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Hammer Factor – Episode 68, ‘Industry In Peril, Pre-Green Race and Louis Rants’ 22.11.2019 1:32:38

Better late than never! We continue our discussion on the whitewater industry, from there we get into some pre-Green Race banter, listener email and epic rants! Enjoy! Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburn...

Hammer Factor – Episode 67, ‘Colorado Water Rights, Paddlesport Retailer Show and Hattie Johnson’ 06.09.2019 2:19:25

We got us a hell uva’ show lined up. Industry news, CO water rights with Dan Niemala and Kristina Wynne, Gore Race wrap-up with Hattie Johnson, and double rants and raves. Yes that’s right, we had several folks complain about rants and raves not being in the last show so we’re gonna open with rants and raves and close with rants and raves. Enjoy! Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https:/...

Hammer Factor – Episode 66, ‘Dagger Rewind, Great Falls Race and Meme Boofs’’ 22.08.2019 1:53:01

In this episode, we get Scott Byers, brand manager at Confluence Outdoor, on the show to set the record straight on rumors of trouble at Dagger Kayaks. Next, we dive back into Swiftwater Rescue. Lastly, we get Great Falls Race organizer, Geoff Calhoun on the show to talk about this year's event. Enjoy! ***Dagger Outburst Auction***: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hammer-Factor-Dagger-Outburst-Strategic-...

Hammer Factor – Episode 65, ‘Outburst Auction, Industry Gossip and New Schedule’ 09.08.2019 1:53:28

In this episode, we auction off a Dagger Outburst to raise money for the Boise Whitewater Park and Outdoor Alliance! Of course we hit listener mail, rants and raves and more! ***Dagger Outburst Auction***: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hammer-Factor-Dagger-Outburst-Strategic-Reserve-Release/264421585415 CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcas...

Hammer Factor – Episode 64, ‘Mariann Saether and The North Fork Championship’ 21.06.2019 1:07:37

In this episode, we have two-time world champion on the show, Mariann Saether to discuss her recent win at the prestigious North Fork Championship. Enjoy and thanks for listening! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS...

Hammer Factor – Episode 63, ‘Helmet Technology, Little White Race And IR = High N Dry’ 14.05.2019 1:46:05

Special thanks to The Oh-Be-Joyful Race for sponsoring the show! In this episode, we bring Tom Sherburne from Shred Ready Helmets on the show to discuss helmet technology. In particular to answer why MIPS technology is not used in whitewater helmets? From there we, unfortunately, had to dig into a little paddle offset and feather talk. Finally we expose IR as the manufacturer of High N Dry. En...

Hammer Factor – Episode 62 (part 2), ‘Hi-N-Dry, Running Waterfalls At 73, Rants And Raves’ 13.03.2019 1:02:07

Check out the incredible, Ekstremesportveko ! Enjoy Part 2 of this show! The Hi-N-Dry Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZG...

Hammer Factor – Episode 62 (part 1), ‘Louis’s Victory Lap, Rocky Contos and Gangstas’ 08.03.2019 1:36:06

Check out the incredible, Ekstremesportveko ! In this episode, we discuss the historic public lands package that just passed through Congress. American Whitewater, Outdoor Alliance and a host of other agencies along with millions of Americans are responsible for protecting hundreds of miles of river and millions of acres. Congrats to all involved. From there we get on the phone with Hunter Coop...

Hammer Factor – Episode 61, ‘Banks Mag, Breaking Boats And Apologies’ 21.01.2019 1:40:18

Check out the incredible, Ekstremesportveko ! In this first episode of the New Year, we bring editor of Banks Mag, Ryan Bailey on to discuss the Midas Gold Stibnite site in the headwaters of the South Salmon and the origins of Banks Mag. From there we make our New Year's resolution of no more paddle feather talk. Shane Benedict comes on to answer the question of why boats break more than they used...

Hammer Factor – Episode 60, ‘Paddle Offset Research, Climate Change Kayaking And Banned Listeners’ 12.12.2018 1:37:16

Get your Whitewater Journal here! https://squareup.com/store/hammerfactor In this episode, we bring J.T. Hartman on the show to discuss his advanced biomechanics research on the "Differences in Core Rotation and Maximum Forward Reach between Whitewater Kayakers using Feathered and Unfeathered Paddle Blades". See the results of the study below! As well we have American Meteorological Society Awa...

Hammer Factor – Episode 59, ‘Holiday Gift, Wearing Scarves And Bent Shaft Is Dead’ 06.12.2018 1:42:00

Check it out, The Whitewater Journal! So many rivers, so many places, such good people! Our experiences on the river are so treasured, but all too often some of the most precious details slip away from our memories. Give yourself or that special paddler in your life The Whitewater Journal to act as a keep safe for all those incredible days being out amongst it! Record flows, crew, number of riv...

Hammer Factor – Episode 58, ‘Green Race, Back Pain And Relationship Advice’ 24.10.2018 1:33:09

In this episode, we discuss the Green Race and the new Green Race Conservation Project (GRCP). From there we segway into our back pain discussion with advice from Dr. Liz Koch, PT, DPT. Finally, we bring in a relationship expert to cover the finer points of maintaining a relationship while paddling. As always we have rants and raves, listener mail and more! Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itun...

Hammer Factor – Episode 57, ‘Tyler Bradt, Bren Orton And The Waterfall Symposium’ 24.09.2018 1:20:44

This episode is brought to you by 8 Weeks Out Whitewater Race Training Plan. Sign up here: https://www.hammerfactor.com/ In this episode, we bring Bren Orton back on the show to discuss his epic at Alexandria Falls. Joining this discussion is world record waterfall holder, Tyler Bradt. We dig deep into whether running waterfalls is an act of skill or simply a stunt, and what kinds of gear or techn...

Hammer Factor – Episode 56, ‘Nouria Goes Solo, Waterfalls Gone Wrong and Epic Rants And Raves’ 28.08.2018 1:39:13

This show brought to you by Shred Ready! https://www.shredready.com/ Tdub4eva promo code at Shredready.com! In this episode we dig deep into the Nouria Newman story and discuss her recent 400km solo trip ending in the Indus River. From there we discuss epic crashes on Alexandria Falls, policy updates, listener mail and epic rants and raves! Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itune...

Hammer Factor – Episode 55, ‘Kayaker’s Ear and Weld In The Hot Seat’ 09.08.2018 1:25:20

Top Of Show Sponsor: CKS Online Get in touch with Dr Hetzler at: 831 458 6272 In this episode we discuss exostosis or abnormal bone growth within the ear canal. This is a common problem many kayakers face due to the exposure of cold water getting in the ear. Our celebrity guest, Dr. Douglas Hetzler, often referred to as 'the Michelangelo of the ear canal' fills us in on all the details about preve...

Hammer Factor – Episode 54, ‘AW Wins, Outdoor Retailer and A New Kayak Company’ 03.08.2018 1:30:32

Top Of Show Sponsor: CKS Online The band is back together in this episode as we catch up with Kevin Colburn from American Whitewater after the recent success passing Wild and Scenic Designation for East Rosebud Creek. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed into law a bill protecting 20 miles of East Rosebud Creek as part of the Wild and Scenic River System, making it the first waterway in Monta...

Hammer Factor – Episode 53, ‘Hot Seat with Erik Boomer’ 13.07.2018 1:06:54

Top Of Show Sponsor: Badfish SUP Erik Boomer takes us on a wild ride during this hour long, in-depth 'Hot Seat' interview! From eating wild rabbits for survival to first descents in the Arctic we dig deep with one of the world’s truly great explorers. You can follow Erik on Instgram: @eboomer and as always thanks for listening! More Info on: Into Twin Galaxies More Info on: Ellesmere Island Expedi...

Hammer Factor – Episode 52 (part 2), ‘The Toughest Races With Andrew McEwan And Aniol Serrasolses’ 28.06.2018 40:06

Top Of Show Sponsor: https://badfishsup.com/ In this second episode of a two part series Aniol Serrasolses takes us through his winning run at The North Fork Championship held on the iconic North Fork of the Payette River. Enjoy and thank you for listening. Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jo...

Hammer Factor – Episode 52 (part 1), ‘The Toughest Races with Andrew McEwan And Aniol Serrasolses’ 26.06.2018 1:06:54

Top Of Show Sponsor: https://badfishsup.com/ In this episode we discuss two of the 'toughest' races in kayaking with the winners of each race. Aniol Serrasolses takes us through his winning run at The North Fork Championship held on the iconic North Fork of the Payette River. As well Andrew McEwan fills us in on what it took to win the 260 mile long Texas Water Safari on the San Marcos River. Enjo...

Hammer Factor – Episode 51, ‘The New Cocaine, Packrafts and Floss Picks’ 28.05.2018 1:26:05

Top Of Show Sponsor: https://www.riversports.com/ In this episode: - Weld has a big anouncement - ABRG fills us in on the new Cocaine - Kevin Colburn sets us straight on packrafts - Viewer Mail - Rants and Raves and so much more... Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor...

Hammer Factor 50, ‘Anonymous Slicey Boat Reviews, Lyme Disease and Jah Explained’ 11.05.2018 1:38:06

Top Of Show Sponsor: 4 Corners Riversports Rants And Raves Sponsor: Liquidlogic Kayaks Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZGqKA Faceboo...

Hammer Factor 49, ‘Shark vs Bear, Green Race Analysis and Voicemail’ 27.04.2018 1:47:14

Top Of Show Sponsor: https://www.riversports.com/ Rants And Raves Sponsor: https://www.liquidlogickayaks.com/ Show notes April 27 2018 WOW. What a show we have today. Celebrities, schemes, shark v bear, the roll out of Hammer Factor VM, and much much more. So lets catch up shall we? What have we been up to? Lots of love on Nicole, Some comments on the weed segment, BV is riled up over Earl, with...

Hammer Factor – Episode 48, ‘Nicole Mansfield, Rekindling The Stoke and Eat Your Vegetables’’ 11.04.2018 1:45:01

Show Sponsors: https://www.ckspaddlefest.com/ https://www.liquidlogickayaks.com/ Nicole Mansfield comes on the show and fills us in on her recent multi-sport trip in the Frank Church Wilderness, Ben Kinsella shares a sincere letter about finding your stoke after tradgedy and of course rants and raves. As always thanks for listening. Old School Boat Review I know what you and most or the Hammer Fac...

Hammer Factor – Episode 47, ‘Dan Gavere, Whitewater SUP and Why Kayakers Are Cheap’’ 03.04.2018 1:30:29

Top Of Show Sponsor : https://www.ckspaddlefest.com/ In this episode we discuss Whitewater SUP with paddling legend Dan Gavere! But first #everythingisfucked... Hat tip to Jake Risch, did you get an invite to be on the panel Louis? Zinke seems to be at it again: https://medium.com/westwise/zinke-stacks-the-deck-on-outdoor-recreation-committee-8b4adf298175 But last time zinke tried his tricks he go...

Hammer Factor – Episode 46, ‘Dave Fusilli, Weed and Whitewater’ 23.03.2018 1:34:29

Top Of Show Sponsors: CKS Mainstreet Rants and Raves Sponsor: Calleva Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZGqKA Facebook: https://www.f...