Sweet Protection builds some of the most advanced ski, bike, and whitewater helmets on the planet. But its roots trace back to illegal halfpipes hidden in the woods of rural Norway. This is the story of a few passionate athletes and their quest for better gear.
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Don’t just take a river trip — make the most of it! Remember these 10 items and you’re sure to have an unforgettable adventure that’s both safe and comfortable.
Paddling phenom Dane Jackson set a new Green Race course record of 4:04, just missing out on cracking the 4-minute barrier. We got to chat with Jackson after his big win and get some insights on how he prepared, how the race went, and what the future holds.
Join Nouria Newman, Ben Stookesberry, and Eric Boomer as they attempt the Triple Crown of Patagonia kayaking — the Baker, Bravo, and Pasqua.
‘I just paddled and paddled, it came within probably 5 feet of the back of my kayak like up on a plane surging,’ the kayaker said.
Drone footage captures the sudden collapse (and scary close call!) of a cliff on Lake Superior.
Oru is shaking up the boating world with the release of the lightest, most packable, least expensive folding kayak. It easily fits in your trunk and sets up in just 3 minutes.
The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks on the market.
The third video in a new series from Fat Tire puts a fly fisherman and a whitewater kayaker together. In an effort to understand each other, they experience the water in new ways.
Love kayaking, colorful personalities, and old trucks? Well, you’re going to love this video by Filson and Merrell.
Greenland-style paddles use a narrow blade to propel canoes efficiently. Our writer put the Akiak by Gearlab to the test for this review.
Whitewater might not be top of mind when you think about Michigan. But Grand Rapids wants to change that. It’s going big, ripping out dams and restoring a river to its natural state along the way.
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Are you in the market for a new paddle to get you into uncharted waters? We took this roundup of paddles for anglers to the Madison River in Montana for a river-based test.
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better. I had the opportunity to take the new Old Town Topwater in its 10-foot 6-inch incarnation for a test spin, and it held its own on small water.
The origami-inspired folding kayak company, Oru, now offers pairs a way to get on the water. The Haven is the world’s first folding kayak for two people.
The Mirage Outback, Hobie’s best-selling fishing kayak, receives a full overhaul. Here are the details.
After 10 years, Old Town returns to the touring kayak market with its new Castine series. The Castine 140 is a day touring kayak designed for comfort and performance. We took it out for a day trip on Falls Lake to see if it’s worth the hype.
Tenaya Creek rages over huge rapids and smooth rock. Dane Jackson absolutely crushes it, and this video clearly shows his stoke.
Fish, hunt, or explore: The Wilderness Systems Radar 135 offers multipurpose usage to the everyday adventurer.
The future of personal watercraft looks bright! We scoured the ICAST fishing convention to find seven exciting new fishing boats.
Catch more fish, fish more spots, and get some exercise — the Old Town Predator PDL fishing kayak has plenty of upside. We took it up and down the largest reservoir in Kansas to see just how well it performs.
A team of three paddled 125 miles from Havana, Cuba, to Florida. This is the gear they used for the ocean kayak trip.
The world’s longest river has some massive rapids. Learn the story of Sadat Kawawa as he ascended within the Ugandan kayak scene to compete with the world’s best.
Dagger will bring back the iconic RPM and RPM Max kayaks for its 30th anniversary. They’re two of the top-selling whitewater kayaks of all time.
You love to paddle. There is nothing better than the freedom of the river. Perhaps working on the river would be the perfect job? This is what you should know before becoming a kayak instructor.
Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.
Mythic Gear’s budget-priced Taruba drysuit allows even the financially-challenged kayaker to paddle year-round.
Get your butt to Iowa and get in a kayak. Sound silly? We did just that.
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Last week, a team spearheaded by Oru Kayak attempted, and failed, to paddle from Cuba to Florida. This guest column explains the endeavor from an insider’s perspective.
Ben Stookesberry and a team of international kayakers were 300 miles into the first descent of a Colombian river when FARC seized the group.
Can an origami ‘folding’ kayak manage the rigors of a multi-day, whitewater river trip? We paddled an Oru Bay ST 45 miles down the John Day River to find out.
