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New Inflatable Solo Kayak for Small Paddlers

Written by Virginia Monday, 24 May 2010 00:21

AIRE's Tributary Tomcat LV, new for 2010, is a smaller version of the Tomcat Solo, offering smaller paddlers an inflatable kayak that is easy to handle on and off the river.

More Riverbugging Dates Announced

Written by Virginia Wednesday, 24 March 2010 00:21

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More dates have just been announced for FREE Riverbugging clinics in Ontario and Quebec this spring.

“RIVERBUGS WILL BE TO RIVERRUNNING WHAT SNOWBOARDS ARE TO ALPINE” says Don Allardice, pioneer and owner of www.riverbug.me. For more info on what this new whitewater sport is all about, and Riverbug photos and video, check out the recent Rapid feature Try Riverbugging at Palmer Fest and video blog Riverbugging Set to Storm Canadian Rivers.

The new clinic dates, organized by Riverbug importer Trailhead Ottawa, let qualified individuals who work for an outfitter, school, club or retail store that carries Riverbugs to get their Riverbug credentials in just a couple of hours.

New Jackson Kayaks Website

Written by Virginia Monday, 22 March 2010 00:21

Rapid Blogs > Boats

Jackson Kayaks launched a new website last week. Other than a snazzy revamped design, the site most notably features full info on Jackson's new Villain creek boat and community pages for Jackson owners.

The JK website launches on the heels of Eric Jackson's own new personal website at World Kayak Blogspot.

For more on Eric Jackson, watch for a special news feature in our upcoming Summer issue, available May 1, 2010.

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VIDEO: Bliss-Stick Mystic Creek Boat Showcase

Written by Virginia Friday, 19 March 2010 00:42

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Filmed in Chile, Georgia and Massachusetts, this new video showcases the paddling prowess of the Bliss-Stick Mystic creek boat and Bliss-Stick team members Tino Specht and Sam Fulbright. Watch for a special look at creek boats in our Summer issue, available May 1, 2010.

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VIDEO: New Esquif L'Edge Solo Canoe

Written by Virginia Thursday, 04 March 2010 00:42

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Check out this first pre-production glimpse at Esquif's new L'edge whitewater solo open boat. Rapid will get our hands on one of these as soon as they become available—watch for a full review in our Summer/Fall issue.

Esquif L'edge from Craig Smerda on Vimeo.

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