About Anton Lippek
I'm Anton Lippek, and I am an Olympic hopeful canoe slalom athlete and extreme kayaking ambassador. I was the Canoe Slalom English Champion in 2010, the 2009 Etive River Race Champion (with team-mate David Bain), and the 2006 Junior British Champion. My main focus is on the Olympic Discipline of Slalom Kayaking and I am aiming for GOLD. Alongside these aspirations I spend what time I have spare running rivers in my fantastic creek boat , the FLUID SOLO. Escaping routine and getting a fix of adrenaline really does do wonders.
Sponsors
Family: A big thank you to my parents and family for the big support they provide.
Fluid Kayaks: After winning the Etive River Race in 2009, Fluid Kayaks supplied David Bain and myself with their outstanding creek kayak, the Fluid Solo. The performance of the kayak is outstanding. It's not the fastest boat on flatter parts of a river but it excels with control on the rough stuff. With volume distributed nicely to promote ease of resurfacing after running big falls, and with its unique Hull design it turns with ease while still allowing the drive to make those tight eddies. Check out their website for more info on the Solo and their other outstanding models.
White Water Active: A big thank you to Jim and Sally for the support they have given and who provide me with an excellent centre for me to train. A fantastic combination of white water and physical elements make for an brilliant training environment. From white water rafting to a 90 foot abseiling experience, from kayaking the white water rapids to descending into the mysterious green gorges of Wales, White Water Active has an experience for you! Take a look for yourself: www.whitewateractive.co.uk
HydraSports: A leading distributor in the UK for canoe slalom boats in equipment providing me with the opportunity to be in a new boat design "grafit" by RK design. 2008 for me saw major setbacks with things at home becoming tight. Steve has helped me find my feet and get back into a boat for the next season. Thanks! Visit the website to find out more on the range of high quality boats and kit: www.hydrasports.co.uk
