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Watch Out Big Water Boys

Written by Neil Wright Monday, 29 November 2010 00:00

She might be older and a lot more experienced but that's what you like about her. And that's exactly why you've always wanted one.

Here's How

Taken It To The L'Edge

Written by Neil Wright Friday, 20 August 2010 00:00

Features > Boats

It's been a long time coming but they are finally roling off the line, Esquif's new solo canoe the L'Edge is promising to make BIG waves in the world of open boating.
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First Look: Fluid Detox

Written by Virginia Monday, 10 May 2010 00:00

Features > Boats

At long last, the Fluid Detox kayak is now in production. Get a first look at this creek boat with a playful planing hull here.

Esquif L'Edge Solo Canoe Design Finalized—Available Soon!

Written by Virginia Tuesday, 04 May 2010 00:00

Features > Boats

At long last, first images and specs of the finalized design of the highly anticipated Esquif L'Edge solo whitewater canoe have been released. The L'Edge is headed to the mould manufacturers this week. Get a first look and find out how to pre-order here.

Try Riverbugging at Palmer Fest!

Written by Virginia Thursday, 18 March 2010 00:00

Features > Boats

Europe's hottest new whitewater trend—Riverbugging—has come to Canada. Try out a Riverbug this May at Rapid's Palmer Fest whitewater weekend.

Freestyle Kayak Supermodel Weighs Just 16 lbs

Written by Virginia Wednesday, 10 March 2010 00:00

Features > Boats

The Stealth is a new, highly specialized, full-carbon freestyle kayak from venerable slalom boat manufacturer Vajda and World Championship medalist Peter Csonka.

First Look—Blackfly Canoe

Written by Virginia Monday, 08 February 2010 00:00

Features > Boats

Blackfly Canoes' first production model is a winning freestyle open boat design available now. Designed specifically for international freestyle competition by 2009 World Freestyle OC1 Champion Jeremy Laucks.

Sneak Peak—New Jackson Creeker

Written by Virginia Friday, 08 January 2010 00:00

Features > Boats

Testing began a couple of weeks ago on the new Jackson Villain creek boat. Here's a first look.

First Look—New Pyranha Play Boat

Written by Virginia Friday, 11 December 2009 00:00

Features > Boats

Check out these just released photos of the new Molan freestyle kayak.

2010 Jackson Fun

Written by Virginia Marshall Monday, 23 November 2009 00:00

Features > Boats

Jackson Fun series river play boats get a makeover for 2010. This is the third—and Jackson says best—edition of the company's best-selling whitewater boat.