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Lacing Straps and Eyes Keep Items Secure and Accessible

by Outdoor Hub May 18, 2012
Lacing Straps and Eyes Keep Items Secure and Accessible

It is crucial for kayakers and canoeists to keep their gear secure, yet accessible.  Beckson Marine’s Lacing Hooks and Eye Straps enable users to customize their on-board storage needs. Kayakers can stow a spare paddle, pump and recovery equipment within easy reach.  When used with netting or shock cords, lacing hardware keeps gear lashed securely [...]

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Paddling for a Purpose: Double Amputee Hector Manley Kayaks the Mississippi for Charity

by Outdoor Hub Reporters May 17, 2012
Paddling for a Purpose: Double Amputee, Hector Manley, Kayak’s the Mississippi for Charity

Hector Manley, born and raised in a small village in El Salvador, was just 12 years old when he was severely injured during a 2001 earthquake. He suffered burns over 70% of his body, which eventually forced doctors to amputate both of his legs. After four months in the hospital a group of Rotarians helped [...]

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Kayaker Attempting to Break Record Speed Circumnavigation of Great Britain

by Outdoor Hub Reporters May 16, 2012
Kayaker Attempts to Break Record Speed Circumnavigation of Great Britain

On the evening of Wednesday, May 16, kayaker Joe Leach plans on paddling through Port St. Mary harbour on the 15th day of his estimated 80-day journey. The record to beat is 80 days kayaking around the perimeter of Great Britain, a path that is debated to be between 7,000 and 11,000 miles (depending on [...]

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Elie Adds New 10-foot Models to its Popular Line of Sit-on-top Kayaks

by Outdoor Hub May 11, 2012

Sit-on-top kayaks continue to gain popularity with paddlers of all levels who appreciate their exceptional stability, ease of use, safety and affordability. In response to demand from kayak enthusiasts ranging from recreational paddlers to sports fishermen, Pelican International’s Elie brand recently expanded its line of sit-on-top kayaks with the addition of two new ten-foot models, [...]

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Have You Ever Considered Skydiving in a Kayak?

by Outdoor Hub Reporters May 7, 2012
Have You Ever Considered Skydiving in a Kayak?

Professional B.A.S.E. jumper Miles Daisher has definitely considered and mastered the sport. Having unofficially B.A.S.E. jumped more than anyone else in the world (2,300 times) and run the gamut of aerial sports, he had to find a new thrill. In the following video, produced by Barcroft Media, Daisher paddles across the sky at 13,000 feet [...]

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The Outdoor Campus-West Releases Summer Program Schedule in South Dakota

by Outdoor Hub May 4, 2012

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks’ Outdoor Campus-West in Rapid City has released its program schedule for the coming summer. “We’ve expanded some of our programming and have a lot to offer for everyone in the family,” said Chad Tussing, director of The Outdoor Campus-West. Program topics include wetland wildlife, kayaking, archery and more. Several special events [...]

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“Summer of Paddling” Challenges Iowans to Seek Fitness Through Paddling

by Outdoor Hub May 1, 2012

When Dr. Galyn Vande Zande discovered the magic of kayaking Red Rock Lake in 2010, his main motivations were nature watching and a yearning to explore the area. He never expected to enjoy benefits like lower blood pressure or welcome news on his bathroom scale. “I was dumbfounded,” said Vande Zande, who has a family [...]

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Introducing Bellyak, the Gear You Need for Bodyboating

by Outdoor Hub April 27, 2012
Introducing Bellyak, the Gear You Need for Bodyboating

A revolutionary new water sport is on the way to a river, lake or beach this summer. Bodyboating on a Bellyak is the fresh, new way to play on the water and is certain to appeal to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. It combines the full body fitness of swimming, the exhilaration of riding on the [...]

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SeasonFive Announces Roster of Top-Level Athletes for 2012 Season

by Outdoor Hub April 17, 2012
SeasonFive Announces Roster of Top-Level Athletes for 2012 Season

Revolutionary technical apparel brand SeasonFive announces its 2012/13 team of professional athletes. The SeasonFive Pro Team includes professional kayaker and philanthropist Brad Ludden, stand-up paddleboard champion and fitness trainer Nikki Gregg, stand-up paddleboard yogi Rachel Brathen, and women’s world champion freestyle kayaker Emily Jackson. Brad Ludden has kayaked more than 100 first descents on rivers all over the [...]

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Angry Swan Sends Kayaker to His Death

by Outdoor Hub Reporters April 16, 2012
Angry Swan Sends Kayaker to His Death

A Villa Park, Illinois man died while at work on a pond Saturday, April 14th when he rolled off his kayak into the water and accidentally drowned after a swan swam at him. Anthony Hensley, 37 years old, married and a father of two, worked for a company that used swans and dogs to keep [...]

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Midwest Paddlers Get Geared Up Early This Year

by Josh Wolfe April 10, 2012
Midwest Paddlers Get Geared Up Early This Year

Midwest river flows have come a month earlier this year with minimal snow levels and warm days. Many boaters were propelled to hit the water quickly if they were to have any chance of making a run. Paddlers also had to deal with ice in the rapids as it was pinned to the bottom in [...]

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Unconventional Kayak Company, Bellyak, Appoints Darby Comm

by Outdoor Hub April 9, 2012
Unconventional kayak company, Bellyak, Appoints Darby Comm

As you look to the water this spring, be prepared to see a new kind of boat afloat! Bellyak, out of Asheville, NC, is launching a new type of kayak that will enable all levels of water lovers to explore, ride, surf and play in their favorite rivers, oceans and lakes. More details to come [...]

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NRS Announces New Film Series

by Outdoor Hub April 9, 2012
NRS Announces New Film Series

NRS and Forge Motion Pictures announce the launch of a new short film series entitled, Of Souls + Water. Filmed in exquisite high definition, five episodes tell the real stories of five character archetypes, all bound together by the common theme of water. A teaser will introduce the series on Sunday, April 8, at www.nrsfilms.com. [...]

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Jackson Kayak Officially Launches Its Newest Fishing Kayak

by Outdoor Hub March 29, 2012
Jackson Kayak Officially Launches Its Newest Fishing Kayak

Jackson Kayak has once again teamed up with professional kayak angler pioneer Drew Gregory to announce the release of their newest fishing kayak, the Big Tuna – a solo or tandem fishing vessel. The launch date for the highly anticipated boat is set for Monday, April 2. This is the third fishing kayak that Jackson [...]

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Austin Canoe and Kayak Launches New Logo and Brand Message

by Outdoor Hub March 29, 2012
Austin Canoe and Kayak Launches New Logo and Brand Message

Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the official launch of their new ACK logo and tagline “Outfit Your Adventure” to support the company’s expansion as an all encompassing outdoor adventure retailer. The launch of the logo and tagline was facilitated by the company’s product expansion as a result of customer demand. It [...]

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New Kayak Angler Paddles from Bending Branches

by Branches LLC March 27, 2012
New Kayak Angler Paddles From Bending Branches

Announcing a full line of new kayak angler paddles from Bending Branches. These new paddles were designed by professional kayak anglers and include paddles for the full range of paddlers who are hooked on kayak fishing…from the weekend angler to the passionate pro. Angler Scout – An entry-level paddle, the Scout provides great value as [...]

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Wave Sport Team Announced for 2012

by Outdoor Hub March 14, 2012
Wave Sport Team Announced for 2012

Wave Sport has been a leader in whitewater kayaking for over 25 years. Always innovative and always driven to perform, Wave Sport has spread the love of boating through its designs and through the people paddling its boats. Along the way, there have been characters, eccentrics (of the good-natured variety, of course) and more than [...]

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Dagger Announces 2012 Team Line Up

by Outdoor Hub March 14, 2012
Dagger Announces 2012 Team Line Up

Dagger has announced its pro team for the 2012 season, celebrating more than two decades since the very first Team Dagger hit the water in the late 80’s. Team Dagger athletes will continue the heritage of competing at the highest levels of kayaking, as well as exploring remote rivers of the world and using their [...]

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For Iowa Paddlers Water Temperatures are More Like March Than May

by Outdoor Hub March 13, 2012

With temperatures approaching the 70s over much of Iowa, river users and paddlers are reminded that while the air temperature feels warm, the water is still ice-water cold and the threat for hypothermia and cold water shock is very high. “This is the time of year when paddlers get the spring fidgets and we want to [...]

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Outdoor Nation Youth Paddle Grant Winners Announced

by Outdoor Hub March 12, 2012
Outdoor Nation Youth Paddle Grant Winners Announced

Outdoor Nation announced today the grant winners of The Paddle Nation Project, an initiative that aims to connect young Americans with their waterways through recreational paddling. The Outdoor Industry Association® Paddle Advisory Council selected 13 projects from a pool of 156 applications, choosing winners based on their innovation, likelihood of increasing paddling participation, number of [...]

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