Ryan Lucas


DOB: May 12th, 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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