Liffey Descent 2011

caz · September 06, 2011, 08:21:08

Hey is anyone heading to the Lower Liffey race this Sat? Should be fun!

Karen · September 08, 2011, 20:47:47

Should be dry dry dry though.

caz · September 09, 2011, 14:57:09

Really? North West is flooded. I just remembered I'm supposed to be running a Surfski race in Clare tomorrow...

I have no idea how to use a Surfski

Gareth · September 25, 2011, 17:33:50

Just Wondering for those who've done the Decent before, you wouldnt wear all the same gear as you would on a normal river trip would ya

. wetsuit, thermals, cag ?? Just thinking with the distance you have to go, u'd be knackerd if ur wearing all that gear ?? Any advice would be great

kmck · September 25, 2011, 18:12:18

Most people who race wear very little, I've seen people paddle with just a B/aid and deck. I'd would go for a rash vest, platypus/camel pack, helmet, maybe neoprene shorts or longish shorts and good booties as you do need to walk a bit to the get on and for the portage. It's later than normal and this may influence your choice.
I haven't raced it and any long distance I was on, I was more likely to be nice a warm due to liver damage to need much.

Karen · September 25, 2011, 19:09:28

Make sure you have some padding on you knees or thighs or where ever you are gripping the boat though, it's a long races and you will get bruises otherwise.

But otherwise, I went with a thermal and BA. Helmets are compulsory. Platapuses and amazing, if you haven't got one I'd recommend buying or borrowing one.

Gareth · September 26, 2011, 00:01:07

Cool thanks for that, I have all that gear i was going to go into town and get a load of stuff, New Cag mainly but i'll put that off a bit longer, I had to Google the Platapuse packs never heard of that b4, but good idea. Thanks

Gareth · October 03, 2011, 21:07:48

Just wondering is anyone in the club doing the Liffey Decent anymore or is everyone doing rescue ?

Karen · October 03, 2011, 21:57:51

Niall is!

Douchier · October 03, 2011, 23:04:29

Ah fuck.

Nuala · October 04, 2011, 14:55:38

Have they sent out the information packs with stickers yet? They're leaving it a bit late.

Matt · October 04, 2011, 16:53:40

They never send them out - you have to go pick them up

Nuala · October 04, 2011, 21:37:18

Oh yeah, forgot about that.

Eoghan · October 04, 2011, 22:24:51

Best of luck lads! I'll try be there to push you in at sluice!