Wow. And to think there is a class 6 downstream called Cauldron of Hell, what a name.

At this point in history, humans are doing things on this planet that can't be undone. I suppose it could be said it has always been this way, but this dam is on a scale that is just... unnecessary and irresponsible. The Congo has life in it that exists nowhere else on earth. I realize that part of the world is quite effed up, but c'mon!! It brings back all the feelings I had about the Ashlu dam going in. Take your money and get the F outta MY WOODS, bitch!!

It just seems like the most backwards thing I've ever heard of. In 50 years what will be left to squeeze out of this planet? Probably nothing, so a search will begin for another 'clean energy' source. I see, not too far off in the distance, the movie The Matrix becoming a reality. I'm EXTREMELY disappointed to hear this disheartening news.

Edited by water wacko - 24 Aug 2012 at 9:57pm

So, it looks like there will be a premiere of this in Tacoma next week. And perhaps one in Seattle too? Anyone have any word on this?

The Portland show was apparently sold out and a good time.
http://www.fishmunga.com/screenings/

Right on. Looking forward to this.

Jerry we aren't long lost cousins are we?   

Re: Giant Mystery Moves: truly monstrous and horrifying to contemplate. I'm quite content to stick to my quaint little trickles of familiar runs here in Washington. Definitely inspired though, like you said, Bret, by where these guys are taking the sport.

Re: Dam-nation and the Matrix. We are already Damned, along with the Congo and all those massive projects in China as well, and already living in Mateix 1.2 or so. We have long since relingquished control of our politics, so what else do we expect?

Re: cockpit condom thingys and PFDs...
I believe Mr. Bradt referrs to his invention as a "Chastity Belt". Ask for it by name when it hits the shelves and becomes the next to be added to the growing list of "essential items" on the gear list. Oh how I long for the simple days when a whitewater kayaker only needed one hand to check off the "five essentials" before leaving the driveway. Come to think of it, I miss the days when the economy was vibrant enough for a grasshopper like me to have a driveway, bringing us back up to the Matrix...
As far as the PFDs, well, these guys have and use what is available to them. There is a point where high float pfds simply aren't ergonamic enough for a serious whitewater kayaker: too bulky. Their solutions seem more appropriate. Afterall, you don't really need that extra flotation till you swim, right? The boat otherwise provides that (although its limitations are plainly evident by that photo) Why not have the auxilery floatation inflate when you need it?

Awesome article in that issue of kayak session. Groundbreaking. Haven't seen the trailer or anything-- think Ima try to make it to one of the premiers...

Does anyone have info on the Seattle showing?  I have Googled all over the place and can't find anything, on the McCaw Hall website there are no events listed for Oct. 26.  The entire premier appears to be mid-mystery move - or else maybe I don't know how to work the InterWeb.

This could be a Super-fun, Freeride of an event if we can light the Fuse, and Varun doesn't make too much rain! (Groan!) Anyway looks like a great opportunity for the local clan to have a meet-n-greet. I'm down once details are available!