So you’ve seen these epic videos of whitewater kayakers taking on waterfalls and want to be able to create those same kinds of videos. Seth Ezekiel West tells you how in his video…
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe isn’t just a paddle shop. It’s a paddling center with a focus on education and a passion for the water for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages near their Portland, Oregon headquarters.
When you paddle on cold water or in cold weather, a wetsuit or drysuit a key safety gear in case you capsize. But which is best for you? Let’s look at the differences…
Kayaking, pack rafting and paddle boarding are generally very safe water sports. But they do carry risks. Here at Aqua Bound, we prioritize paddling safety for everyone at all skill levels.
Aqua Bound Ambassador Trey Harrell recently spent a month paddling world-class whitewater in New Zealand. Trey’s trip was full of challenges, excitement, and unforgettable experiences. He’s sharing highs, lows, and everything in between.
Because kayaking and other paddling sports are outdoor activities, the weather plays a big role in enjoyment and safety. Let’s look at some risky weather scenarios that can impact your kayaking negatively, and how to prepare for them.
Terrain360 is a web-based resource that showcases 360-degree virtual “tours” of natural resources like hiking trails and water trails. Its many applications include benefits for kayakers, canoeists and other paddlers.
British Columbia’s Stikine River sits just east of Alaska’s panhandle and about a hundred miles south of the Yukon provincial line. Often called “the Everest of whitewater,” kayaking the Grand Canyon of the Stikine was a dream trip for Thomas Franco.
The PaddleWays app is a feature-packed digital tool for those in the paddling world. NRS partnered with onWater (a water recreation app) to develop it and launched PaddleWays in mid-2023.
You wouldn’t believe the kayaking adventures people have had over the years! Here’s our list of suggested books for those of you who love to enter into the stories of those who’ve challenged themselves in ways few others have.
Kayak Freak of Handbjerg, Denmark is northern Europe’s largest kayak shop. Their 2,500-square-meter building houses 1,000 kayaks of all sorts at any given time, along with canoes, SUPs and any paddling accessories you could want.
These gear items have been personally tested and approved by Aqua Bound Ambassador Ken Whiting and given his two thumbs up for Paddle TV’s annual Best Paddling Gear awards.
Aqua Bound’s Aerial whitewater kayak paddle uses revolutionary technology that makes it the most durable paddle on the market. How do you know if you need such a beefy paddle?
Aqua Bound Ambassador Ken Whiting took a solo river trip down one of the world’s best canoe routes in Canada’s Algonquin Provincial Park. But he chose a kayak instead of a canoe to tackle the river’s many whitewater sections.
Iia Vuorenpaa is a member of the National Finnish Freestyle Kayak Team, competing on a global scale in 2024. We were happy to be able to ask her a few questions amid her busy training schedule.
Our mission here at Aqua Bound is to inspire meaningful outdoor experiences by offering premium products worth bragging about. To do that well we maintain a constant underlying mindset of innovation.
Kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, packrafting—these paddlesports are amazing ways to enjoy nature, get some exercise and have fun with others. But how do they affect the environment, both positively and negatively?
Although kayaking is statistically an extremely safe sport, some kayaking mistakes can be serious. Here we look at seven that can lead to tragedy and how to protect yourself by keeping safety top-of-mind.
Amanda Selsky is the author and illustrator of a new high-quality coloring book that celebrates women in whitewater paddling. Raft guides, whitewater kayakers, recreational paddlers and moms who row—all are represented in this fun and inspirational book!
We’re super stoked about our new Aerial whitewater kayak paddle family and how it’s being received in the whitewater world. We pulled together a few review videos we found on YouTube to help you make your paddle decision too.
Get Outdoors Pedal & Paddle is a Greensboro, North Carolina paddlesports shop dedicated to education and conservation efforts, serving their customers and offering a variety of kayak trip opportunities. They’ve become one of the largest outdoor retailers in the Southeast.
