River Kayaking in Alabama - A Paddle Tales Adventure!
Dec 14, 2025
In this episode of Paddle Tales, I've hooked up with Dan Truitt - host of the Southern Paddler YouTube channel, to kayak and explore one of the many beautiful, flowing rivers of Alabama - the Paint Rock River in Alabama. I love all types of kayaking, but river kayaking holds a special place in my heart as my obsession for kayaking grew from river kayak trips.
While exploring a new river, I was also testing a new kayak - the Liquidlogic Saluda 12 recreational kayak. Watch the full gear review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoRvDvSBMwc&ab_channel=PaddleTV
Special Thanks to:
NRS: https://www.nrs.com/
Aqua Bound: https://www.aquabound.com/
Wiley X: https://www.wileyx.com/
Ontario Creates: https://ontariocreates.ca/
Explore Lake Guntersville: https://explorelakeguntersville.com/
Purchase the Liquidlogic Saluda: https://liquidlogickayaks.com/products/saluda-kayak?variant=40430397456589
Take a free online safety course for canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddling (SUP), brought to you by the American Canoe Association and the U.S. Coast Guard: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/
Other paddling gear I use and recommend:
NOTE: These are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you, but it's a great way to show your support. Thanks!
PADDLES
Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle: https://bit.ly/3xHYpn7
Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: https://bit.ly/3iaGleJ
Aqua Bound Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle: https://bit.ly/3z1kiOH
FOOTWEAR
NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: https://bit.ly/36F1B6Y
NRS Boundary Boot: https://bit.ly/2TaCMgl
PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS
NRS Guide Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yVID8j
NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3dkDYaD
NRS H2Core Silkweight Shirt: https://bit.ly/3xF43pX
NRS H2Core Silkweight Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yZGbO2
NRS Hydroskin Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3wCvoI3
NRS Riptide Splash Jacket: https://bit.ly/3BbAZZJ
NRS Flux Dry Top: https://bit.ly/2U3Pvlw
PFD’S
NRS Odyssey PFD: https://bit.ly/3ibIk2n
NRS Zen PFD: https://bit.ly/2VCfrF3
NRS Chinook PFD: https://bit.ly/2TaEAG9
OTHER PADDLING GEAR
Zoleo Communicator: https://bit.ly/3zw7gw1
NRS Drylander Sprayskirt: https://bit.ly/36z5BG6
WRSI Current Helmet: https://bit.ly/2Te6KA6
PADDLING SHORTS/BOTTOMS
NRS Benny Board Short: https://bit.ly/2VIbK0L
NRS Hydroskin Shorts: https://bit.ly/3hCXPl2
SUNGLASSES
WileyX: https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR
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Blog: https://in4adventure.com
MADE POSSIBLE with the Support of:
Ontario Creates: https://www.ontariocreates.ca/
Bell Fund: https://bellfund.ca/
PRODUCED BY
Heliconia: https://www.heliconia.ca
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