Rush Sturges



Nickname: RKS, Adrenaline Rush, Babushka,

DOB: 2/14/1985

State/Hometown: Forks Of Salmon, CA

Favorite place to paddle/favorite drop: California, Quebec, Africa, NZ, Norway etc.

About Me:  I dedicate most my time to freestyle and extreme kayaking. I have been traveling the world for the past 7 years exploring, competing, and trying to push the sport I love.

Playboat: Crazy 88

Creekboat: Nomad 8.5

Favorite Move: The Hail Mary (front flip off a waterfall)

Favorite Music: Everything... Orchestral to rap

Must-Have Accessory: iPod

Other Hobbies/Activities: I make hip hop music (download my EP on iTunes by searching Adrenaline Rush EP The Road Is Gold) as well as whitewater kayaking films. I am also an owner of a clothing company for kayakers called Tribe. (TribeRiders.ca)

Professional Accomplishments: 100+ first descents worldwide, 4X USA Freestyle Kayak Team member, 1st place in multiple film festivals/events etc.

Why you love kayaking: It's ridiculously fun

Media
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vFKh22bAlY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikfqdHS3xkU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi15DKNMkWg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywC8L5Gyh-4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAltq6EaTCo&feature=related






PHOTOS COURTESY IAN GARCIA & LANE JACOBS