Run of the River
A Guide to
Boats and Gear
Intro Pro
SPRAYDECKS
sNaPDraGON
ArMortex exp
reInforCed
Designed for the most savage hair
boating you can conceive of. The
seals SHoCKer
deck is made of a single piece of
We’ve paddled in the Shocker on class II to III waters without ever having Kevlar for maximum strength. Even
an implosion and, years later, it’s still keeping us dry. A Sealtex wear after a Hoovering in a nasty hole,
guard around the rim, 3.5-millimetre neoprene throughout and glued, the chest tube’s neoprene gripper gasket keeps your boat dry and stops
stitched and sealed seams make this skirt excellent value for the money. the tunnel from twisting around your torso like PJs in flannel sheets.
$120 us $250 Cdn/$180 us
sealsskirts.com snapdragondesign.com
PADDLES
« harMONY rIver PASSAGe WerNer SHerPA CArBon »
Durable nylon/fibreglass blades with reinforced We love the Sherpa’s versatile mid-size blades
tips and an alloy shaft are built to take the for both river running and playing. The carbon
rock-bashing, low-brace-off-the-bottom abuse blades catch cleanly, look sexy and are smooth
of novice paddlers. You’ll also appreciate the and powerful through the entire stroke. The
affordable price tag when you lose your first featherweight carbon shaft is available bent or
paddle in Washing Machine. straight with your choice of blade offset. Like
$80 us/Cdn
most, this Sherpa is tough.
harmonygear.com
straight/bent $280/$380 us
wernerpaddles.com
aQua-BOuND edGe » « eChO PaDDles
Ubiquitous at paddling schools throughout PurSuIt
the country for its unbeatable price versus
Crafted in Montebello, Quebec,
weight and durability. Even with a full 20
by canoe instructor and fine
x 46 centimetre blade and tough T-grip
arts master Andy Convery, Echo
handle, the fibreglass Edge weighs less
Paddles’ lovingly constructed wood
than 850 grams. A curved blade offers an
and carbon creations can be found in the hands
aggressive catch while remaining stable
of a growing number of discerning river running
and flutter-free.
canoeists. Fibreglass, Dynel and aluminum protect
$85 Cdn/us one-piece, locally harvested hardwood and softwood for paddles
$105 Cdn/us two-piece
that are not only beautiful, but also bombproof.
aquabound.com
$279 Cdn full wood, $309 Cdn carbon/wood,
$339 Cdn full carbon
echopaddles.com
PFDS
salus eddy Nrs rAPId reSCuer
As self-indulged paddlers and Whether you use the generous pockets
gearheads, we’re pretty particular about for your iPod and Powerbars on
our PFDs. They should fit without riding your local after work river run, or fill
up or hampering shoulder movement ‘em with a GPS and throw rope for a
and be easy to put on and take off. remote expedition, this rescue vest is
They should also have tabs and equipped for any situation. Plentiful
pockets for a knife, snack and attachment points and integrated
lip chap. Fortunately the Salus quick release belt round out the
Eddy has these features and sturdy Rescuer.
more at a great price.
$200 us
$109 Cdn/$89 us
nrsweb.com
salusmarine.com
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