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Review of the Big Dog Force Canoe

by local boy J.J. This boat has a non-traditional look being small but it feels good on river. Things I like: The initial stability is stout enough to not tire out your core and your lower back when you are just floating. You can relax in easy water and not feel like...

So You Want Your Dry Top to Last

If you think that buying a dry top, wearing it, and then pulling it out of your gear bag every once-in-a-while is all you have to do to keep it in one piece, you will soon be unpleasantly surprised.  There is actually some dry gear care and storage advice that will...

The Throw Rope Dilemma

Throw ropes come in many shapes and sizes, so choosing which one is best for your needs can be a tough decision.  There are a three different factors to use in determining which rope is good for you: diameter, length and material. Rope Diameter The smallest size rope...

Test Driving the Recon 83 Overflow Style

Rain rain don't go away - we want another play day!  A brief window into why the south east is such a paradise for boaters appeared the past few days with amazing river levels all over the place.  Overflow is one of the highlights for Class IV+ boaters and  it was a...

The Wave Sport Recon is Here!

The Wave Sport Recon has landed in the Gorge.  And it took no time before we were all headed to the river to give it a test drive today! I am a crummy gear head, so I am the last person to break apart a boat and review it (I was once asked to give feedback on a...

Introducing the New Wave Sport Creeker!

New Wave Sport Creek Boat brought to you by David Maughan, Wavesport Designer “My design intent is to create a boat that will get paddlers down the river safely while performing at the highest levels of creeking, river trekking and Class IV-V+ boating. It is my desire...

Avoiding the River Booty Trap

by Max ovett What is the first thing you should do when you buy that brand new paddle? The answer is put your name, number, and email on it with SHARPIE! These three things should be written on all gear, because if you ever happen to lose, break, or forget a piece of...