The Confluence family of paddlesports brands is showing off their newest member, Bomber Gear. The new line-up is getting lots of attention at Outdoor Retailer this week in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Bomber Gear founder, Rick Franken (center) shows off the new line (Photo: Michael Mechan).


This brand’s story has been one of ups and downs. While founder Rick Franken has always dialed in functional designs, until now, manufacturing and distribution of Bomber Gear hasn’t been stable enough to become a major player in the game. Now, with an impressive dry system of tops, pants, socks and gloves that fit as well or better than most other offerings on the market and skirts that promise to keep you drier than ever, Bomber Gear has come into its own. As soon as Bomber Gear's new pickings cross Rapid’s editorial desk, we’ll run full reviews.

 
Rapid's publisher, Rapid Media, is hosting OR’s Paddle Zone, a hub for industry insiders at the event. Stay tuned for up to the minute product updates live from Salt Lake City. You’ll find more info on new and hot products in Rapid Media’s 2012 Paddlesports Buyer’s Guide, available to Rapid subscribers and on newsstands in November.