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Being a whitewater kayaker for years I always thought of rafts as slow and clumsy - nothing I wanted anything do with. When we brought in some NRS Rafts last year I decided I better take it out at least once so I could competently talk about them to customers.Much to my surprise, I had an absolute blast. "At least once" quickly turned into 8 or 9 days out after work and a few weekend excursion …

I picked up the drysuit in mid December of 2016. Over the last 3 months paddling on the rivers of Vancouver Island, it has been put to the test. - The material feels very reliable and durable. With approximately 30days in the suit, it has very little wear.- Hiking into the rivers through snow and that ever present BC bush it has kept me warm and dry!- The blue colour, which i am loving, has r …

J-Cradles – use with touring and recreational kayaksPros- Prevent warping damage on plastic kayaks.- Allows you to get more boats on one rack.Cons- Not a great option if you need clearance to get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof. Folding cradles are available for when you leave the cradles on the roof and are not transporting kayaks.- More difficult to load by yourself.How to us …

Getting your Canoe, Kayak or SUP to the water is an integral part of paddling. Unless you own an inflatable or folding boat that you can fit in the trunk you will need to invest in some transportation equipment. Sometimes the most dangerous part of paddling is getting you and your boat to the water in one piece. We've all seen vehicles on the road where the drivers load has shifted and is …

The Vedder River in Chilliwack BC is world famous for its year round fishing. Being just 5 minutes from my door it also makes for a great paddling destination. The Vedder River is often passed over by local paddlers as a destination because people expect challenging waters and fast currents, none of which actually reside on the Vedder.Taking the dogs out for a cruise on the boards, Vedder River.Wh …