The greatest MALE PADDLER of the last 10 years?


Eric Jackson ....29% Steve Fisher ..... 18% Billy Harris ..........5%


How many whitewater boats do you own?


The greatest


FEMALE PADDLER of the last 10 years?


Nikki Kelly .........16% Tanya Shuman ...8% Ruth Gordon .......7%


More than 10 BOATS


12% 23% 19% 13%


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Important features you consider when car shopping 26% CARGO SPACE


19% Can I sleep in it? (and perhaps have sex, see above)


16% Off-road capabilities 10% Rackability of boats 5.8% iPod AUX jack


NOT SO IMPORTANT FEATURES: 1% consider safety Only 0.5% consider if they can afford it


What was the


most significant gear invention in the last 10 years?


Planing hull Gore-Tex drysuit (with feet) Adjustable outfitting Creek boat safety features


Carly Harris


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