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Paddler's Christmas Wishlist with pro Kim Russell


Pro boaters Kim and Christina Russell
before getting on the river to test
their tips


Kim Russell dropping one in
Canada. She looks like she
knows what she's talking about.

"The most comfortable, lightweight, waterproof drytop I have ever used {Kokatat Rogue Drytop}," Kim Russell says.

Wave Sport's new Diesel 60, 70, 80
Meet Wave Sport's redesigned Diesel, the ultimate 4x4 of kayaks. With its new rocker profile and increased flared sidewalls, this kayak is faster than its predecessor. In addition, its is even more maneuverable, loose and forgiving! With its comfortable, easy-fit outfitting, its new thigh hooks, and three sizes, this boat fits anyone and everyone. This boat is truly the 4x4 of kayaks, running rivers effortlessly and even rivaling the Habitat for its creeking ability. But it’s also great for beginners. So, if you’re looking to give to a boater who wants to run-rivers and wants to step it up on the occasional creek, this is the boat for you.

AT2 Superlight
Undeniably the best paddle I have ever used...period. The AT2 is super light, super strong and has lots of power. It’s great for both playboating and creekboating! When I use this paddle, I feel I can take three strokes to every one stroke any other paddle takes. $459.00

Kokatat Rogue Drytop

The most comfortable, lightweight, waterproof drytop I have ever used. In the ocean, and on the rivers, this top does it all. In fact, it's so light that when you're wearing it, it feels like you're not. Thanks to GORE-TEX XCR fabric, you'll not only be comfortable, but you'll stay completely dry. Unlike other drytops, range of motion is completely uninhibited. Get rid of those pesky velcro straps at the neck and wrist too- no more annoying drytop adjustments in the eddy! All these points make for the most comfortable, waterproof drytop on the market! Get your friend one of these and they will absolutely love you for it.

SnapDragon Design's Armortex Sprayskirt

This skirt is the Ferrari of skirts, with its 3mm neoprene around the waist and 4mm neoprene reinforcing the edges. With this extra reinforcement, this skirt fits tight, and keeps water out. (Key for the winter paddler you know) It even comes with an optional implosion bar to minimize the chances of skirt implosion. Built "Snapdragon" tough, this skirt will outlast virtually any other skirt and keep you warm and dry when you need it.


H2OAudio Waterproof Ipod case and headphones

Ever want to listen to your favorite tunes while you paddle? Well, now you can! With H2OAudio's wide variety of waterproof Ipod cases, you can take your Ipod with you! Have no fear, the cases and headphones are extremely easy to use and comfortable to wear! Out on the ocean, or on your local creek, get ready to jam out.

 

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Heard in the Eddy

"Early on that day we came across a fresh dead body that was still in neoprene and had been buried under rocks...it showed us just how delicate life is. Later on we found out that there were two dead in the same pile of rocks..."

--Sam Sutton on paddling Siberia's Argut River in July


"To leave a patient on the side of a river while you get your gear out of the car and set up a rescue system you read about in a book is simply not good policy"
--Duke Bradford, owner of Arkansas Valley Adventures on the rescue of a 13 yr. old girl from Clear Creek on 6/17/10. A rafting guide employed by Bradford was arrested for interfering (read=assisting) with the rescue.

I was a god-damned poster child for bad judgment...dumb, but what can you do when you're hypnotized by a force of nature?"
--North Fork Payette pioneer Doug Ammons on being lured in by record high water to come out of Class V retirement and paddle the Lower Five at a record 9,000 cfs (and subsequently swim).

"My initial goal was to not embarrass myself."
--Tao Berman, after winning his first-ever ramp competition, at the Red Bull Canal Crashers Big Air Contest during Richmond, Va.'s Dominion Riverrock Festival.


If you don't sit in the right place, you'll sink."
--72-year-old Leo Swinimer (as told to the Wall Street Journal) on paddling his 600-lb. pumpkin in Nova Scotia's annual Windsor-West Hants Pumpkin Regatta.






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