Zack Splaine
Age: 16
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 145 lbs
Years Paddling: 2 years
Location: Ottawa River, Ontario "Local 582"
Website: zacks-paddling.blogspot.com
Zack is an Ottawa River local, who has been watching and learning from some of the best in the world who also call the Ottawa home. He has only been paddling 2 years, but you can always find him out on the river, either practicing or studying some of the world greats as they tear it up.
Zack’s Paddling Resume:
I first took lessons with Liquid Skills about two years ago on the Ottawa River. After taking lessons I got out as much as I could which wasn’t that much because I had no one to paddle with. This past summer I got out almost every day no matter what, I was so in love with paddling that if I didn’t have a ride to the river I would put my gear on, pick up my boat and bike to the river for a park and play session. Afterwards I would bike back home.
Rivers
Paddled:
Ottawa River (Beachburg)
Ottawa River (Ottawa City)
Quyon River (Quyon)
Favourite Gear:
Boat: Wavesport Zero Gravity 48
Paddle: AT
Helmet: Sweet Strutter
PFD: Level Six Pro Vest
Dry Top: Level Six Mack
Dry Pants: Level Six Georgian
Skirt: Level Six Play
Favourite Spot to Paddle:
I have only been off the Ottawa
River a couple of times so the Ottawa is definitely my favourite place to
paddle. I am not big on holes, but I love to play on Pushbutton because it’s
not a trashy hole and it is the best spot on the Ottawa to learn some hole
moves. My second most favourite spot would have to be Babyface at McCoys
Chute.
Why Zack is a river junkie:
I would call myself a river junkie because I love the thrill of running and playing in whitewater. Every time I come up to the top of a rapid my heart just starts pounding but after I run the set I want to walk back up and paddle down it again. I haven’t done any other sports that has the adrenaline like this one and I LOVE IT.