Magazine – The Paddle Sport Show

P2S 15 May 2024 Magazine

Magazine: Interview with David Bain – NRS x Pyranha

There was big news at the Paddle Sports Show last year, with NRS and Pyranha announcing a new strategic partnership combining sales and marketing initiatives to expand the impact of two companies at the forefront of the global paddle sports…

P2S 15 May 2024 Magazine

Magazine: Dealer Profile – Kanuschule Versam, Switzerland

Located in the majestic “Swiss Grand Canyon” on the banks of the Upper Rhine River, Kanuschule Versam is a shop, kayak school, and rafting company. Currently celebrating 35 years in business with three passionate Swiss paddling legends behind the wheel…

P2S 15 May 2024 Magazine

Magazine: From Big Water to the Big Time

With increased visibility for paddle sports in mainstream arenas comes surprising new opportunities and potential. ©adsoftheworld.com Lately, paddle sports are visible everywhere you look. Celebrities do it. Paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes feature in advertisements ranging from trucks and alcohol to…

P2S 15 May 2024 Magazine

Magazine: Embracing the E-volution

With more options and better paddle-assist technology, there couldn’t be a better time for paddle sports to embrace the E-volution. ©Kahe Pod Paddle sports have long given a way to be in nature’s thrall, to find that magic moment where…

P2S 15 May 2024 Magazine

Magazine: Invest in the future – Get the Kids Geard Up

Rather than dismiss youth gear as “not cost-effective,” brands are realizing that making paddle sports accessible to kids is worth the risk. Young bristish paddler Alfie Astle ©Peak PS Want a sport or habit to stick? Start young. Or so…

P2S 15 May 2024 Magazine

Magazine: One stroke at a time:The slow(er) but steady beat of SUP

An oversaturated market and overstocked shelves won’t last forever. SUP sales are slowing, but SUP is far dead. ©ICF Over the past twenty years, SUP has taken the paddling world by storm, growing exponentially and attracting countless enthusiasts. Every year,…

P2S 7 May 2024 Magazine, News, Press Release

JACKSON KAYAK and WERNER PADDLES JOIN FORCES

JACKSON KAYAK AND WERNER PADDLES – STRONGER TOGETHER A new alliance between Jackson Kayak and Werner Paddles signifies a powerful partnership that is built on shared values and a commitment to excellence. Jackson, and Werner are proud to continue a…

P2S 6 May 2024 Magazine, News

Magazine: One Step Closer, Creating A Virtuous Circle

Can paddle sports create a dealer-based system where used and end-of-life gear are recycled into usable materials? For all our efforts toward sustainability, the paddle sports industry exists alongside an ugly truth. We leave a massive environmental footprint, from plastic…

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P2S 14 February 2023 Magazine, News

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Trailhead Paddle Shack – Trailhead Canoes, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Trailhead Paddle Shack has been a Canadian landmark for nearly 50 years. It began in 1976 as Trailhead, merging with the Paddle Shack in 2012. We met with co-owner Jason Yarrington…

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P2S 13 February 2023 Magazine, News

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How simplified products are helping paddlesports work toward a circular economy. A surprising trend is on the horizon: stripped-back products focusing on versatility and durability. Is this the first step to reaching a circular economy? Being a leader in the…

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