OK we got Tyler Bradt on the phone and he gives us an account of his descent of the massive and current world record, Palouse Falls. Enjoy.

Interview with World Record Waterfall Holder Tyler Bradt from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

More details HERE.

Cover Shot of Outlet Falls, first descent by Erik Boomer

Jerry’s Baddle is a combined bike and paddle race in the Green River Gorge. Each year competitors come out to raise money for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS in memory of the late Jerry Beckwith. In 2009 local hero and world traveller Mefford Williams tells us his story of dominating the field and taking home the championship. For more information check out Shane’s post here.

Interview with Mefford Williams, Jerry’s Baddle Champion from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

Today LVM brand manager Will Lyons turns 24. Wish him a good one.

John

Happy Birthday Will

Here we have Megan on a recent trip to the Cheoah River. Her and the rest of the Richmond Virginia Crew were kind enough to risk life and limb to save this giant Snapping Turtle from certain doom. We salute Megan and her life saving Golden Stroke!

Look at the claws on that thing!!!

First things first, we want to emphasize how impressed we were with all the work that went into these videos. No one understands more than us how hard and frustrating it can be to capture, edit, export, and send off video projects, probably last minute. Secondly, it was a tight race. We put up the online poll to see what the public had to say, and the public spoke loudly. There was some speculation of some vote manipulation going on, so we took those with a grain of salt.
In the end, we have to give the win to Kirk Eddlemon and Gorged Out Productions. His submission was well edited, had fresh footage that is rarely seen, and documented their trip and the work that went into it well. These guys got out there and killed it, ’nuff said. Congrats Kirk, all your exploration and legwork paid off. Kirk’s video will open LVM 30, and the other videos will be in the Bonus Features. Huge thanks to all of the contributors, keep at it. This was an exciting contest and there’ll be more to follow. Stay tuned.

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Kirk Eddlemon and Gorged Out Productions from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

Here John Grace gets Rush Sturges on the phone to discuss yesterdays world record waterfall descent. Tyler had a successful line off the 180+ foot Palouse Falls in Washington on April 21st. Rush was there to document the entire event from start to finish which will be released in his upcoming film ‘Dream Result’. Listen to his account and place your vote in the column below. Is Tyler’s waterfall an advancement of our sport or is it simply a crazy roll of the dice? Interested in your comments and we will get Tyler’s Interview up soon enough.

John Grace Interviews Rush Sturges on Tyler Bradt’s World Record from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

We ended up with six outstanding entries in the first ever ‘Werner Paddles Wet Kayak Contest’. This contest is unique in that all the participants were forced to edit to the same track! The judges here in the LVM office and out at Werner are in a three way tie, and have decided we need your help with the final decision. We have a voting poll at the bottom of the page so if you are a contestant rally your friends and family for their votes. We will announce the winner Thursday at noon.

This first entry is from the Alabama Kayak Club. Sam England heads up the effort and shows us how they do it in Alabama.

Alabama Kayak Club Entry by Sam England from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

Here is Kirk Eddelmon’s Entry brought to you by Gorged Out Productions. Kirk and Crew show us some interesting runs on the Cumberland Plateau we don’t get to see that often.

Kirk Eddlemon and Gorged Out Productions from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

Next we have a unique little piece brought to us by Dave Deggendorg. While filmed on only one rapid this video has kept our attention during each viewing.

Dave Deggendorg from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

Our next entry is by Phat Drop Productions. Paul Butler puts the focus of this little piece on some classics and features some solid class 5 action.

Phat Drop Productions from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

Next we have LVM charger Matt Fithian charging in with a well rounded entry featuring class five and some freestyle. Enjoy.

Matt Fithian Entry from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.

Here we have young lion Mason Robinson and others getting after it. They really want me to put them on LVM and it just may happen. Check out the shots of Duke Creek as they boys show us how to take the hit with style.

Mason Robinson from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.