Video of Jordy Searle Breaking his Back on the First D. of Salto Saudades in Brazil

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Kayaker holds on after breaking his back on a huge waterfall

Gradient and Water - Probably the most full on thing I have ever experienced, this was hard to edit/watch for me but also motivates me to take advantage of every moment in life. And you should too. - Jordy SearleKokatat ll Liquidlogic Kayaks ll Watershed Drybags ll Werner Paddles ll Earth Sea Sky ll @Snap Dragon ll

Posted by Gradient and Water on Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Check that incredible video showing Barny Young (yellow boat) and Jordy Searle paddling the first D of salto saudades in Brazil. A 40 ft falls in Santa Catarina. Jordy ended up breaking his L1, L2 and L3 on that run. Luckly he was not alone, and was paddling after 5 weeks… never boat alone!

by: Jordy Searle

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