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RayJ wrote:What are the ideal levels for play boating?

And what are the ideal levels for SUPing?

And any guesses of what time of year is best for catching water levels?

Thanks for any info.

I believe Mike has the right levels in mind for prime surfing for both SUP & play boating. Yet I was out there last night with the level around the 2.29ish (the lowest level that I've been on out there) & had a blast with the play boat, didn't take the Sup! Last weekend Coty had his badfish MVP out there & he was really cuttin the upper wave up. Did not look like he was having any trouble staying in the wave. So I'd say its super fun year around. I will say that it is very very friendly now with no repercussions & the bigger it is the pushier the water gets. The bottom wave is pretty much a hole right now. Someone even referred to it as looking like a low head dam last night, which can still be side surfed but on river left its very shallow. As a beginner this would be a opportune time to go try it out,(the upper wave) then when the water level is up, you will know what to expect & how to self rescue Yourself, your boat & gear in case of a swim. As a seasoned paddler I'd say Mike hit the nail the head .

magicmike wrote:Just trying to "Save the Lost". Come to the dark side my kayak brothers. As a reformed kayaker myself, I know I have way more fun on way less gnar in an openboat.-M-

We have been here since a long long time ago, Mike!

kru1 wrote:Just got word, canoes need to enter from the south side only.

kru

It looks like very soon [6 weeks?] the 'north' and 'south' side will only be a short drive apart.

It's already a short float, wade or swim

Everyone is complaining about canoe not being in the name, I was just wondering what's sup with no SUP in the name....

Siloam Springs CKS Park has a ring to it. (Canoe, Kayak, SUP)

I'm pretty sure all the complaints are in good fun. All my banter is. I really don't care what they call it, as long as it stays open and there is a minimum of stupidity. -M-

Whatever they call it, they need STICKERS! STICKERS! STICKERS!-M-

magicmike wrote:I really don't care what they call it, as long as it stays open and there is a minimum of stupidity. -M-

Gawd. That practically leaves me out since I almost exceed the maximum.
I was out there Sunday and had a great time at 2.3. Something clicked (lean forward and paddle like crazy as Cole told me). It's a great place to learn and it runs all summer. I think it's funny that this whole thread is following Holland's post and she must find it really amusing following our banter. In her blog, she does a great job encouraging families to have their kids wear PFDs and so many do now. It's just a fantastic place.

I didn't even think of Holland reading this. I hope she's too busy to read my stupidity. -M-

Kayak park is a awesome name & a lot better than a name that would let the public think there would be life gaurds on duty because there is absolutely no life gaurds . Wearing a lifejacket , helmet & proper foot gear is a good start

Exactly, Rob. "Whitewater Recreation Park" somewhat led many to think it was Slip and Slide. It's something different but there's a place for everybody. I love how the kids ask questions and someday they'll be safely advancing into a challenging and rewarding sport by learning from you and other regulars.

Thanks for the levels info, excellent beta to know. I'm trying to figure out the best time to attempt a trip, its 8 hrs away for me, I'm in Iowa. A winter trip down there would be nice when everything up here is solid.

Ray- How's ya'lls park up there on the Cedar River? Does it run all year? -M-

I sense some confusion here. Kayaking IS the dark side, the land of the lost. If you're trying to recruit open boaters, you are calling them back TOWARD the light.