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• paddlesport 4:51 am on August 11, 2008 | 0 | # |
  Tags: or, orbix, outdoor retailer, pungo, tarpon, wilderness systems

  The Kayak Konsole on all Pungos

  The Harmony removable Kayak Konsole gets some upgrades this year. Check out the new lever-locking Orbix 8″ hatch.

  Images below are prototypes. Production versions will vary somewhat in color and design.

  

  It was good. Now it's better.

  Orbix Hatch Covers

  New “turn and lock” hinged hatch cover makes access to gear a breeze. This replaces the slip-on hatch cover design on select Pungo, Pamlico, Ride, and Tarpon models. Available in the round 8″ and oval 10″ versions.

  

  Yup, that wasn't too hard.

   

• paddlesport 4:32 am on August 11, 2008 | 0 | # |
  

  So much action in the booth the sound was a little difficult to hear in the overview below! AT Paddle’s new Eddy, the ultralight, but ultrastrong paddle was quite a sight to see. Not just the slick new design, but watching people “test” it out by flailing it through the air and almost taking out the rest of the paddles and passing booth visitors….

   

• paddlesport 4:28 am on August 11, 2008 | 0 | # |
  

  

  The new Perception Tribute

  The 2009 Perception Tribute 10.0 and 14.0
  

  The new Perecption Tribute models were unveiled at OR this week to intense interest. Sporty performance never fit this good… (well, at least since we launched the original Tribute kayaks). The new Perception Tribute line is still effortless to paddle, yet offers surprising speed. It’s great for a wide range of paddling experience,  but offers great performance.

  Many companies are offering kayaks that open up the paddling experience to a wider audience, but how many are really fun to paddle?  The Tribute sacrifices no performance. If the reception at OR is any indication, you’ll be seeing this one around a lot next year.

  

  Ready for the closeup....

   

• paddlesport 7:34 pm on August 10, 2008 | 0 | # |
  

  Find out more about this concept boat and a whole lot of other Wave Sport news from the Outdoor Retailer show at the DoubleYouEss.com live blog at the link below.

  http://www.doubleyouess.com/main.php

  

  Booth Pic

  

   

• paddlesport 3:37 pm on August 10, 2008 | 0 | # |
  Tags: confluence watersports, or, outdoor retailer

  

  Confluence Watersports was profiled in an interview at the Outdoor Retailer Show Daily blog.  Sue discusses the state of the paddlesports industry in today’s economy.

  Check it out at the link below!

  http://www.outdoorretailerlinks.com/showdaily/?p=17

   

• paddlesport 3:20 pm on August 10, 2008 | 0 | # |
  

  Mad River Canoe unveiled a few surprises for 2009 as well, check out a few preview images from the show..

  

  Recognize him?

  

  Expedition 186CX

  Booth photos

  

  

  

  The beer canoe (beer not a standard option)

   

• paddlesport 3:07 pm on August 10, 2008 | 1 | # |
  Tags: or, outdoor retailer, tarpon, wilderness systems

  The redesigned 2009 Wilderness Systems Tarpon line was unveiled at OR this week to rave reviews.

  Also, the big buzz from the booth was the new Zephyr 155st concept boat. Check them out..

  Tarpon 120 preview

  Check out the new Orbix hatch, for easy open and close storage. On the right side you can see the prototype of the new SlideTrax accessory rails for no-tools required outfitting.

  

  Nice hatch...

   

  Zephyr  155st concept

   

  

   

  New Kayak Konsole Design!

  Standard on the Pungo 100,120, and 140, the new removable kayak console easily attaches to the rim of the cockpit. Features the redesigned 8-inch Orbix hatch.

  

  Redesigned for 2009

   

• paddlesport 2:53 pm on August 10, 2008 | 1 | # |
  

  Dagger’s new Light Touring kayak, Whitewater, and full release of The Green Boat turned some heads at OR…

  

  Dagger booth

  Check out these preview images below:

  Dagger Axiom 6.9, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 

  New river cruising/play boat combines performance desired by experienced paddlers with the forgiveness and predictability suitable for newcomers and those ready to advance their whitewater skills.

  

  The Axiom Whitewater kayak

  

  Passed the dry land test!

  Axiom’s PFS 2.0 Ratchet Backband

  

  Performance Fit System (PFS) 2.0

  New Dagger Alchemy 14.0S and 14.0L Light Touring

  A light touring kayak that can do rivers?  Welcome to the Alchemy. Designed for both flat water and moving water (inland rivers or surf zones) control and maneuverability is key.

  

  And it just looks good...

   

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