I've been a part of Core Paddles since its early days. The idea was to push the boundaries of material and process technologies to make the best paddles possible. When I say best, I mean: the strongest, lightest, most powerful, most ergonomic, least blade flutter, etc... When designing paddles the list of attributes that you strive for is quite high. In the end Steve Horvath … [Read more...] about REVIEW: CORE Kirri Whitewater Kayak Paddle
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5.10 WATER TENNIE: Because You Won’t Slip!
Five Ten AquaStealth rubber has long been coveted by whitewater enthusiasts. The rubber sticks to wet rocks like nothing else you can wrap your feet in. Five Ten has come in and out of the paddle sports specific bootie market many times. My favorite bootie of all time is the Five Ten Maverick, a tall bootie with interior zipper closure. Sadly it was discontinued a number of … [Read more...] about 5.10 WATER TENNIE: Because You Won’t Slip!
Graeme Anderson You Are Missed!
RIP Graeme Anderson: Oct 14, 1982-June 8, 2012 South African news article about Graeme's final chapter. HERE Graeme was a passionate person in everything he did. He had a can do attitude that was infectious and is someone you always wanted to be around. Graeme was an extremely talented boater that didn't mind pushing boundaries. I watched him run the minus rapids on the … [Read more...] about Graeme Anderson You Are Missed!
EVENT: Summer Outdoor Retailer 2012- Wrap Up
-Exploring Elements 2012 Summer OR Coverage- The Summer Outdoor Retailer show is a massive show with over 1,400 vendors displaying products that you'd find in your local outdoor store. Gear in such categories as; camping, climbing, paddling, apparel, footwear, etc... are all well represented. Many suppliers of all the little things that go into making this gear, think fabric, … [Read more...] about EVENT: Summer Outdoor Retailer 2012- Wrap Up
EVENT: Summer Outdoor Retailer 2012- Friday
-Exploring Elements 2012 Summer OR Coverage- The Summer Outdoor Retailer show is a massive show with over 1,400 vendors displaying products that you'd find in your local outdoor store. Gear in such categories as; camping, climbing, paddling, apparel, running, footwear, etc... are all well represented. Many suppliers of all the little things that go into making this gear, think … [Read more...] about EVENT: Summer Outdoor Retailer 2012- Friday