Dagger ROAM – The New Sit-on-Top Kayak ~ The Palguin Series

Playak News Flash - August 10, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Dagger ROAM – The New Sit-on-Top Kayak unsponsored - Still a growth area within the paddling world SOT design is developing rapidly. Dagger have just launched the new Roam for the 2015 season. The Roam, which features new Contour Surround seat system, reengineered outfitting and multiple storage options, is designed to be comfortable, maneuverable and versatile. Team Jackson Kayak Welcomes 'Adrenaline' Rush Sturges Playak - Rush Sturges, a 29-year old athlete who grew up around kayaking at his parents' Otter Bar Lodge kayak school, will bring his well-respected kayaking skills and filmmaking talents to Jackson Kayak.This filmmaker and musician is the newest ambassador for the leading manufacturer.Among the many superlatives listed to Sturges' credit are four-time US Canoe and Kayak Freestyle Team member, Adventurer of the Year by both Men's Journal and Outside magazines…. 183 miles from Japan to South Korea by Kayak-Mike Reid worldkayak blogs - Coastal pollution is a growing problem in Japan but it remains hidden by the many people who selflessly clean the beaches so we do not see the magnitude of this issue. NEW Ultralite models offered by Mad River Canoe Confluence - Since Mad River Canoe has been producing canoes for over 40 years, there are fewer people around who realize that Mad River started as a composite canoe manufacturer, producing the classic Malecite and Explorer in Fiberglass back in the day. We've built composite canoes throughout our history but for many years that production occurred side-by-side with Royalex canoe production. Destination Torngat Ben Stookesberry Werner - We had literally spent the first two weeks of the paddle simply as an approach to the Labrador Peninsula and the Torngat Mountains. Finally off the 70 mile long Indian House lake and more than 250 miles into the journey, the mighty George River picked up speed and headed north through the eastern side of the Torngat Mountains. Outdoor Retailer Update: What's new at JK! Jackson Kayak - Good times at Outdoor Retailer here in Utah! We're showing off all our new products to our dealers but I wanted to at least make this short simple post to share the stoke with everyone else because so many people keep asking via Facebook, Instagram etc. I'll briefly list out all our new products and what/who they're for and my thoughts on them. The Palguin Series unsponsored - Waterproof technology has remained about the same since the very first hard shell. Breath ability is achieved through diffusion: moisture and heat create enough pressure that moisture vapor finally passes through the fabric. Wildwater Canoeing World Championship on Adda River ICF - In Sondrio, Valtellina, the opening ceremony of the 2014 Canoeing World Championships took place.Hundreds of people watched the nations parade through the city centre. The official ceremony organized by Indomita Valtellina River was opened by the president Jaotomasini Schwertner. Ollie Shilston Wins Penultimate Round Of UK Series, Gets Ready To Take On World SUPracer - Ollie Shilston has taken out the Norfolk Broads SUP Race, the penultimate event of the 2014 UK SUP Clubs race series. Ollie beat home youngsters Pete Kosinski and Aaron Rowe, with the very slim final margin suggesting the lead draft train stayed intact almost right to the line. 2014 Season- 9 Countries and Counting for Nouria Newman Jackson Kayak - It's been a busy season so far. I've spent more hours paddling than in class and it's probably the reason why I wasn't far from failing my university exams. Astral's New Shoe – The Loyak unsponsored - The Loyak has a much lower profile than the Brewer. The upper of the Loyak is constructed from 1000 denier Cordura Nylon and the sole is made of G.15 rubber . The replacement for 5:10 stealth rubber. Bomber Gear – Dry Suit unsponsored - Another great run down from the guys at Rapid Media. This time a look at Bomber gear's new dry top. I used Bomber gear kit many years ago and loved it so am looking forward to trying this new bit of kit out later in the year.

Featured The new Kraken SUP models by Boardworks - Extra wide for incredible stability. Pulled in nose and tail design with thinned out rails for excellent surf performance. NRS Czar 6 - The ultimate river board: 9'6" short, 6" thick for super stiffness, Stomp Pad, 3 interchangeable fins Pau Hana Lotus 10' Yoga SUP - First ever full length interchangeable yoga pad on a SUP. Seamount system for attaching accessories.

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