Name: Tino Specht

AKA: Tino Bambino

Date of Birth: July 7th 1988

Hometown: Charlemont, MA

About me: I am a small town boy who found my passions in Kayaking, Photography, and Music. I’ve been lucky enough to have been supported for the last couple years by great mentors and sponsors that have pushed me to improve in all of these areas.

Favorite style of paddling: Big Water

Favorite place to paddle: Chile

Favorite wave to surf: Corner Wave, Ottawa River

Favorite rapid: French Curve, Rio Maipo, Chile

Favorite move: A Big Old Airscrew

Favorite Trip/expedition: Any overnighter in Chile.

Kayaking Achievements: Descents of the Montaro, Amazon, Yangtze, Salween, Mekong and many other rivers.

Top 3 finishes in:
Futa Fest: Rio Futalefu Nublefest: Rio Nuble Panamerican

Championships: Ottawa River

Other hobbies: Music and Photography
What draws you to kayaking: I love the feeling of arriving to the house at the end of the day tired and feeling accomplished. Kayaking gives me that feeling. Personal

Website or links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tino.specht.5

Twitter:@TinoSpecht

Website/blog: https://www.facebook.com/NOMADEvolution
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