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Date: 06 Aug 2006 17:22:44
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Subject: New Jersey - Scudders Falls (Whitewater)
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I am new to whitewater, but not to kayaking in general. I just bought a
Wave Sport Diesel but none of my kayaking friends are into whitewater.
I was wondering are there generally a lot of people in the Scudders
Falls area? if not, how about the wing dam at Lambertville? Scudders
falls is right near my home, and Lambertville isn't far either. I am
trying to not be alone while in whitewater, and I heard these places
are generally pretty populated because of their park n' play ability -
which makes it seem like a safe bet to try for my first time. Well if
anyone has any advice how to go about my first expedition, I'd love to
hear it. Thanks
-Arthur
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Date: 08 Aug 2006 16:23:25
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Subject: Re: New Jersey - Scudders Falls (Whitewater)
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thanks - i visited both scudders and the wing dam and i'm still not
sure which i prefer. I just saw the wave train on the jersey side, but
the water is pretty low so it doesn't look as exciting (water in the
4000s). i heard lambertville is better than scudders when the water low
so i checked that out too, but it also didn't like much was going on. i
didn't really see any play spots from where i was standing (the tip of
the NJ dam), but could have just been my vantage point. I am also going
to join the philadelphia paddling club, I go to school at Villanova so
I will be in the area most of the time anyway. Thanks again
arthur
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Date: 09 Aug 2006 11:28:17
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Subject: Re: New Jersey - Scudders Falls (Whitewater)
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Its been a while since I've been to the wing dam, but there is a
glassy surfing wave at the start of the wave train between the two
dams. There is also a small sidesurfing hole immediately below the PA
wing. Other than that you can do eddy hopping on the NJ side and
attain up to the top surfing wave and run down thru the wave train.
Not too exciting, but at least you can get some exercise.
azgorka@gmail.com wrote:
>thanks - i visited both scudders and the wing dam and i'm still not
>sure which i prefer. I just saw the wave train on the jersey side, but
>the water is pretty low so it doesn't look as exciting (water in the
>4000s). i heard lambertville is better than scudders when the water low
>so i checked that out too, but it also didn't like much was going on. i
>didn't really see any play spots from where i was standing (the tip of
>the NJ dam), but could have just been my vantage point. I am also going
>to join the philadelphia paddling club, I go to school at Villanova so
>I will be in the area most of the time anyway. Thanks again
>
>arthur
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Date: 07 Aug 2006 18:47:25
From: Art Balajthy
Subject: Re: New Jersey - Scudders Falls (Whitewater)
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Just show up on a warm Saturday afternoon and say hi to the people
there. I'd start with Scudders, the wing dam can be a little
intimidating if you are paddling alone.
The Lehigh Valley canoe club has roll sessions during the winter in
Easton, the KCCNY and Philly canoe clubs also are active in the area.
azgorka@gmail.com wrote:
>I am new to whitewater, but not to kayaking in general. I just bought a
>Wave Sport Diesel but none of my kayaking friends are into whitewater.
>
>-Arthur
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Date: 07 Aug 2006 08:12:46
From: Jim
Subject: Re: New Jersey - Scudders Falls (Whitewater)
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azgorka@gmail.com wrote:
Check with Philadelphia Canoe Club:
http://www.philacanoe.org/
Someone there should be able to answer your question.
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Date: 07 Aug 2006 06:48:36
From: Oci-One Kanubi
Subject: Re: New Jersey - Scudders Falls (Whitewater)
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azgorka@gmail.com wrote:
> I am new to whitewater, but not to kayaking in general. I just bought a
> Wave Sport Diesel but none of my kayaking friends are into whitewater.
> I was wondering are there generally a lot of people in the Scudders
> Falls area? if not, how about the wing dam at Lambertville? Scudders
> falls is right near my home, and Lambertville isn't far either. I am
> trying to not be alone while in whitewater, and I heard these places
> are generally pretty populated because of their park n' play ability -
> which makes it seem like a safe bet to try for my first time. Well if
> anyone has any advice how to go about my first expedition, I'd love to
> hear it. Thanks
>
> -Arthur
I cannot address the questions you ask, but in a more general sense,
for experienced companions who can bring you up to speed on the lore,
the good venues, and safety issues, I highly recommend joining one or
more clubs (I belong to about 8, from Maryland to North Georgia). You
could look for links at:
American Whitewater: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/
Click Community/Clubs. Best bets are in PA; the AMC or Lehigh Valley,
maybe.
Monocacy Canoe Club: http://www.monocacycanoe.org/
Click Canoe Clubs and more
Also try to google up the Conewago Canoe Club in York, PA or the Philly
club.
You just cannot beat club boating as a way to get started in
whitewater; join organized trips and paddle with willing informal
mentors, and take inexpensive classes in both paddling technique and
safety/rescue.
-Richard, His Kanubic Travesty
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