Oct 13

Oct 13 The Gear Shed - La Sportiva TX Canyon

TX Canyon by La Sportiva

Our team got the opportunity to meet up with Michael from La Sportiva to for a first look at their new Canyon Shoe the La Sportiva TX-Canyon (TX-C). This shoe is designed with some really innovative features in mind to help you navigate water environments. At it’s core it is a very similar shoe to some past favorites with a neoprene upper and closure designed to seal out dirt and debris. Our team took these on our 2022 France expedition with some great reactions to the performance during a variety of activities including rafting, canyoneering, and via ferrata.

Neoprene and Velcro upper seal
Rolled tread edges to help release from rocks more easily
Consistent and deep lug pattern
Vibram Sole which becomes more sticky when it gets wet

Pick Up a Pair

Show 1 comment

Support Our Work

Create a Premium Account for only $5 per Month

Most Recent Post

Featured

Oct 17, 2024

The Gear Shed - SOTAR Lance

Oct 17, 2024

Instagram

In our latest article (link in bio) we're talking about that strange popcorny smell that seems to spring up right when it gets warm. Fungus and bacteria take a huge toll on your body and your gear. So when your buddy be like, bro you stink, take that seriously because it can quickly lead to some equipment and medical issues.

In today's quick lesson, we're talking about how to achieve a little more power out of your strokes when you're hitting a big wave. Giving the thwart a little kick when you're pushing through a wave can give you a bit of an edge in your paddling. To do this effectively, you want to make sure you are really biting into the water with your blade and planting a good forward stroke. Remember, it is about moving the boat, not the paddle or the water. If you have a well coordinated team, you can do this in any paddle configuration to gain a little more of a push over short distances. If you want to learn more, check out our beginner and intermediate rafting series at the link in our bio.

In today's quick lesson, we're talking about layered safety. This is where we engage in safety practices with redundant backups in place. This can be as simple as 2 people in different places with throw bags, or a little more complex with shore based safety and a raft in an eddy below the shore based safety to help pick up swimmers. It's especially important coming out of winter when you may have boaters who haven't paddled in a while to just make sure we're watching each other's backs super well. Stay safe out there, friends!

Welcome

Oct 13 The Gear Shed - La Sportiva TX Canyon

TX Canyon by La Sportiva

Nov 3 Crash and Learn - Episode 4: Pit Falls

Sep 1 Rafting With Kailee: Episode 7 - Mountain Hardwear Interview