataract in our country on their bottoms (I wouldn?t wish to see their bruises)... Those who survived or sensibly carried their boats along the bank could look forward to an unrepeatable (actually once a year repeated) gorgeous evening dance party.
As usually, the party was the best one in a year. There were at least five hundred exhilarated paddlers squeezed in a hall for about a hundred people. The band played really well, so nothing could keep you from dancing except the few neighbours standing on your feet, of course :-) The evening pleasantly passed in excellent atmosphere. The first team competition ? rolling the barrels - started at ten o?clock. Surprisingly, the barrels were great, plastic and competitors rolled in them. Difficulty of the competition was increased by a rum relay. (Actually, the paddlers? drink Rum isn?t Rum any more, simply the drink we used to call Rum before we entered the EU :-)) The first prize was a bottle of... what?... of the fluid once called Rum :-) So the winners had the time of their lives.. The following dance series were really intensive and soaked everyone?s T-shirts with sweat :-) The traditional cancan took place at eleven o?clock. I would say it?s always the same but the opposite is true. The dancers are even more beautiful from year to year, although in the beginning they were the most beautiful dancers I had ever seen :-) They danced with brilliance so the hall roared. It wouldn?t surprise me if the hall collapsed. About a fifty kilogram?s light had fallen among us during a dance few years ago, but that was nothing in comparison to what is usually going on here :-))
Ha! I?ve nearly forgotten!!! The most important person of the evening was Elvis!!! Space people paid their visit to ordinary paddlers last year, this year Elvis rose from the dead!!! Really!!! The real divine Elvis is alive!!! He was there with us and enjoyed the whole evening!!! He even touched my wife!!!! I don?t exist for her any more :-( she thinks only of him, the cool, divine Elvis....
And what happened next? We were dancing, a bit drinking ;-) and the party continued... Interrupted by results of the inserted race for Iron pot, which I at last left to another poor one :-) and a terribly long tombola... Sponsors don?t be silly!! Don?t put so many things to it!! The tombola took one and a half hour...:-)
On the other hand there was something nice (from Vodak sport for example ? hidden advertising :-)) for almost everyone (except us :-))
I cannot comment what followed the tombola... but if I made up something, there wouldn?t be anyone to squeak. Those who went to sleep weren?t there; those who stayed till the morning don?t remember anything :-))
And it?s Sunday...
A day as cut out of a calendar page ?ugly raw autumn?
Changing into cold wet rugs and going down the unpleasantly splashing ugly cold creek...
My goodness!!! That?s actually what we paddlers like most!!! That?s the essence of canoeing!!! Splendid!!! And the cascade in the end!!!
The Vavrinec creek was the last dot in this year?s season; at least for me. There?s a White water second-hand market this weekend and then I?m looking forward to skiing; but I?ll write about that another time :-)
A few links to conclude:
You can see Marek?s photos here.
And the results of the competitions hopefully here.
Jirka Šťastný
8.10.2006
Paddler in a forest ...
Paddler in a forest or: Orienteering ? is that a good idea? What kind of idea is that anyway?
When a friend told me that there is a regional orienteering race in Damborice near Brno, I didn?t even think about taking part in it. Actually, I used to do orienteering, but ten years ago I took part...
8.10.2006
Paddler in a forest ...
Paddler in a forest or: Orienteering ? is that a good idea? What kind of idea is that anyway?
When a friend told me that there is a regional orienteering race in Damborice near Brno, I didn?t even think about taking part in it. Actually, I used to do orienteering, but ten years ago I took part in my last race. Since then I have only paddled. When a friend told me: ?Let?s go for a run?, I thought of possible excuses... but there wasn?t any good paddling opportunity, so I at least promised to discuss the matter with my wife hoping she would reject it. But she didn?t... she decided to go to a family trip... so we went to Damborice. I rummaged out my old outfit, shoes, a chip, but not a compass. I borrowed two compasses at my mum?s, to choose the better one, and we set out. The wine area to the south of Brno didn?t frighten me. It should have been flat... but... it wasn?t. Steep valleys, high hills... and what?s more, I decided not to be a chicken and entered for the most difficult race. So I had to run 10.5 kilometres (as the crow flies) and 500 vertical metres.
Fearing the worst we arrived to Damborice. Surprisingly I knew many people there, who also remembered me... Evidently most of the people who used to run races ten years ago still run.
Filling in the application form I had asked to start early... seeing the starting list I was astounded. Starting time 120 minutes put me right to the third half :-) of the field. That meant I would remain alone in the forest and be late for finish.
So I had plenty of time before the start, which was about one kilometre away. In the meanwhile I accompanied my children, who were getting off to the forest along ribbons. Having fifty more minutes to the start I was warming up my body and running around to kill time. I found a small meadow with ripe strawberries. Honestly! Now in October! Some were in bloom, some white and some red, so I pretty refreshed before the start. Oh Marouckla, strawberries are common in winter even without the Twelve Months :-)
Two minutes to the start I was looking at descriptions of checkpoints. Some pictograms (pictures describing position of the checkpoints in the forest) had slightly changed since I had done orienteering. I was looking... southwest corner of dense wood...which one was that in reality...ah, I missed my compass...I had left both compasses in my car. So after an hour of waiting, when I could have run for the compass dozen times, I would run without it. That was a good one! I hadn?t seen a map for ten years and I wouldn?t even know where the north was. Fortunately, it was noon and the Sun was exactly in the south. That calmed me down a bit.
I got off to the forest a bit confused, but running. The first checkpoint was right in a hillside, so I was at the end of my tether before I reached it. There were only twenty-seven more of them... :-)
Checkpoint three was at the bottom of a hole. Some runner overtook me while I was looking for it... The race went quite well. I had to watch the way carefully... without the compass :o), so not to get lost very often. I tripped over from time to time... I forgot to tread from height which is necessary for running in forests. From time to time I slogged my way through thick wood, which should have been passable, or crawled up a hill on all fours. Somewhere in the middle of the track I felt great, running quite fast and finding one checkpoint after another... I thought I had limbered up already and remembered how to read the map correctly... At that moment I got to a small plateau covered by tall open deciduous forest ? shedded. A maze of footpaths and forest aisles that should have stopped me and helped me to find the next checkpoint was covered by fallen leaves. So, I got lost at last. I roamed through the area where I had expected to find the checkpoint. I found only a small plastic bottle with some water. I was so thirsty that I opened it and examined its content... hopefully it was drinking water :-) It was mineral water... I didn?t know where it had come form, but it gave me strength... and I even found the checkpoint that was only few steps away. I got quite close to it without the compass, so I wasn?t much lost. I was hardly able to move... checkpoint fourteen... half of the track... great!!! time - forty minutes... I was quite satisfied. I had set out to run under one hundred... it could come out well... I continued. I followed a rule in hills... don?t stop or you never reach the finish :-)
At last, I was approaching the place I had been looking for during the whole race - the refreshing point. If only it had been there... I still couldn?t see it although I was nearly there. Perhaps I was last in the forest and the refreshing point had already been cleared away... how terrible...
But suddenly... I saw a table with cups behind a bush. I took two cups at once :-) Super. Running merrily down a hill to checkpoint nineteen... I wasn?t sure about its sign in the description. A cross in a circle could be either a fallen or distinctive tree. A green cross in the map... I knew only a brown cross meaning a fallen tree... perhaps it?s a distinctive tree... I ran through the forest hoping I would bump into the checkpoint... I couldn?t se it. I could see only a couple of thick trees, perhaps that was it... it wasn?t... and behold a fallen tree and the checkpoint at it... excellent... Other checkpoints were quite easy to find. At checkpoint twenty-five I met first runners since the third checkpoint... a group of three runners passed me quickly. It would have normally annoyed me, but I was pleased instead. I wasn?t the last in the forest, so there still would be the finish line... And there was :-)) Hooray!!! I survived with time 97 miin. My wife and children collected me there, if only they had already been stronger. They could have carried me to our car :-) I got a slip of paper with the result: 35th out of 48... very nice. I wasn?t last.
Now, it?s time to decide whether it was a good idea. My legs will certainly still hurt in a week?s time, also a five-crown- coin-sized blister on my heel is anything but pleasant, I awfully laboured in the hills... on the other hand I didn?t get lost too much and running through the forest was quite pleasant. So, I would tend to say it was a good idea. But once in ten years it?s enough :-) Paddling is simply better!!!!!
Jirka Šťastný
29.9.2006
Invitation to WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND SALE
?The Great White Water Second-hand Sale? at Vodak sport Brno is coming. It?s one of the biggest events of such kind in the Czech Republic!!! Lots of second-hand kayaks, canoes, rafts, inflatable boats, life jackets, paddles, wet suits, helmets... The autumn second-hand sale also includes some equipment...
29.9.2006
Invitation to WHITE WATER SECOND-HAND SALE
?The Great White Water Second-hand Sale? at Vodak sport Brno is coming. It?s one of the biggest events of such kind in the Czech Republic!!! Lots of second-hand kayaks, canoes, rafts, inflatable boats, life jackets, paddles, wet suits, helmets... The autumn second-hand sale also includes some equipment of the Vodak sport rental.
Do you wish to sell or buy some white water equipment quickly and at favourable price? Come on Friday 20th (10,00-18,00) or Saturday 21st October (9,00-13,00) to Vodak sport Brno, Bratislavska 31, tel.:+420 545 214 430. The journey will be certainly worthwhile!!! We are looking forward to seeing you.
Ahoy!!!
Jirka Šťastný
24.9.2006
Paddlers? triathlon - Brno
THIS THURSDAY ALREADY!!!
The traditional paddlers? triathlon is for the general paddling, tourist or sporting public rather than for top sportsmen, although they are also welcome. It?s for everyone who knows a bit how to paddle, ride a bike and run. It?s all about surpassing yourselves and running...
24.9.2006
Paddlers? triathlon - Brno
THIS THURSDAY ALREADY!!!
The traditional paddlers? triathlon is for the general paddling, tourist or sporting public rather than for top sportsmen, although they are also welcome. It?s for everyone who knows a bit how to paddle, ride a bike and run. It?s all about surpassing yourselves and running or dragging yourselves to the finish line. It?s all about trying again although it hurt last time and you weren?t able to move for a week! Come to reach your bottom!!! Come to try what you can stand up to. Nobody will help you; it?s your own fight!!!
So, what awaits you?
Here is the complete information in Word (in Czech).
And how did the competitors before you show up? The last year results are here: results 2005.
To see how difficult and long the race is... here are results of the first three competitors in men category for the last nine years.
Now you know everything. Massage your legs, arms or rather whole your body and let?s meet on Thursday, the holiday, early in the morning on starting line!!!!
Ahoooy!!!!
Jirka Šťastný
20.9.2006
Only in czech language
Ahoj ahoj
Po dlouhé době jsem se konečně dostal k internetu a tak Vám musím něco napsat ;-)
Jako první věc. pro Brňáky... Máme ještě volná místa v buse na Hamerák tento víkend !!! Hamerák byl posunut o týden dopředu a tak to třeba někdo ani neví že už je. Všeho tedy nechte a pojeďte s námi. Sraz -...
20.9.2006
Only in czech language
Ahoj ahoj
Po dlouhé době jsem se konečně dostal k internetu a tak Vám musím něco napsat ;-)
Jako první věc. pro Brňáky... Máme ještě volná místa v buse na Hamerák tento víkend !!! Hamerák byl posunut o týden dopředu a tak to třeba někdo ani neví že už je. Všeho tedy nechte a pojeďte s námi. Sraz - v pátek 22.9. v 16,00 na loděnici Racka. Více info ve Vodák sportu, nebo přímo u mě: 737 291 883
Hamerák je taková kultovní akce, že tam přeci nemůžete chybět. Navíc.. v sobotu večer zdarma doprava z Ratmírova a zpět na Pivní slavnosti v Jindřichově Hradci. Bude se tam prezentovat deset pivovarů ;-)
Ale hlavně, Hamerák je krásný potok s divokou i méně divokou vodou a krásnou přírodou....
Tolik pozvánka na víkend a teď, kde jsem tak dlouho byl. Všimli jste si, že jsem nebyl na letos opět úžasné Welké Wodácké Pouti, o které Vám co nevidět napíše Tomáš, nebo Vilda. Byl jsem jinde... taky na vodě, a hrozně jsem se tam nadřel :-) No jasně, byl jsem na Dolomitenmannovi v Rakouském Lienzu na řece Drávě a Iselu. Pořádný článek napíšu až budu mít víc času, ale aspoň něco málo.
Startovalo 20 profesionálních a 90 amatérských teamů. Počasí vyšlo parádně. Vody bylo dost... A závod to byl drsný, možná drsnější než kdy jindy. Češi se v něm neztratili... V profíkách druhé a čtvrté místo a v amatérech druhé místo... A my? Taky to šlo.. po běhu jsme byli druzí, po padáku první, po lodi taky první :-), ale nakonec po kole "až" sedmí. Výsledek je to super. Předloni devátí, loni bysme byli osmí a letos sedmí. Vždyť to ani jinak nešlo :-)
Víc napíšu v samostatném článku. Snad již brzy :-)
Připravte se na podzimní bazary ... už v říjnu !!!!
Taky příští čtvrtek, ve svátek 28.9. bude super akcička ;-)
Je totiž na tento sváteční den přesunut Brněnský Vodácký Triatlon!!! Už se těšíte, až si hrábnete na dno? Já vůbec, ale budu tam :-)))
Ahoooj!!!
Jirka Šťastný
30.8.2006
Dolomitenmann seen with competitor?s eyes
Dolomitenmann seen with competitor?s eyes.
I wrote this article immediately after I took part in this race for the first time. It seems to be out of date now, but as I have been reading it recently, I have to say that after those years it still has a lot of the spirit and the whole nature of the race....
30.8.2006
Dolomitenmann seen with competitor?s eyes
Dolomitenmann seen with competitor?s eyes.
I wrote this article immediately after I took part in this race for the first time. It seems to be out of date now, but as I have been reading it recently, I have to say that after those years it still has a lot of the spirit and the whole nature of the race. Recently I have to quite often explain why having the fastest boat is so important, why something a bit worse isn?t enough? The answer is ? because it?s impossible to survive with anything a bit worse. The race is built at power limits and any handicap is unthinkable. That?s why I ride Pyranha Master 2 kayak that is the fastest kayak for this course considering given conditions and restrictions. That?s why practically all pros ride it, that?s why the course builder Thomas Zimerman rides it...
So, here is the article:
Dolomitenmann seen with competitor?s eyes
When you say Dolomitenmann, I have an idea of a very hard relay race, which an ordinary man cannot survive. But on the other hand I was attracted to try it once, to reach the bottom of my strength.
When a friend of mine ?Bimbo?, who had gone this race few times, asked me some time in February whether I wanted to join the second Eurofoam team, because their kayaker dropped out, I didn?t hesitate a second and said I took it. I took it seriously and started training and loosing weight in April. I mostly rode a boat that I bought especially for this race, but I also rode a bike and ran. Finally I rode 800 km on the boat, which seemed good and I felt that I had done a lot for our success. This feeling lasted, but only up to the arrival to Lienz in Austrian Dolomite, a locale of the race. I went there on Monday, to be on the safe side, so I would have been able to explore the course properly and remember ideal passages. Para gliders Patrik and Dalibor, one of the runners Pepa and Bimbo arrived to Lienz already on Sunday. All these great fellows had already taken part in Dolomitenmann and they rather cooled my optimism. On Tuesday morning I went down the course in the rivers Drau and Isel for the first time. I started with practising a jump from the ramp. Its height 6m wasn?t a little, especially when the landing was into ?hard? water, but it was surmountable. The first two jumps were perfect, so I started to think how easy it was, but next two jumps were worse. My non-falling spray deck fell and I even bent the kayak in the middle. That was the first trouble. Luckily, there were paddlers yet coming from Brno on Thursday who brought me some foam from Otik as a reinforcement, which helped.
But the jump was just the beginning. The river Drau isn?t extremely wild ? grade II-III. It depends on how much water is released from the power station. Also difficulty of gates and especially of upstream ascents depends on it. The first eleven gates were a classic slalom (touches were allowed), nice, technical. I really liked it. But it started in the twelfth gate! The first upstream. About a hundred metres up the stream to number thirteen. I became soaked in sweat, especially during the first ascent from the twelfth gate. I always made it, but it was a near thing. I had known there had been going to be troubles here. Fortunately, I was able to find an ?easier? way through other longer upstreams. The twenty-second gate ? an Eskimo roll under a tree - was OK, but in the twenty-fourth there was quite a great hole. It wasn?t too bad in lower water level, but when they released more water the hole held back and you bounced in it as a table tennis ball. Then it was quiet up to the junction with the Isel. Those two hundred metres up the stream of the Isel were all right, too, then carry the boat around a rapid and then down into it. A very problematic upstream gate under an island in the middle of the river would also be a decider. Then crossing the strong stream there and back again... wow... such a riot in the finish, when you can hardly flap about with the paddle... We would see..
The rest of the party, cyclists Peter and Thomas and runner Peter, arrived on Wednesday. The atmosphere was becoming tense and nervousness was increasing... . Nights, in which I went through all the gates nearly a hundred times, but I knew nothing about sleep... . And Saturday morning is here. Am I ready? I went it down five times and checked it many times from the bank. Hopefully, it will come out well. A sight of rivals with a figure of Arnold Schwarzeneger didn?t calm me down. Runners are passing, Petr and Pepa are in hot pursuit of the leading group. That looks ?badly?, we will be too ahead. We are going to the field to wait for paragliders? passing on. The information that Petr passed on in the second place and Pepa in the thirty-first place is great but it doesn?t calm down at all. I?m discovering that I have forgotten the number. I?m winning a race against time... when I?m reaching the stadium, Patrik is flying over us to the stopover... I?ve got about twenty minutes. I?m changing calmly and getting ready for start. First parachutes are landing, but I can?t see Patrik. Nervousness is rising. I?m warming up, though I have already been warmed up as never. And he?s above the forest. He?s a bit out of control of his landing almost among the crowd, but he?s running with his parachute so fast, that I hardly managed to draw a breath, and I?m running, too. I?ve already tried out the ford without swimming it?s hardly waist-deep, but water is tripping me up in the speed, so I?m getting over the Drau in thrusts with my head under water every now and then. I?m sprinting to my boat and putting it on the ramp. I?m hardly breathing. Put on the spray deck properly, quickly - there?s another competitor, and I?m flying. Landing is good, the spray deck is holding tight. I cannot catch my breath after the run, paddling rhythm isn?t good enough. Luckily, the first gates are more than a kilometre away. I?m catching my breath, calming down and getting into the rhythm. An Austrian behind me is riding on my wave. What to do with him? I?m choosing another way before the gates, but it?s worse and he is getting ahead. I?m going through the gates absolutely fluently. Even what was impossible during the training is coming out well. Only the Austrian is in the way... And we are going further in reverse order, another competitor few seconds behind us... And me greatest fear is getting closer. Gate number twelve and the ascent. It went wrong... Another competitor is overtaking me. I?m clambering up close to the bank and I continue with about a half a minute loss. The following ascents came out quite well, but I can?t already feel my arms. The Eskimo roll and to the hole. A lot of water, the hole holds back, but summoning all my strength I?m getting out and through the gate. A bit of rest again up to the Isel.
Someone is speeding behind me again. I mustn?t let him get ahead. I?m getting out of the kayak and I?m sprinting on the stony bank. A blow, darkness and I?m lying on my back. What?s going on? A tree above me. I?m getting up and staggering further. I?m up the rapid earlier and I?m getting into my kayak first. The gates are coming off, even though I?m slightly delayed in the upstream one. I?ve got it and I?m setting about doing the crossing. The competitor behind me is missing the upstream gate and he?s already speeding to an alternate gate ? about two minutes loss. I?m calmly finishing the crossing, getting out of my kayak, pushing away a cameraman, who has thrust his camera into my face, and I?m running up to pass on. Thomas, go... I?m falling down and lying behind the finish with some water and Red Bull for about twenty minutes. Bimbo is coming and he?s in the same boat. We have survived!!! We?re slowly walking to the square to see the cyclists? finish. We are the ninth. Great! A party till the morning... A Sunday bicycle trip along the cycle course (height difference 1 500m) and let?s go home.
When you say Dolomitenmann, I have an idea of a very hard relay race, which an ordinary man cannot survive... ... .
Jirka Šťastný
29.8.2006
MIX ? or how I tested Burn and experienced ...
MIX ? or how I tested Burn and experienced The Czech Freestyle Championship
The article is a mixture and a long mixture. Read it to the end, please, you may find something interesting
Ahoy.
I spent the last weekend in Prague Troja on a slalom course with intensive paddling of all kinds....
29.8.2006
MIX ? or how I tested Burn and experienced ...
MIX ? or how I tested Burn and experienced The Czech Freestyle Championship
The article is a mixture and a long mixture. Read it to the end, please, you may find something interesting
Ahoy.
I spent the last weekend in Prague Troja on a slalom course with intensive paddling of all kinds. But let?s start from the beginning.
When I was arriving to Troja with five boats on a trailer nobody assumed I was going to use them all and maybe some others, brought by Kosatka. My beloved freestylie 4-Twenty was a logical choice. I was going to the Czech freestyle championship, so it would do. Well, an AllStar made as a single canoe is also logical at a freestyle competition, although a kayaker in a single canoe looks sometimes weirdly. But there were other boats. My favourite I4 that I use mostly for extreme rivers, Master 2 - a winning special for Dolomitenmann and a brand new Otik?s Burn.
On Friday I used only 4-Twenty, particularly because it was nearly getting dark and there was time for only few runs. I wanted to try out the newly built ?mouth? (a hole for the competition). The first approach finished with an uncontrollable grinding and a rinse under the bridge... Carrying the boat up caught me with my pants down... I put my foot on a crossbeam barrier at the ?iron? and before I did anything else, my knee was hurt and my boat in the river. A kind kayaker in the eddy brought it back to me. As I was trying to get it out I threw my paddle into the river. The kayaker was still there agile and watchful But when I threw my boat back right next to him as I was putting down the paddle, he suggested that I went home, for that wasn?t my good day... Well, that wasn?t. The second approach to the ?mouth?, one cartwheel, ten rolls and I couldn?t get out... back and forth.. nothing... few more rolls, then uncontrollable grinding and at last.. the rinse, but under the bridge again where there?s no return. If only it had been all. I didn?t finish the roll under the bridge and a hole there sent me back to water. Another try and I hit the ?iron?.. few bumps on the ?iron?.. another try.. a bump against another concrete barrier in the course... etc. etc. at last I managed to finish a roll further down in the course. Horrible. Lost self-confidence, firmly decided that it was my last freestyle competition, I was going to get out of my kayak. My guardian angel arrived in his kayak and said: ?You were really badly stuck on the ?iron?. Luckily you didn?t roll on the other side, otherwise you would probably stay there.. you?d better not sit into it tonight any more...
That didn?t really boost my confidence.. I dragged myself to the car and mulled over what I was going to do there on Saturday.. and then in the single, which I can?t leave under the water... Hopefully, my friends will pull me out..
I had a huge and delicious dinner in a new local restaurant (I recommend) and my spirits began to rise. Let?s sleep on it.
In the morning we went at it, because the whole holeriding competition ? Czech freestyle white water championship ? should have been brought off just in one day.
I rather didn?t warm up too much, but the approaches went quite well. Cartwheels on both sides, some splitwheels and a few attempts on a loop, perhaps some successful... surely that was a training. It was indeed worse in the competition, but not much, so I won some points in men?s category and placed around the half of the field. But my main category was Old Bastards (usually called ?veterans? in other sports ) I tried my hardest and actually, I did quite well. I completely bungled singles, but rather because I had extreme respect for the hole and was afraid to get into it properly. Ten points were nothing special
The competition ran pretty quickly and it seemed that it would be finished according to Kosatka?s schedule. The afternoon men?s semi-final was marvellous. Lads were getting better from run to run and it was worth seeing. They were probably getting to like this complicated and nasty hole.
I was through to the final in the last advancing - fifth - place. Great!! I can?t get worse The start was about half an hour delayed, which slowly shifted the end of the competition to early morning hours. The atmosphere was amazing, the crowd roared, music throbbed... I woke up at last and was getting on better. Surprisingly, the favourite Risa Hrcek who was through to the final in the first place dropped out in the first heat. When I saw the results, I guessed it had been narrow.. I was through in the fourth place.. I cheated death again. But I calmed down. There was one Polish here, so in fact I was already the third in the Czech championship. The next heat was a real success. I think I showed my best and I was through in the first place.. Mamka, who had given a fantastic Air loop but then he had been rinsed away, dropped out. What a bad luck.. I was starting from the first place together with Dusan Bubnik, whom I had regarded as invincible, accomplished - simply a paragon of a freestyle matador, and a very skilful Polish... That was obvious, but being the third wasn?t bad, too... Being right behind Dusan.. that was super. I didn?t bungle that run, so I carried my boat up once again. A least I could take a farewell approach. But no, I couldn?t grasp it. Dusan dropped out and I was through. Actually, I had already been the Czech champion. That?s the stuff... In euphoria I completely botched the last run and after few cartwheels I drifted away to the dark under the bridge. An easy way to victory for the Polish... anyway, he was better, so he deserved it. I was happy the whole evening.. Nevertheless, the competition continued. Juniors went after us, unfortunately I didn?t see them, because I rather went to change. After all it was dark and already cold at night
Juniors were followed by girls, and in the third place, after a very thrilling fight, finished Butcher competing in colours of Vodak sport team on her JacksonKayak Star. Narrowly in the second place was our world champion, a member of Vodak sport team and recently a new member of the World Pyranha team Kacenka Migdauova on her beautiful Pyranha 4-Twenty.
Butcher clearly dominated the single canoe category and a junior Jirka Langer narrowly won the men?s category before Tom Andrassi from Slovakia and brilliantly racing, but unfortunately with a bad luck in one heat, the third Honza Bubnik, who became the Czech white water freestyle champion in K1 men category!!! Honzik also went on AllStar from JacksonKayak. By the way Jacksons got on well. Simply they are probably very good boats. In OB category two of them reached the victory rostrum together with one 4-Twenty, in women?s category there was one and also one 4-Twenty and in juniors? category there was one more... So there would be something about it, when they are made by world freestyle champion ;-)
The finals dragged on to half past midnight, so it took more than four hours instead of scheduled two. That was partly caused by a police patrol, who tried to stop the whole thing, but after long discussions they were fortunately satisfied by lowering the music volume. Partially the delay was caused by worse communication between the commentator?s tower and the judges, but they should be forgiven for that, because there can always be found something wrong in such a pressure of work the organisers were under and the amount of good work is hidden. But back to the boats. It is always said: when a producer makes good racing boats for freestyle, he makes good boats for white water and touring. But is that true???
We tried to find out the other day during kayak cross. The aim of this competition lies in steering the boat down a part of a wild river as fast as possible. In our case it was steering down the Troja course where there were two downstream and two upstream gates. Pyranhas H3, JacksonKayak Rocker and at last Otik?s Burn, saddled by me, didn?t fail in competition and went really brilliantly. If we had been able to think during the run, the results would have probably been better. In all heats I was the first at the last gate, but I finished by the best the second or worse...
Honzik Bubnik won all heats, except the final, on a Rocker with such a lead that others were out of sight behind him. Peter Prause managed the same on an H3. Anyway, they didn?t pull the finals off tactically and they got enclosed by the others.. so they finished in the third and the fifth places. Macak borrowed my Burn for the finals in OB category and as he said later, thanks to it he overtook Dusan on his Rocker in the last gate and won.
So these white water boats proved their worth in the competition, but what do they actually behave like?
I?ll start with Burn, which I have used most. It?s actually a younger brother of H3, but there aren?t only cosmetic changes in it.
It is quite stable on calm water, it easily leans to sides and it carves and turns incredibly. It?s technically impossible to turn it over, but it rolls excellently. The turning over is a very interesting feature, so I?ll get back to it. It is funny that a lean is very easy, but only up to approximately 70-80 degrees. It suddenly can?t be done any further. And it is impossible, even if you lean more than 90 degrees. Who would then expect a sudden rail and a fall to water, he would be wrong. The turning over is becoming continuously easier from some 100 ? 120 degrees, till it?s done. Roll is then so easy, that you just have to think about it and you are up. That?s enough about the calm water. What did it behave like in the rapids of the Troja course? It turned excellently even in speed. Surfing on a wave was good. On higher short waves its bow goes more under water, compared with freestyle boats, however it could be reduced by leaning back or an angle of approach.
Catching an eddy was different according to extent of a lean. Without any lean or with just a small one Burn lightly slipped through thanks to a flat hull, but when the lean was at least middle or great it sweetly carved into the eddy and turned on the spot as a freestyle boat. I really enjoyed that, too. Macak said that he had won the kayakX thanks to this feature. Running through holes. When I boofed it the boat flew across a foam pile never noticing the hole. The interesting thing was that it didn?t notice the hole even when I had fallen into it as a dumpling. That?s thanks to a narrower slightly bent bow and a rooflike front deck. Shortly, Burn doesn?t notice the holes and simply runs through them. Playfulness was another pleasant feature. I nicely jumped in ?mouth? on it. As I don?t like creek and voluminous boats, I would get used to Burn very quickly. I?m not sure, whether it isn?t wasted on Otik
H3 compared with Burn is slightly faster, it was faster than Rocker, too. It?s stable, comfortable, holds the line, turns easily. Flat hull, a rail.. similar to Burn. But Burn is tuned for wilder rapids.. I guess it?s about half a grade kinder on WW. I would rather concentrate on new outfit of H3 Rapid +. This outfit is being ready for the next season 2007, yet you can order it already now in advance. It?s fitted into a classic for tourist and for WW ? H3, into a play/river universal Stretch and into an excellent freestyle 4-Twenty.
A seat liner is unusual for a cheap outfit, but it?s really pleasant. It looks also durable, a back band is made of the same material as the seat liner and moreover it has got strong a strong plastic reinforcement, which at sight outlasts the older types. It is adjustable at a tight grip. I was taken back when I saw the boat, because the back band is adjustable only on one side, but I was pretty surprised, when I had tried it up, how well it had worked. The strap in the back band is movable, so the back band remains in the middle of your back, even though you adjust it only on one side. The new buckle holds tight. Loosing it needs a bit of practice, but I managed to do it easily with one hand after two attempts. Hip pads are screwed to the seat. They fit me, but they can be removed or wedged, if necessary. A front footrest is designed as a full plate on two aluminium bands and screws ? classic. The hull is shorter of two stickers compared with Deluxe outfit. After all, price was obviously the main criterion in conception of this outfit. And it?s really low for such a comfortable outfit. People even asked, whether buying a boat, which hasn?t got the Rapid+ outfit, without the fitting and fitting the Rapid+ inside, wouldn?t be cheaper. Although it is possible, it wouldn?t be worthy, because the shells with better outfit are simply more expensive (they have more stickers, more luxurious metal grab handles, another way of multicolour manufacturing etc...)
The last boat that is worth of mentioning is a Rocker from JacksonKayak. It?s built much as a creek and WW boat. A tourist can use it, but he wouldn?t make most of its main potential, which is chiefly for the white water.
Its speed - comparable to Burn, slightly slower than H3. Turning on calm water is slightly worse, but it?s same on WW. Round hull. Very kind smoothly running boat. It forgives more than you can imagine. Very simple smooth shapes give the boat very simple and smooth riding properties. It leans and rolls well. It runs through holes well. The only disadvantage is that you will need some time to get used to the round hull of the creek boat, if you ride a freestyle boat with a flat hull. Very comfortable and strong inflatable sitting. Compared with JacksonKayak play boats, which are the lightest in the world, is Rocker somehow heavier. That?s thanks to its very thick hull that can?t be smashed through easily.. So, hooray to waterfalls!!!
You can test all these boats and many other at the weekend 9-10 September (this weekend!!!) at the White Water Fair on the Svratka river under Vir 1 dam.
You are heartily invited!!!
Who has read to this point gets a bonus. I have written this for three hours and I cannot read it any more.
AHOY!!!
I have forgotten to boast about using one more boat I brought, my Dolomitenmann Master 2. And as training I went up the Troja course twice. I missed just one meter... the wave under the bridge.. I defeated the ?iron? as well as the ?mouth?..
And that?s all.. tadydady da :-)))
Jirka Šťastný
21.8.2006
Invitation to the White Water Fair 2006
Ahoy Paddlers!
The second September weekend is yours! You will enjoy yourselves, educate, romp, learn or try new things on the Svratka river and her surroundings under the Vir dam. Who shouldn?t by chance come, he would miss a lot of adventure, so he would have an irreparable gap in his education,...
21.8.2006
Invitation to the White Water Fair 2006
Ahoy Paddlers!
The second September weekend is yours! You will enjoy yourselves, educate, romp, learn or try new things on the Svratka river and her surroundings under the Vir dam. Who shouldn?t by chance come, he would miss a lot of adventure, so he would have an irreparable gap in his education, and moreover he wouldn?t enjoy two days of fun.
Here is the programme:
Saturday 9.9.2006
10:00
? water runs, the riverbed is filling up (water from the dam is used as drinking water, so there is usually sanitary flow only)
? start of raft cruises for visitors: you can try a raft cruise with an experienced guide
? start of boat testing and stall trading: free testing of brand-new boats together with time-tested classics
? a fast-food opens
? start of a competition on a kayak simulator: on time or just for fun
? start of rope activities: slides, abseiling
? start of training: owners of inflatable boats practise their tricks for the AIR competition ? freestyle
10:30
? the 1st white water rescue show: Czech Red Cross Water Rescue Service
11:00
? start of inflatable freestyle: competition of the inflatable boats; points are for: creativity, spectator response, time spent (boat with its crew) in a hole
? kayak freestyle show in a break: old hands at freestyle competitions perform their skills
? a crocodile show in a break: sunny kayak and a freestyle hole, come to watch it
12:00
? green rolls: a rolling show in a meadow
? start of rescue bag throwing competitions: a rope wounded up in a small bag is used for rescue in white water; spectators throw it on a target
12:30
? 2nd white water rescue show: Czech Red Cross Water Rescue Service
13:30
? swimmers? slalom: the aim is to swim through gates without touches and gather as many bonuses as possible
14:00
? water stops, competitions and other activities on the riverbank continue
14:30
? results and presentation: the more competitions you attend the more tombola tickets you have in a raffle; winners of the events get prizes surely
18:00
? beginning of a video projection in the cultural hall of Vir village: commentated projection of traveller?s films and photographs from different parts of the world. Then dance till the morning.
Sunday 10.9.2006
10:00
? free riding in the water course? freestyle in the hole:
? start of raft cruises for visitors: you can try a raft cruise with an experienced guide
? start of boat testing and stall trading: free testing of brand-new boats together with time-tested classics
11:00
? and of testing and running around
11:00 ? 14:00
? going down the Svratka from Vir II: for both tourists and extreme paddlers. (If you wish to go down from Doubravnik, it takes water at least three hours to get there!)
? it is possible to rent a boat (raft or Palava) for the trip from Vir II. It is necessary to order it in advance at Vodak Sport rental!
Notes of safety and organisation:
? All attendants in the water course must be good swimmers and in good health condition.
? Children under 18 must be accompanied by their parents.
? Organisers assume the right to change the programme. They also warn, that the Sunday trip from Vir II is not organised (organisers only guarantee and pay the water release) and there isn?t any rescue service on the river. There isn?t any rescue service on the water course on Sunday, too.
? Necessary own equipment: a life jacket, a helmet, a wet suit, water shoes!! You won?t be allowed to go down the water course without the helmet and the life jacket!!
? Times of water release from Vir I and Vir II can be changed according to relevant water level in the dam.
? Capacity of the evening marathon of films, travelogues and slide-shows is limited!
Download and print a nice colourful invitation with photos. It is absolutely essential for those who have never been to a WWF, because the photos show the lots of fun that expect you!! So, here it is!!!!
Last year videos !!! HERE
Jirka Šťastný
10.8.2006
First descent?
river Fela - Italy
14.7.2006
Jirka ...
10.8.2006
First descent?
river Fela - Italy
14.7.2006
Jirka Šťastný
8.8.2006
Good water
In the Czech republic is the best wather now. Lot of riwer and creek is possible run, now. Come paddling!!!
Jirka Šťastný
2.8.2006
4-Twenty
Equipment Syncro 6 and Rapid +
Jirka Šťastný
1.8.2006
About new RAPID + Pyranha equipment
www.hydromagazin.cz
(only czech language)
Jirka Šťastný
31.7.2006
Cunovo - freestyle festival 2006
Short video from rodeo Cunovo 2006. HERE.
Jirka Šťastný
26.7.2006
Repre v Nothinghamu
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26.7.2006
Repre v Nothinghamu
Katka Migdauová
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12.12.2015
Special Christmass open time december 2015 - shop in Brno
Sa 12. 12. 9-13
Su 13. 12. 9-13
Sa 19. 12. 9-13
Su 20. 12. 9-13
24.-26. 12. closed
28.-30. 12. 10-18
31. 12. closed
1.-2. 1. closwd
od 3. 1. 2016 standard open time
6.6.2011
Tip for this week
Tipem tohoto týdne jsou kajaky na divokou vodu Pyranha Burn a Pyranha Karnali, které získaly řádově nejlepší ocenění v nezávislém testu časopisu Kanumagazin (www.kanumagazin.de).
* Karnali - vítěz ve srovnávacích testech
* Burn New - vítěz ve srovnávacích testech
Obě lodě můžete otestovat v Testcentru VODÁK sport.
Kajak Pyranha New Burn
Kajak Pyranha Karnali
Přečtěte si recenzi: Test kajaku Pyranha Karnali
Výhodné nákupy s Vodáckou kartou
Využijte výhodných nabídek, které nabízíme majitelům Vodácké karty v měsíci ČERVNU.
Vodácký víceboj na řece Svratce
Results of Vodácký víceboj pořádaného Vodáckým oddílem Racek Brno 4. června 2011.
29.5.2011
i>Tip for this week
Tipem týdne je tentokrát vysoce kvalitní výbava na divokou vodu.
Go dry and safety!
Přilba SH+ WRS Eagle
Suchá bunda YAK Volt
Suché kalhoty YAK Manta
Boty Teva Sunkosi 2 - pánské
Boty Teva Sunkosi 2 - dámské
For tip of this week is10% dicount for userVodácké karty - Paddler card.
This saturday is Pyranha Cup ČPV - Sázava.
Photos, results, and all about race you find on this web page www.vodak-sport.cz/pyranhacup
Your photos from this race, send to our mail. Thank you very much!
27.5.2011
6.12.2010
Christmass open time - shop VODÁK sport in Brno
Sunday 12. 12. open 9-12
Sunday 19. 12. open 9-12
20.-23. 12. open 10-18
24.-25. 12. close
27.–30. 12. open 10-18
31.12., 1.1. close
8.12.2007
Both Brno Vodák sport shops are OPEN!!! next advent Sunday as on Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00. So take advantage of a quieter buying of cross-country skis and white water equipment.
We urgently need to send this year Pyranha and Jackson kayak orders on Monday. The shipper from America ships away on 14th December 2007. Later there isn?t any chance to deliver the boats before the end of this year.
Eskimo roll courses in Brno are utterly full. The next chance to enrol for the second course is at the beginning of February.
7.12.2007
Boat prices have considerably dropped!! Now you can save a few thousand Czech crowns!!!
Recently many boats and a lot of white water equipment have appeared in the White water second hand.
It has been decided that the new revolutionary freestyle boat REV by Pyranha will be produced in four sizes: S, M, M/L and L. At present size M is being made but the others are coming soon. We would like to bring them this year, yet. You can order them until this Monday.
Winter in lowlands has abated and many paddlers go to rivers, but cross-country skiing conditions in mountains are fine. Do you need cross-country skis? Pop in Vodák sport - Brno - Bratislavská, Brno ? near Vaňkovka, Olomouc and Bratislava. You will certainly make your choice.
Next cross-country ski waxing course "Kdo maže, ten jede" comes thorough on Thursday 20th December 2007, at 16:00 o?clock in Vodák sport near Vaňkovka, Brno, Dornych 25a. Don?t be afraid of coming. You will learn how to do it!!
5.12.2007
Current information for skiers from Praděd: cloudy, temperature -3 - -5°C, a groomed trail for both skating and classic style - Ovčárna - Barborka - Švýcárna. Furthermore there are well tractor-groomed standard trails near Kurzovní cottage (a few circles, the longest is about 5km). Snow: about 50cm thick firm base + about 20cm of fresh snow. These are simply ideal cross-country skiing conditions.
The last this year order of Pyranha kayaks, sea kayaks Venture and P AND H, Feel Free sit-on-tops and Jackson kayaks is on Monday 10th December 2007, so don?t hesitate, Baby Jesus ;-)
You can look for inspiration at this a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJEPtjhPV-0&feature=related" target="_blank">beautiful Pyranha team video.
Don?t hesitate even with orders of the inflatable canoe BARAKA. This year it is 2 000,- cheaper!!! So, if you want to save some money or find your Baraka under the tree, make your order up to next Monday.
23.11.2007
The last order of kayaks before Christmas: Pyranha, Venture kayak, FeelFree kayak, PandH kayak, Jackson kayak.
Order to 26th November at any Vodák sport shop, at Dronte test centre or through an e-mail!!
The self-draining canoe Baraka is available in all colours ? i.e. red, blue/grey and green/grey. Order it immediately at Vodák sport shops.
22.11.2007
Production of the new revolutionary rodeo kayak - Pyranha REV has just started. For more info check News on Pyranha website.
19.11.2007
Cross-country skiing conditions in the Vysočina are excellent. There are more than 40km of groomed trails around Nové Město. Groomed trails are also in Sloup in Moravian Karst.
The first this year?s "Kdo maže ten jede" waxing course in Brno is on Thursday 29th November at 17:00 in Vodák sport shop near Vaňkovka - Dornych 25a
Eskimo rolls in Brno take place on Sundays at 17:00-18:00 in Tesla swimming pool in Lesná. There are still last few vacant places there.
The swimming pool is closed on 23rd and 30th December, so the Eskimo rolls aren?t being held on those days!!!
8.11.2007
The Sport Life Fair is in full progress.
You can find the Vodák sport stand with paddling and skiing equipment in pavilion B
stand 36.
You will see novelties by Pyranha, Yak, Craft, Swix, Madshus, Sporten... and one up to now secret novelty ? new WHITE WATER GLUE!!
We are selling testing tubes!!
You will get eight issues of The first white water news for free.
Coming pays off!!!
The BOAT AUCTION SALE has started!!! Don?t hesitate and watch the prices carefully, so you don?t miss anything!!!
6.11.2007
A new issue of The first white water news has been out. Come to collect it this weekend at the Sport Life Fair (Th-Sa 9-18, Su 9-16)
A prepared novelty in the boat sale is a quite unique BOAT AUCTION!! Watch our website!! It?s starting soon.
We have got a comparison of the new revolutionary freestyle boat by Pyranha - REV versus 4-Twenty
Cross-country skis!! ? Their sale runs to the full extent. Would you like to buy new cross-country skis this year yet? Don?t hesitate. The largest selection of skis is in Vodák sport shops right now. It looks like this winter will be cold!!
5.11.2007
Sport Life Fair- this week already!!
The largest sport fair takes place from Thursday to Sunday at Brno exhibition ground. If you live for sports a bit, you ought to come.
You will be able to find our stand in the outdoor section. We are going to introduce a novelty by Pyranha ? an expedition kayak Everest, new cross-country and paddling equipment and newly also a white water trade mark YAK.
2.11.2007
It looks like a real winter is coming. It?s been written on novinky.cz that it is going to snow heavily. You will certainly want to go cross-country skiing. Do you have troubles with waxing? We have dates of our ?Kdo maže, ten jede? waxing courses. The courses take place in Vodák sport Brno near Vaňkovka, Dornych 25a, on Thursdays: 29th November and 22nd December at 17:00 pm. The courses in 2008 should be on odd Thursdays, but watch our website for more info to be sure.
30.10.2007
The first lesson of ESKIMO ROLLS in Brno, organised by Vodák sport, starts already on this Sunday. The Eskimo-roll lessons are taking place on Sundays from November to April at 17:00 ? 18:00 o?clock in Tesla swimming pool in Lesná. There are still some vacancies. You can enlist at Vodák sport shop in Bratislavská Street in Brno, by e-mail, by the phone, or you can come straight to the first lesson and get more information there.
27.10.2007
At white water second-hands you have bought or sold everything you needed. Thank you for joining in such a large number, we believe that our second-hands have served you well. But some second-hand equipment hasn?t been sold. It will soon appear in an on-line second-hand: www.vodackybazar.cz, so you can buy it there. Another great Vodák sport white water second-hands will take place in spring probably in the second half of April.
Next weekend paddling events
3rd to 4th November ? a water release on the Hamerský creek ? organisers provide bus shuttle transport only between Dvoreček and Ratmírov. That allows a quick return to the most interesting part of Hamerák ? the cascades. Descending the creek is the only event taking place there this year. The event lasts only one day!
Cross-country skis ?This week Vodák sport shops are turning into cross-country skiing shops offering a complete choice of cross-country skiing equipment. However if you need any white water equipment, you will be able to buy it. The range of goods remains to the full extent, it only partly moves to storage.
We are preparing a unique action concerning a bargain sale of new boats. If you are thinking of buying a boat WATCH our website regularly. Otherwise you could miss a great chance!
22.10.2007
This weekend ? a White water second-hand in Olomouc
After the last successful weekend in Brno the second-hand moves to Olomouc. Tomorrow we are taking dozens of boats that weren?t sold in Brno to our Olomouc shop. You can find a list of these boats and their description on Olomouc Vodák sport website
There?s a life on www.pyranha.cz. Two new boat categories have been added and a piece of news has appeared there. It is interesting to read it, so I recommend to visit the website.
16.10.2007
White water second-hand in Brno this week:
19/10 Fr 12-18
20/10 Sa 9-12
The second hand takes place at Vodák sport shop in Brno, at 31 Bratislavská Street. Obviously it is going to break last selling record. Lots of white water kayaks, even sea kayaks and canoes are piling, some inflatable canoes Pálava and it is rumoured that a new inflatable canoe Baraka will appear, too. Rafts, prams, paddles, life jackets, wet suits and other white water equipment.
At the second-hand there is also REDUCTION in prices of new boats, white water equipment, but also of cross-country skis and equipment.
Pyranha kayak Everest ? an expedition novelty by Pyranha is described on www.pyranha.com in a newly created white water boats category ? EXPEDITION. This category means Pyranha returns to its long-time tradition of successful expedition boats... I recommend checking, even trying out!!!
10.10.2007
Pyranha test centre in Prague is still running. Even though the Prague Vodák sport shop has closed down you can still try out the complete range of Pyranha white water kayaks at Dronte in Prague. There are about twenty different designs in different outfitting waiting for you. Don?t buy a pig in a poke ? TEST IT ? More info on www.pyranha.cz website
Cross-country skis ? we are preparing cross-country skiing equipment for our shops. Get ready for complete touring as well as racing equipment. There is a unique offer for racers - Kateřina Neumannová?s cross-country skis ? the last three pairs of skating skis Madshus Hypersonic with special base structure for a good price!!
White water second-hand ? The autumn second-hand series is starting this weekend in Bratislava and it continues in Brno and Olomouc. PE kayaks, conoes, inflatable boats and other used white water equipment is piling. It looks like it is going to break a selling record this year. Moreover, get ready for a clearance sale of new white water equipment and rentals equipment.
SportLife Fair - Vodák sport invites you on 8th to 11th November 2007 to the largest sport fair in ČR. Our stand expects you in Outdoor section this year. More info as soon as possible.
8.10.2007
Today at 11 o?clock another young Paddler has rolled into the world. His name is Adam Šťastný, 3.55 kg, 51 cm. We wish him good luck on his life journey.
8.10.2007
The nearest paddling events:
13th October White water second-hand - Vodák sport Bratislava
13-14th October the Vavřinecký creek (water release confirmed for both days, a party in Horní Kruty)
19-20th October White water second-hand - Vodák sport Brno
20-21st October the Rokytka and the Botič ? both events CANCELLED
25-28th October White water touring instructor course - Olomouc CANCELED ? sign up for a spring course
26-27th October White water second-hand - Vodák sport Olomouc
1.10.2007
There are results of the Saturday Paddler?s triathlon
Members of Yenisey expedition 2007 have returned well. There will be some projection soon. We will inform you.
Bad news.
A well known Brno paddler Josef Pícha jr. has drowned when diving.
Funeral service takes place in St.James church on Friday 5th of October at 12 o?clock, the interment is at about 13:15 in Řečkovice cemetery.
26.9.2007
More news from Russia!
"Ahoy, we have managed everything we wanted, everything worked out excellently. We?re arriving on Saturday evening."
This weekend:
Paddler?s triathlon - Brno
There are results of ČPV Teplá 2007
25.9.2007
We have heard from Yenisey expedition 2007! The news is sententious: "We?re OK". No more, no less. We keep our fingers crossed for them, so they are OK till the end. They?ll certainly bring lots of photographs and experiences, they?ll share with us, and they won?t be so brief ;-).
24.9.2007
On Saturday 29th September 2007 Vodák sport Brno in Bratislavská Street will be for once closed.
Starting in October our second Brno Vodák sport shop near Vaňkovka, Dornych 25a will be open also on Saturday (9 ? 12). Starting in November cross-country waxing courses "Kdo maže, ten jede" will take place in this shop.
Register for Eskimo roll courses. More info at Vodák sport shops.
Paddling events:
29/9 Paddler?s triathlon ? the Svratka river Brno, more info on Racek Brno web site
6/10 Locking of the Dyje river
13/10 White water second-hand - Vodák sport Bratislava
13 ? 14/10 the Vavřinecký creek (water release confirmed for both days as well as a party in Horní Kruty)
19 ? 20/10 White water second-hand - Vodák sport Brno
20 ? 21/10 the Rokytka and the Botič ? both events are CANCELLED
25 ? 28/10 White water touring instructor course - Olomouc (info at Vodák sport)
26 ? 27/10 White water second-hand - Vodák sport Olomouc
Look at News on Pyranha.com. Information and a video of a new kayak Pyranha Everest. Everest was a kayak produced by Pyranha about twenty years ago and it used to be one of the most popular kayaks for extreme white water paddling in the world. Now it?s returning. It partly stems from Burn kayaks, but it?s different. You can find more info on www.pyranha.com
21.9.2007
Pyranha surprises. It spreads through the world. It?s already in Poland though it?s got an ?i? (piranha). Check the news Idnes :-)
21.9.2007
News from Gumotex
The announced production of the inflatable canoe Baraka, that should be delivered by the beginning of October, has been postponed to the end of October and it may still change :-(
The good news is that there are at least Pálava canoes in stock.
Support English paddlers in their battle for free access to rivers. Read and eventually sign the petition: PETITION
Enrolment of new members to Brno Canoeing club Racek continues. More info on www.kayak.cz/racek
We have started registration for winter Eskimo rolls. Register at Vodák sport shops.
20.9.2007
Are you thinking of a new playboat? A free style boat? Look at this beautiful video and it may help you to choose ;-)
We have on stock beautiful white water calendars 2008
Winter is getting closer and we have managed to get unique cross-country skis. We have come in for six pairs of racing skating cross-country skis from Kateřina Neumannová. The skis are practically new, only prepared (i.e. waxed with texture), their length is 190cm and they are Madshus Hypersonic (top racing series). If you are interested in these excellent skis, ask at Vodák sport.
20.9.2007
Other current changes in the paddling calendar ..
This weekend:
29/9 Paddler?s triathlon ? the Svratka river Brno, more info on Racek Brno website
Other events:
6/10 Locking of the Dyje river
13/10 White water second-hand - Vodák sport Bratislava
13 ? 14/10 the Vavřinecký creek (water release confirmed for both days as well as a party in Horní Kruty)
19 ? 20/10 White water second-hand - Vodák sport Brno
20 ? 21/10 the Rokytka and the Botič ? both events are CANCELLED
25 ? 28/10 White water touring instructor course - Olomouc (info at Vodák sport)
26 ? 27/10 White water second-hand - Vodák sport Olomouc
17.9.2007
News on Pyranha.com. Information and a video of a new kayak Pyranha Everest. Everest was a kayak produced by Pyranha about twenty years ago and it used to be one of the most popular kayaks for extreme white water paddling in the world. Now it?s returning. It partly stems from Burn kayaks, but it?s different. You can find more info on www.pyranha.com
12.9.2007
The second expedition to sources of the Yenisey river is on the way. We keep our fingers crossed for them, so they pull off everything and return home safe.
We have returned from this year?s Dolomitenmann, which was very successful for Czech colours. The second place in profi category for Skoda Auto, the third for Kooperativa. In amateur category, which was really crowded this year, the first place for Internet Billboard and the nice sixth place for us. I will write a longer article soon. Look forward ;-)
28.8.2007
The nearest paddling events
1/9 the Úhlava river - ČPV
1/9-2/9 the Vltava river - Lipno
(It is possible to go to the Úhlava and the Vltava rivers by bus with Racek Brno club)
8/9 the Hloučela river (it isn?t cancelled yet)
8/9-9/9 WWF - CANCELLED (for reasons see previous news)
8/9 Dolomitenmann (Rakousko - Lienz.. we have the last Pyranha Master 2 kayak, ideal for this race, in stock)
8/9-9/9 Rodeo Sopotnice
15/9 the Teplá river - ČPV
16/9 the Střela river - ČPV
(It is possible to go to the Úhlava and the Vltava rivers by bus with Racek Brno club)
15/9-16/9 the Moravice river
16/9 the Jihlava river descent (event has been confirmed by water authorities)
22/9-23/9 the Hamerák (the event has been confirmed)
29/9 Paddlers? triathlon Brno (a new term due to shift of the Hamerák ? more info on Racek Brno web site)
21.8.2007
Yesterday during a storm the lowest part of the Kohoutovický brook in Brno was paddled, including an about 50m long tunnel under the road. We are looking forward to a stronger storm that would allow us to finish the first descent of the upper part of the brook, which is more interesting for paddlers.
Canoeing club Racek Brno admits new members. More info on their web site: a href="http://www.kayak.cz/racek" target="_blank">www.kayak.cz/racek
16.8.2007
White Water Fair 2007 finally cancelled
This year WWF has unfortunately been cancelled due to total lack of water in Vír dam. More info on WWF web site.
15.8.2007
Our Prague shop has turned into an order sale, so if you need anything recently, you can order it by the phone or an e-mail and we will deliver it to you by return. We will currently inform you about the situation in Prague Vodák sport shop.
14.8.2007
WWF 2007 ? This favourite event is threatened due to the water deficit. Watch our web site for the final decision.
We have visited the Pyranha factory. New amazing colours, new designs, new models, new outfittings? we will write a detailed article soon
We have returned from Scottish white water and distilleries :-). Look forward for photos and stories, hopefully on our web site. The photo show will take place in Racek Brno club house. More info on the club web site
The last delivery of ordered Pyranha Master 2 kayaks designed for Dolomittenmann contained one more kayak for the stock. So if you take part in the race and you don?t have a boat yet, don?t hesitate and come to get it.
26.7.2007
X- Vodák
A new life jacket for WW is in the market!!! Debugged, tuned and for a reasonable price. You can see and buy this jacket in Vodák sport shops. Hydromagazín is going to test it and write a review, so look forward for the result. However, you can try the jacket right now!!!
Mirazime
we newly offer washing and disinfecting stuff for neoprene wet suits. It really works. It is unbelievable, when the wet suit doesn?t stink :-)
29.6.2007
Events for this weekend and for holidays:
30th June 2007 ? In Veverská Bitýška (near Brno) a traditional Neckyáda
takes place
7th to 8th July the Svratka Vír I raft race R4
14th July the Svratka Vír II(Water release also from compensating reservoir to Tišnov...)
A cycling, paddling and running race - ZUBRCUP ? takes place there. Come to compete or give way to the competitors. More info on www.zubrcup.cz
27th July to 12th August ? Paddling trip to Scotland (last few vacant seats on a bus), more info on www.kayak.cz/racek
4th to 5th August Rodeo and freestyle festival Čunovo ? white water centre.
We wish you beautiful paddling holidays!!!
28.6.2007
Pyranha changes its colour combinations. All combinations with black will henceforth have anthracite (very dark black) instead. They say it?s much more beautiful :-)
A short time ago a new issue of THE FIRST WHITE WATER NEWS appeared. If you didn?t get a printed copy you can read it on the web ? only in PDF for now. Choose No.7
www.vodackenoviny.cz ? an occasional newspaper for those who want to know
26.6.2007
Special offers, orders, interests!!!
Are you getting ready for Dolomitenmann and you don?t have the best kayak? Then take an advantage of this offer. The most successful kayak in this race is Pyranha Master 2. Pyranha doesn?t proudce it any more but we have persuaded them to make one last range for us. Now you have a unique opportunity to order this kayak!!! We won?t have many of them in stock. Features of the kayak are on pyranha.cz website.
We also offer Riot Magnum kayaks. We have just brought a Riot delivery from Canada. Most of it was immediately sold, but there are still two Magnum kayaks in stock. It is one of the best creek boats in the world. Moreover this year it has been together with Pyranha Burn declared the best boat in this category. If you are thinking of a creek boat, now you have a unique opportunity to get the MAGNUM quickly.
Our last offer is a clearance sale of Robson boats. We have decided not to keep them in stock and from now on they will be only to order. So now we are selling out our stock for absolutely unbeatable prices. You can get more information in Vodák sport shops or very soon here.
25.6.2007
What awaits us and we hopefully won?t miss:
7th ? 8th July the Svratka Vír (between dams) raft competition R4 ? open to the public
14th July the Svratka Vír II (Water release also from compensating reservoir to Tišnov...)
A cycling, paddling and running race - ZUBRCUP ? takes place there. Come to compete or give way to the competitors. More info on www.zubrcup.cz
27.7.-12.8 ? Paddling trip to Scotland (last few vacant seats on a bus), more info on www.kayak.cz/racek
18.6.2007
We have found an interesting event for last weekend in June. A traditional Neckyáda is taking place in Veverská Bitýška near Brno.
At last we have enough Pyranha Recoilkayaks in stock. Come to choose one. Experiences of their first owners have aroused great interest in them, don?t hesitate. (Recenze Pyranha Recoil) More Pyranhas arrive in about three weeks. We have also ordered Master 2 kayaks ? the best kayaks for extreme races - Adrenalin Cup and Dolomittenmann. If you are planning to take part in these races, order a kayak for your team in time!
Gumotex boats are arriving at last. In two weeks there should be enough of Pálavas and by the end of the first week in July a demand for the new inflatable self-drying canoe Baraka should be completely met.
14.6.2007
Fresh news from Mohleno dam. Water to the Jihlavka river will be released from the dam on 23rd June between 8:30 and 11:00. Flow rate will be as usual 12 cubic metres. So, let?s run it down!!
12.6.2007
A very nice web site of white water, Pyranhas and so on. It?s in English, but I recommend to read it even if your English isn?t very good. Pictures there are worth it.
11.6.2007
This weekend paddling events:
15-17th June. white water and rafting instructor course - Brno, organised by Vodák sport
16-17th June. ČPV and run down the Blanice
Bad news about water release on the Oslava. The event has been finally cancelled due to low water level.
Water levels of classic touring rivers are still acceptable, so you can run down the Sázava, the Berounka, the Vltava, the Ohře, the lower Otava, the Lužnice rivers...
Next weekend:
23rd June Adrenalin Cup with water release on the Ostravice
23rd June The Jihlava run down. The event has been preliminarily cancelled. The final decision should be reached by 16th June 2007
6.6.2007
Tomorrow, i.e. 7th June, between 8:20 and 10:30, you can hear one of our best free-style kayakers on Beat radio (95,3)
Results of white water multicontest 2007
1.6.2007
Another issue of THE FIRST WHITE WATER NES has just been released.
Firstly they will be available at ČPV Svratka Vír on 3rd June and then they will be distributed to all Vodák sport shops.
Hot news from Gumotex:
This week a production of the new self-drying inflatable canoe Baraka started in full range and the new boats will be distributed to shops during the next week. All orders should be satisfied within two weeks.
31.5.2007
A report of Teva Extreme race is on Kosatka?s website. It?s worth of reading.
Kubos (Jakob Drnec)?s baby was born yesterday. She is Anička - 55cm, 4kg ? and she is amazing. Check it on your own. pic.1, 2, 3.
29.5.2007
Fresh information about water release:
16.6. The Oslava running down from Náměšť nad Oslavou ? confirmed for now, the event should take place unless it?s even drier than now.
16.6. - 17.6. ČPV and the Blanice running down - the event takes place
15-17.6. white water touring and rafting instructor courses, Brno ? the event takes place (organiser - Vodák sport Brno 545214430)
23.6. The Moravice running down ? confirmed for now
23.6. The Jihlava running down ? cancelled for now, but the water release has been promised if there?s higher water level to feed Mohelno reservoir. More info after June 16th.
28.5.2007
There?s a new book - Divoká voda (White water)- appeared in our catalogue. A precious book for paddlers. Review is in ?Reviews? (only in Czech for now). You can order it in our e-shop.
24.5.2007
Baraka ? the new self-drying canoe by Gumotex
has been added to our catalogue.
Instructions for ČPV Svratka - 3rd June 2007 have appeared.
23.5.2007
A new review of Pyranha kayak ReCoil including comparison with Pyranha Ammo and I4 kayaks has just appeared on Hydromagazín website. I recommend reading it!
22.5.2007
Early date paddling events:
26.5. - ČPV Sázava ? goes on
27.5. The Jihlava running down (from Mohelno) ? goes on
26-27.5. The Bystřička running down ? goes on
2.6. Paddling multicontest on the Svratka ? goes on
2.6. The Jihlava running down (from Mohelno) - cancelled (possible changes will be given here)
3.6. ČPV and the Svratka running down ? still goes on, but could be cancelled due to water shortage
20.5.2007
Kosatka has found a beautiful new web site in English. Have a look!
Newly introduced one day school paddling trips ?Through Brno on a raft" have become very popular. Students, pupils! Don?t hesitate and come to paddle down the Svratka on the raft. Experience the adventure of ?Rafťáci?.
12.5.2007
There is a new review in ?Reviews? (Not yet in English, but coming soon!). This time on BARAKA ? an inflatable canoe by Gumotex
At last "THE FIRST WHITE WATER NEWS" website has been run. It is still unfinished, but there is already a lot of information not only for paddlers.
So let?s visit "www.vodackenoviny.cz""
Regulations of ČPV Sázava ? 26th May.2007 have been issued.
11.5.2007
!!!ATTENTION!!!
Changes: releasing of water on the Jihlava and the Oslava rivers
JIHLAVA:
I have receiver a message from Dalešice dam:
Regarding this year?s unfavourable hydrological conditions Mohelno dam won?t be able to release water for scheduled white water events.
On May 27th the event pass according to the schedule (water release 8:30-11:00).
Events planned in June are cancelled.
The events may pass only in case of heavy rain before the end of May.
says ing. Jan Černohlávek ? event organiser
OSLAVA:
A white water event under Mostiště dam on 16 June 2007 has already applied for. Start of all participants is expected to be between 8 and 12 hours in Náměšť nad Oslavou, finish is in Oslavany.
Regarding the present hydrological situation there won?t be probably possible to release 8m3/s twice in a week so we recommend taking advantage of 16 June. The event is organised by club Sokol Brno I. ? Mgr. Hejtmánek - 731 428 488.
We point out that this white water event can be also cancelled due to the unfavourable hydrological conditions. You can get information of actual hydrological situation and water level in Mostiště dam at water service control - 541 21 17 37.
9.5.2007
White water instructor course that should take place this weekend in Brno has been postponed to 15-17 June 2007. More info in Brno Vodák sport shop.
A new Vodák sport shop has been opened in Bratislava Petržalka. It?s the largest shop with white water equipment in Slovakia. Come to see us!
Pyranha kayaks are already stocked in Brno shop and they will reach you soon. There are new Pyranha Recoil and Ammo in all sizes. Don?t hesitate and come to choose from beautiful colours!!
4.5.2007
Life jackets HF SERPENT have arrived.
They are in great demand so there still isn?t enough of them in whole Europe. We have got a few stocked (all sizes) and we are able to deliver them to any Vodák sport shop. So, if you want a really good life jacket, don?t hesitate and order it quickly. We probably won?t get any more this year.
The delivery of Pyranha and JacksonKayak has been slightly delayed. The boats will be at Brno shop on 8th May and then they will be sent to other shops. If there isn?t your colour in this delivery, we are taking new orders now. The next delivery should arrive at the turn of May.
Paddling club Racek Brno organises a summer paddling trip to Scotland by bus.
There are still about ten free seats on the bus. If you are interested, ask for information on this e-mail: Irena@kayak.cz
1.5.2007
Spring white water second hands are over. As every year they were very successful and a large amount of boats and white water equipment has been sold there. There are still many second hand boats left in our shops ? dozens of kayaks but also some canoes, barges, seakayaks .. Don?t hesitate to inform yourself, if you want to buy some second hand equipment. We are going to update the largest on-line second hand shop www.vodackybazar.cz. soon, so you will be able to look through everything there.
On 2nd May 2007 at 15,00 a new Vodák sport shop in Bratislava Petržalka will be festivwly opened. Except the introduction of the new shop there will be some treat and a small gift away. Everybody is invited. More on www.vodak-sport.sk
On 4th - 8th May paddling club Racek Brno goes to Slovakia. There are still some free seats on their bus. River levels WW1 to WW4, accommodation in a hostel. If you are interested and want to join us, call 604585030 or look for more info at our web site www.kayak.cz/racek
27.4.2007
At last, a new self drying canoe by Gumotex has got its name - BARAKA
Vodák sport Brno paddling school
is taking applications for the second and third term of canoe and kayak lessons.
School paddling trips
- it is necessary to order them now. Boats for the most lucrative terms are nearly taken.
For teachers we are preparing a "white water touring instructor" course on 11th ? 13th May 2007
The course will take place in Brno. Basic paddling experience on kayak and canoe is required. More info on: 737 291 883
There are new reviews in "REVIEWS" on our website ? of a new book "Divoká voda" and the second of Pyranha Burn.
On 2nd May 2007 a new Vodák sport shop in Bratislava Petržalka will be festively opened.
23.4.2007
We are working at full stretch after our return from Corsica and still we are a bit late... We apologise for those long delays in e-mail communication.
It?s getting better and soon we will be able to write some reviews. We properly tested new Pyranha Ammo M and Recoil L kayaks with Connect 30 outfit in Corsica. The impression is really great, so look forward to the reviews!!
A new book for paddlers called ?Divoká voda? is just out. Written by Míla Svoboda called Kuře it is actually a sophisticated and valuable piece that belongs to every paddler?s library. A review will soon appear in ?Reviews?. It?s available only in Brno Vodák sport shop so far, but it will be distributed to other Vodák sport shops in a week.
On 2nd May we are opening a new Vodák sport shop in Bratislava Petržalka. More info on www.vodak-sport.sk.
The first lesson of Vodák sport paddling school spring course passed today.
25.3.2007
This week white water and sport events:
29.3. Th - 1.4. Su ? Exhibitions at Incheba exhibition grounds in Bratislava:
ŠPORT, BOATSHOW, RYBÁRSTVO, DOVOLENKA
On this occasion a new self drying canoe by Gumotex will be introduced at Vodák sport stand.
31.3. So - Doubrava
1.4. Su - Svitava (from Blansko to Brno)
23.3.2007
Paddling school, winter eskymoroll
21.3.2007
Spring is here!!! Although it looks like winter has come, but it hasn?t. Spring is really here!!! It?s time to unpack through the winter hardened wet suits and dust boats and paddles. We have prepared a Paddling school for you. Sign in!!!!
17.3.2007
Download our new catalogue and price list 2007
(corrected version)
In the new Vodák sport catalogue you can find new products of many our and foreign white water equipment producers - Pyranha, JacksonKayak, Robson, Riot, Gumotex, Galasport, Panda, Profiplast, Ty Warp, Tydra, Hiko, Noname, Vodák sport and others.
There are kayaks, canoes, rafts, helmets, paddler wear...
Simply Everything for paddlers!!!
Moreover a calendar of white water events 2007, paddling school, a price list of Vodák sport shops and rentals, safety on rivers, how to choose a boat and more and more valuable information.
Ask for a printed version in Vodák sport shops
28.2.2007
We join the well-wishers of Kateřina Neumannová, who defended her title at the world cross-country skiing championship!! Congratulations!!!
27.2.2007
NEWS FOR OLOMOUC:
Testing of ReCoil S and M this Saturday on 3rd March 2007 in Olomouc swimming pool!! More info at info@vodaksport.cz
27.2.2007
Enter the cross-country skiing paradise
26.2.2007
Printer?s gremlin has been in office!!! As you have noticed, the new Vodák sport catalogue and price list have come out. Unfortunately there are few mistakes we have to inform you about in time.
The price of Jackson kayaks - 28 900,- CZK and 35 900,- CZK.- is wrong. The right price for FUN 1 and 1,5 is 26 900,- CZK. The correct price of the new FUN, Star and Rocker kayak series is 33 900,- CZK.
23.2.2007
Projection of (not only) white water films in Brno on 27th February 2007 at 19 o?clock in the veteran club club-room at 97 Francouzská St.
More info on Racek Brno club website.
The 2nd annual eskimo-rolls championship of Brno universities ? an open competition for all university students in Brno ? on 13th March at 20-22:00, Tesla swimming pool in Lesná.
More info on fsps website.
23.2.2007
Motor Journal monthly magazine arranges a talk with this year?s Dakar rally competitors on 28th February 2007 at 18:00 o?clock in a lecture room of the Brno Technical museum in Purkyňova street.
19.2.2007
To find us easily at SportPrague ? A plan of Hall 2 - Stand 2B31
18.2.2007
Burns of the MISSION series will be at SportPrague!!!
There is a new website of Kanoe Raft Kajak magazine - KRK: KrkMag
Kosatka ? our Prague Vodáksportsman has written a nice article on choosing the paddles on CNAWR web.
And yet something sad and eye-opening... Water is a destructive element.. Kubos (a cool Brno kayaker) has written on his Kublog.
17.2.2007
Novelties from Pyranha are in the Czech Republic!!! And at SportPrague next week!!! New Recoil M and L, Ammo S and M with Connect 30 or Rapid + outfit!!! Don?t miss SportPrague!!! New Helios, Safary and Sunny by Gumotex!!!
Cross-country skiing in Vysočina is still possible!! Fresh slightly frozen snow at high altitudes ? fast .. waxing ? solid red or red special. Weather is excellent!!! Sun, temperature about zero!!! Splendid...
6.2.2007
White Water Fair 2007
5.2.2007
We are preparing a new information booklet - Vodák sport catalogue 2007
If you want to change anything in it or add something you missed in previous issue, let us have it. Thanks!!!
Pyranha came up with a new limited kayak edition - MISSION. There will be about 200 boats made in this design ? Burn, 4-Twenty and maybe ReCoil models. Soon you will find more information in our articles but chew upon it right now, because the order should be made as soon as possible.
Snow in the mountains:
We have got news from Krkonoše ? excellent snow conditions at high altitudes, just enough snow for touring at lower altitudes, but it?s nothing to write home about.
From Vysočina ? it isn?t too bad at higher altitudes (Tři Studně and surroundings), some grass and soil appear here and there. Generally there?s enough snow in paths. Be careful when downhilling, the snow is quite scraped out.
Šumava ? everything is super but for the forbidden entry to forests. There?s enough snow.
26.1.2007
NEWS FOR BRNO:
An excellent groomed cross-country trail in the outskirts of Brno!!! There?s an 8 km track in a new golf course beyond Jinačovice. It?s ideal for cross-country skiing training and also for the first warming up before the season. I strongly recommend!!
24.1.2007
At last!!! The snow disaster here and hopefully the snow will last for some time. They are already skiing in Vysočina. Current snow condition information for both cross-country and downhill skiers occur on th cross-country and downhill skiers occur on Nové město na Moravě web site.
21.1.2007
We are sending an order to Pyranha this week. Let us know, if you need a beautiful Pyranha kayak in short time.
We are also ordering Jackson Kayaks. New AllStars ? boats of the freestyle world champion - are ready. Complete photos of the new AllStar 2007.
There are two new sections on our website - REVIEWS and ARTICLES.
You can find them in the upper bar. We will also welcome, if you send us your own articles or reviews. Thanks.
Have a nice day!!
12.1.2007
Invitation to a projection of expeditions
News for Brno:
CD containing all photos from France 2006 + photos and videos from Eskimo rolls + photos from France 2003 are on a DVD ready for copying at Vodák sport Brno in Bratislavská Street.
3.1.2007
Pyranha.cz site lives. There is some fresh news again!!!
3.1.2007
NEWS FOR BRNO:
Welcome in 2007 !!
I believe that this year will be even much better than the previous one. Moreover, there will be a lot of snow for cross-country skiing and the snow will melt slowly in spring, so there will be enough water in rivers for paddling.
For better cross-country skiing there is the "Kdo maže - ten jede"" waxing course again. More info in Brno Vodák sport shops.
Ahoy
18.12.2006
NEWS FOR BRNO:
This Thursday on 21st December 2006
This year?s last (!!!) Kdo maže - Ten jede course (for crosscountry skiing) at Brno Vodák sport near Vaňkovka.
More info at Vodák sport.
Eskimo rolls in Brno are also on the Thursday between the holidays so, come everybody!
18.12.2006
NEWS FOR OLOMOUC:
Eskimo rolls during the holidays!!
Eskimo rolls in Olomouc swimming pool continue during the holidays without any changes. So, if you want to exercise your body or have some fun, call 604 743 932..don?t forget to take your families..swimmers per 10Kc
Vilda
13.12.2006
Christmas Sázava .. This Saturday on 16th December. Meet at 10-10:30 in Krhanice
12.12.2006
It snows!!!!!
5.12.2006
This Thursday is a ?Kdo maže - Ten jede? course at Brno Vodak sport near Vankovka -
More info at Vodak sport.
28.11.2006
SURPRISE
Watch our website!!!
We are going to make random time or quota limited offers, e.g. first ten people sending us an e-mail get a kayak for a half price or perhaps ski waxes for free. I shan?t tell more. Just watch the site....
27.11.2006
new mews on www.pyranha.com
21.11.2006
A film documentary from the Jenisej Expedition, supported by Vodak sport, won the VIIth annual film competition at Raibas OUTDOOR Kotlik Festival in Blansko last weekend. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The first demonstration of waxing and servicing of cross country skis called "KDO MAŽE, TEN JEDE" took place this Thursday. In case you missed it, come any next odd Thursday. More info in Brno Vodak sport shops.
A really nice article about a brand new kayak by Pyranha ? AMMO has recently appeared on kosatka.net.
14.11.2006
We are going to order a delivery of Pyranha kayaks on Monday 20 November 2006.
Most likely it will be a last batch before Christmas. You can already order new models, Ammo and Recoil, so if you wish to have a new Pyranha under your Christmas tree, don?t hesitate and make your order in the nearest Vodak sport shop.
14.11.2006
Results from Vavřinec 2006
13.11.2006
A new issue of PRVNÍ VODÁCKÉ NOVINY is already on the market.
A nice article about the next season news appeared on www.pyranha.com website. We have also added the new kayaks AMMO and RECOIL to our catalogue on this website.
Do you need motor oil for your car? A new website, offering a bargain, has recently appeared - www.autooleje.cz
The Sport Life Fair is over and it was worth going again. You made a mistake if you hadn?t been there, but next year you can retrieve it :-)
3.11.2006
It snows!!!
Hurrah, we?ll go cross-country skiing!!! If you miss skis or anything else of the cross-country equipment, come to our Vodak sport shops in Brno or in Olomouc and we will choose something nice and of good quality for you. Otherwise, come to visit us next week from Thursday to Sunday at Sport Life Fair at Brno-exhibition centre. This year, for the first time, we also display cross-country skis and suitable equipment except the boats!!!
1.11.2006
Enter the cross-country skiing paradise
VODÁK sport Brno and Olomouc - new specialised shops for white track lovers ...
EVERYTHING FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
22.8.2006
Last year wideos from WWP HERE.
Pyranha Burn in action. Video is here!
Paddler triatlon in Brno. Information here.
20.8.2006
NEWS..
To start extrem race "Dolomitenmann 2006" is only 19 day. Official news: english a deutsch.
Invitation for Bigest Czech paddler festival - WWP (Welkou Wodáckou pouť)9-10.9. 2006 will be prepared tomorrow.
New test Pyranha Burn - univerzal Play/riwer/creek. here
Invitation for Czech freestyle white water Championship - this weekend here.
Congratulation Czech flet water paddlers on World chapion ship kanoe.cz.
7.8.2006
Nearest paddler action in Czech republic
26-27.8. Rodeo - Praha Trója
2.9. Jihlava - pouštění vody z Mohelna
2-3.9. Lipno - Vltava pod Lipenskou hrází (+čerťáky). Attention - slalom competition!
2.9.ČPV - Úhlava
3.9.Klabava
9.9. Dolomittenmann - extrémní závod štafet - Rakousko
9-10.9. Rodeo - Sopotnice
9.10.9 WELKÁ WODÁCKÁ POUŤ Traditional paddler action for all paddlers!! Wery nice!!!
2.8.2006
Roker
New creek kayak Roker from Jacksonkayaks is on our shop Vodák sport - Praha
27.7.2006
NEW Infletable kayaks Twist in action
At the and of july are stopet action for NEW infletable kayaks TWIST I and TWIST II. -1000,- Kč
26.7.2006
Old web pages here
Poskytujeme slevy a výhody držitelům karet věrnostního programu Sphere card
a CARTE
Nové platební možnosti v prodejnách VODÁK sport
Nevíte kde uplatnit dárkové poukazy, šeky či stravenky SODEXO PASS,
Ticket Benefits a Cheque Déjeuner?
V prodejnách VODÁK sport je přijímáme!
V Brně:
Edenred
Ticket Complimets dárkový (vše)
Ticket Holiday (ubytování,sportovní aktivity)
Ticket Multi (ubytování,sportovní aktivity, mimo zboží T.Ch. DUHA)
Ticket Sport a kultura (sportovní aktivity mimo ubytování)
Sodexo Pass
Dárkový (zboží,služby)
Smart Pass (vyúkové kurzy)
Flexi Pass (sport, relaxace)
Relax Pass (sportovní vyžití)
Holiday Pass (rekreační zařízení)
Fokus Pass (relaxace,sport,kultura)
Gastro Pass (potraviny)
Cafeteria/ePass
Cafeteria/Platební brána
Le Cheque Dejeuner
Unišek (sport,kultura,vzdělávání)
Cadhoc (nákup zboží, služeb)
Unišek + (sport, kultura,relaxace,ubytování)
Šek dovolená ( dovolená, relaxace)
Jídelní kupón (potraviny)
V Olomouci:
Sodexo Pass
Stravenky SODEXO (pouze na potraviny - Expresmenu)
SODEXO dárkové pasy
Edenred
Ticket Benefits
V Chomutově:
Sodexo Pass
Flexi Pass
Relax Pass
Fokus Pass
Dárkový Pass
Edenred
Ticket benefits
Tisket dárkový
Cheque Déjeuner
Cadhoc
Unišek
Unišek +
Při platbě poukázkami a stravenkami neposkytujeme slevy.
Na vybraných prodejnách také přijímáme platební kary.
Kompletní informace o platebních možnostech na jednotlivých prodejnách VODÁK sport najdete v KONTAKTECH. (http://www.vodak-sport.cz/kontakt)
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