Wave Sport Kayaks and Endless River Adventures: two companies willing to think outside the box -an interview with Chan and Juliet Paddling Pioneers: How ERA and Wave Sport Conquered New Frontiers in Whitewater Kayaking For many new boaters,…
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What is the Best Spray skirt for a White water Kayak?
How to decide which skirt is best for you. There are numerous options out there!! The two biggest choices you have to make when thinking about buying a spray skirt for your whitewater kayak are 1) whether you want a rand or bungee skirt, and…
Unraveling the Mystery of Choosing a Kayak Helmet
The Helmet is one of five essential pieces of kayaking gear Whitewater kayaking necessitates an investment in 5 essential pieces of paddling gear: boat, paddle, sprayskirt, helmet and pfd (personal flotation device). When headed out to…
Cold Weather Gear: Starting with Neoprene – What is it and How Do You Take Care of It?
Looking out of the shop at the cold winter scene outside, we are so grateful for all of the great cold weather gear available to paddlers! For those who don’t want the temperatures to keep them from the river, choosing the right gear is…
The Details are in the Fit of a Whitewater Helmet
The detail of buying a whitewater helmet is in the fit. How often have you purchased a pair of shoes, eye glasses or anything else of value, only to realize after that the fit isn’t right? How about a helmet that looked nice on display, but…
Adding Garmin as one of our Partner Brands
“We make products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this, so our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions.” – GARMIN We are excited to add Garmin as one of our partner brands Why…
Dry Top Maintenance
by Nick Lomas, kayaker extraordinaire and retail encyclopedia First taste of cold weather….you pull your dry top/dry suit out of the closet….and tragic! You find the gaskets need replacing. It’s time for some dry top maintenance. How about…
DeltaV 73: stability, speed and boofability
The test driving of the prototype of Liquidlogic’s new DeltaV 73 has been anything but demure, and a good number of us have taken it through its paces on the river. First impression: the turboboosters work regardless of the size or…
2017 Demo Gear Sale Starts Today!
2017 DEMO GEAR SALE STARTS TODAY!! Snap Dragon Sprayskirts AT Paddles Stohlquist PFDs Kayaks All gear is 2017 and in great shape! Flying Squirrel Recon 93 Mullet Remix 59 Party Braap Remix 69 Remix 79 Jefe Chico Remix 49 Kids Gear Custom…
The Delta V: Nimble Sums it Up
Review Compliments of Mary Mills I took the Delta V out today on the Nantahala from Surfers through the Falls. I normally paddle a Recon and a Diesel so will compare to them. First impression was it is wiggly, less primary stability than the…
Review of the Delta V
brought to you by Dennis Lyons First of all a little bio data to frame the discussion. I am 5’11 about 200lbs without gear. The day I paddled the Delta V I carried only a water bottle and float bags. I have paddled about 8 years and comfortable…
Adventure Travel: Don’t Leave without Your Astral Rosas
Starting to think about what to pack for your winter travel? Don’t leave without your Astral Rosas! It’s not just that they look good. They do! Rosas feature granite grip outsoles, three separate strap options and four eye-catching colors – so…
Boat Review: Big Dog Havoc and Force Kayaks
I will say upfront: probably every boat review I do for this site for the near future will inevitably start with “Compared to XX Wave Sport boat.” Can’t be helped – I paddled Wave Sport boats almost exclusively for 25 years. But once I had a…
LiquidLogic Mullet Kayak Review
Mary Leatherbury Mills June 22 at 8:45am Mullet reviewAs most of you know I am a Wavesport gal and I still love my Recon and Diesel, but want something a bit more playful. My leg issues make it hard to sit in a boat comfortably due to nerve and…
Demoing New Designs: Liquid Logic and Big Dog
Shared by Mary Mills, whitewater kayak enthusiast I had an afternoon free and decided to demo some new boats. ERA now has all of the Liquid Logic Fleet for demo and sale and I wanted to check out the Remix. I liked the outfitting, but still up…
Liquidlogic and Big Dog Kayaks Featured in the Nantahala Gorge
ENDLESS RIVER ADVENTURES PARTNERING WITH LIQUIDLOGIC KAYAKS AND BIG DOG KAYAKS – Nantahala Gorge, NC, March 6, 2016 Endless River Adventures today announced a partnership with kayak manufacturers Liquidlogic Kayaks and Big Dog Kayaks. Located…
Fly Fishing’s Secret Weapon: Astral Rasslers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTqPjaDFM1k&feature=youtu.be Fly fishing for over 30 years, one thing I can tell you is that sometimes catching fish is not as hard as keeping your footing on slippery riverside rocks. Fly fishing boots help…
What’s So Great About AT Paddles
AT=Adventure Technology “Technology” is the operative word in a brand that prides itself on cutting-edge technology and thinking outside the box. Thinking outside the box is particularly necessary when trying to come up…
How to Keep Warm Kayaking Without a DrySuit
Zipping into a drysuit to enjoy kayaking on a cold day is the bomb. It is also a big investment. Don’t let not having a dry suit deter you from enjoying a beautiful winter day on the river! Here are a few tips from the North American Endless…