Ryan Lucas

DOB: 12.5.1991

Natural habitat: Extreme White Water

Nationality: New Zealand

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Career Highlights:

+ One day Grand Canyon Stikine Descent

+ Royal Flush-running all the big drops on Royal Gorge

+ 8 first-time descents

+ 100 ft. mark on waterfall

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Where and when did you start paddling? 

"I started in 2007 on the Kaituna River."

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Why are you doing this sport? 

"I paddle for the pure love and passion I have for this sport.The adrenaline rush, the challenge."

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What is your favorite spot to paddle?

"This is a hard one...there are many good ones out there. Little White Salmon, Big Bannana Alseseca, Nevados Chile."

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What was your best experience on water?

"When I am with a good group of my friends on any epic river around the world."

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What are your goals and plans for future?

"Try and stay injury free. Push my limits. Travel to more unexplored places/rivers around the world. Would like to get more into the expedition side of things."

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What do you like to do when you are not in a kayak?

"Mountain bike, run, anything you can get a good rush out of, I like to give all kinds of sports ago!! 

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Contact:

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