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