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Paddling Life, BoaterTalk Join Forces

In an age when online advertising is growing up to 30 percent every year, two of the country’s leading online resources for paddlers have joined forces to help grow the sport, better serve the industry and give advertisers a combined, cost-effective platform to present their brand message to the largest audience possible.

Staff Post - August 1, 2007

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Fluid, U.S. Distributor Part Ways

Effective immediately, Go Big Distribution will no longer distribute Fluid Kayaks in the U.S. market. Due to increased financial difficulties and production issues, Fluid Kayaks...

Staff Post - August 1, 2007

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This One’s For the River

Marathon whitewater kayaking trips seem to be en vogue this summer. First there was Tommy Hilleke and John Grace greasing California’s Middle Kings. Then this: Colorado’s Paul Gamache completed Utah’s Cataract Canyon in 18 hours, a 95-mile callous cruncher usually done in four to six days.

Staff Post - July 31, 2007

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Roll ‘Til You Puke

You might have to twirl ‘til you hurl, but if you can gyroscope yourself to more rolls than anyone else at this year’s Outdoor Retailer tradeshow in Salt Lake City, you could walk—or wobble—away with bragging rights and a $200 prize (which you can put straight toward a bottle of Pepto-Bismal)...

Staff Post - July 31, 2007

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Potomac, Deerfield Fests Go Off Largetime

Two mainstay paddling events in the East went off without a hitch recently, proving that all things whitewater are still moving and shaking huge east of the Mississippi...

Staff Post - July 31, 2007

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Confluence Restructures Sales Team

Easley, SC, July 30, 2007- Confluence Watersports announces the restructuring of its sales organization. The new structure features four regional sales managers who...

Staff Post - July 30, 2007

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Landslide Alters Animas’ No Name Rapid

Paddlers braving Class V No Name rapid on Colorado’s Upper Animas River near Durango will now face a different drop. On July 22, following a week of torrential thunderstorms that blanketed southern Colorado, a rockslide buried one of the section’s most marquee rapids....

Staff Post - July 27, 2007

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Esquif Reintroduces Spanish Fly and Prelude

Frampton, Quebec – July 26, 2007 At the Summer Market Open Air Demo in Salt Lake City next month (August 9-11) Esquif Canoes will...

Staff Post - July 27, 2007

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Industry Buzz: OR Demo Day Moved

Open Air Demo's Location Has Changed! OR’s Open Air Demo to move location due to poor conditions at Willard Bay State Park. Due to...

Staff Post - July 27, 2007

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Confluence Adds to Team

Boat Company Grows Management and Expands Customer Service Easley, SC, July 24, 2007- In a step to bolster its production, quality, and customer service...

Staff Post - July 24, 2007

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Dan Gavere Leaves AT for Werner

Werner Paddles hires Dan Gavere as Southwest/Rockies Rep and Outrigger-Stand Up Surf Rep Werner Paddles is thrilled to announce effective August 1, Dan Gavere will...

Staff Post - July 23, 2007

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Mine Proposed for Salmon

Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Mining Operation on the Salmon River The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) will hear public comments on a proposal to...

Staff Post - July 19, 2007

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Industry Buzz: Yakima Names 3 New Key Execs

Supporting the strong business momentum of 2007, Yakima Products, Inc., an innovator in vehicle rack solutions for boats, bikes, winter sports gear, and...

Staff Post - July 17, 2007

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Safety First – The Werner Four-Piece Breakdown

Even if you break down, you still want power. That’s our philosophy and that’s why it’s easy to stick a Werner Powerhouse four-piece($230) in the back of your boat.

Staff Post - July 13, 2007

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AW Gets Wed. Releases for Montana’s Swan River

The fourth year of releases on the Wild Mile of Montana's Swan River in Bigfork is underway. Wednesdays through the summer as long as...

Staff Post - July 12, 2007

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Industry Buzz: Johnson Outdoors, Confluence Reach Settlement

Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a global leader in innovative outdoor recreational products, today announced the Company has reached a settlement agreement with Confluence Holdings Corp. that will end a long-standing intellectual property dispute between the two companies.

Staff Post - July 11, 2007

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The Flyin’ Frenchman

Mathieu Dumoulin is one of the best wave riders in the world. Have you ever heard of him? The 19-year-old Frenchman finished 4th at the Ottawa Worlds in May and is the defending Euro Cup Champion. His crisp pan ams and elegant air screws helped him stand out amongst the planet's best freestylers. He talks with Paddling Life about the French booing EJ at the awards ceremony, paddling in France and his big finish that opened everyone’s eyes to his insane talent.

Staff Post - July 10, 2007

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Industry Buzz: Kelty Sylvan Sport Team Up

Kelty is proud to announce a recent partnership deal with mobile adventure gear manufacturer SylvanSport to head up the tent segment design and construction efforts for SylvanSport’s highly innovative, ultra-light camping trailer and gear hauler.

Staff Post - July 10, 2007

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Owners Regroup After Tornado Demolishes Kayak Resort

After a Category 4 tornado demolished Wisconsin’s 25-acre, 10-building paddlesports and adventure resort Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure on June 7, another tornado warning hits the area on July 10...

Staff Post - July 10, 2007

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Dr. Aqua on Tanya Shuman’s Retirement, one day descents and the best kayak porn music

Let me be the first to welcome myself back. Dr. Aqua has a bad habit of trying to make a living: hence the recent absence. You’ll have to excuse him (me). I’ve actually had a bunch of requests for a new column. Not because people are dying to read my prose but because the subjects of my last one were ready for it to go away. All’s well that disappears. Take it up with me next time we’re on the water.

Staff Post - July 10, 2007

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Hucking Canuck

Canadian Logan Grayling, 19, recently matched Tao Berman's Waterfall Record by plunging off 98-foot Johnston Falls in Banff National Park, first--and only--run by His Taoness in 1999. Chiropractors are standing by...

Staff Post - July 5, 2007

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Extra, Extra: Brazil Takes World Rafting Championships Crown

Monsoon rains finally arrived on Inje, South Korea's Naerinchon River, allowing the crown jewel Downriver Race to be held on the raging Upper Naerinchon River. The Czech Republic won the event, but overall honors went to Brazil. For the U.S., it's back to training for the next World Championships in Bosnia, with the men finishing 9th overall and the women 6th...

Staff Post - June 30, 2007

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U.S. Raft Teams Successfully Defend U.S. Titles Before Korean Worlds

With high water on the Arkansas, the U.S. men's and women's raft teams successfully defended their titles before flying to Korea to test their mettle at the Worlds...

Staff Post - June 27, 2007

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Do the Duo: PL Endorses the Topo Duo

As spring runoff turns to late summer float and bloat, we couldn’t help but rant about one of our favorite team-building river toys: Eskimo’s Topo Duo. These double-decked machines are old favorites but Eskimo remodeled the classic in 2005. Also, see details about Paddling Life's Topo Duo Photo Contest.

Staff Post - June 26, 2007

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