Live from the OR floor: NRS

NRS has been working hard with the team over the last year to really tweak the kayaking gear line-up and are launching a ton of new gear that we've been asking for. Check out the new Flux Drytop designed for playboating comfort; bomber eblow pads for playing in the rough; a new kayak pack to lug around the creekers; and (what I'm most excited about) a KAYAKERS DRYSUIT!



There are seven new colors for the Women's HydroSilk line, and yes they now have pink


NRS is also making some really nice Trailer runner/water shoes called "The Descents." I like these because now we can hike into to the creek and jump into your boat without ever switching shoes.


Flux Tops - The newest drytop from NRS which I've been begging for all these years. The Flux are lightweight and breathable with a volcano gasket on the neck instead of a velcro strap. I got to use this bad boy in the pool, and it's the epitome of comfort.


The Motion tops have seen a little revamping but still offer the same soft-shelled, fleece lined heaven as they did before.



And finally... NRS rolls out it's first Kayaking specific Drysuit. The Inversion Kayak Drysuit is double tapped (inside and out) on the feet and has a big overskirt to keep the water from sneaking in the top of your skirt. And as you would expect from NRS the relief zipper comes standard in all Inversion Drysuits.

Wavesport's new Habitats

Wavesport unveiled it's first full-on creekboat in 10 years. The Habitat 74 and 80 are Robert Peerson's latest projects since, well the Projects, and he has not let us down. The Habitat is deffinetly not your mom's creek boat. These bad boys come with stronger seats, 5 safety bars on the deck, and a pin step out system.

The 74 gallon Habitat (yellow) comes in at 8 feet long with some stylish lines. The bigger brother (blue boat) comes in 80 gallon and is 8'4". I wish the pictures would do this boat justice, but you will just have to wait till the boat shows up at your local retailer. All I can say is that this is the boat that the team has been begging for and Robert has delivered.

Enjoy



Here's the new rotomolded (read as super strong)seat that is going in all the new Habitats and the Diesels starting soon. Sorry the picture is not better, but the bow pillar is also molded plastic creating a step for pinned paddlers to climb out on.

There is also a larger spot in front of the seat for either a nalgene or a large throwbag. The back of the seat is super low making it easier to jam in overnight gear, camera tripods, and other random stuff.











Side note: I still wish that they had taken LJ's suggestion and named the boat "The Gnarmaster"

Karl's Freestyle Video Goes Live

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Mission: Epicocity and Enter the Donkey Premiere - Salida, CO 7/3

Big stuff this week in Colorado.

There is going to be a double premiere of "Mission: Epicocity" and "Enter the Donkey" folowing the Wavesport demo in Salida on Thursday (7/3). The WS Demo will be in Salida at Upper and Lower Rodeo Holes starting at 10AM and going until 5PM. Come on down, paddle a Wavesport boat, and hang out with the bros.

After the demo, Benson's Tavern will be hosting the double premiere of "Mission: Epicocity" and "Enter the Donkey." Both amazing films and great excuses to get drunk with your friends.

On Friday there will be an all day Wavesport demo in Buena Vista at the Play park. Just look for the giant trailer full of WS boats down by the river.

See you there,
EP