Strongwater Global Posts

Fall Paddling Gear…

kb wrote 571 days ago:

Well we are in the heart of Fall here in Missoula, Montana. We know lots of folks are out hunting and what not, but it’s still a great time to be paddling. There’s nothing better then staying in great shape and paddling right up until the start of ski/snowboard season (and maybe during the winter season if you’re geared up proper). The key to enjoy paddling in colder weather, is to be geared up proper. Here’s a list of items that will take your cold weather paddling to a new level: (We’ve made a list in 2 categories…”Whitewater Kayak” & “StandUp Paddle Board”.

Whitewater Kayak:

1. The Ultimate SetUp:

Dry Suit: This is the Ultimate in cold weather attire wether creaking, running river or play boating…Dry and happy!
Union Suit: This is one single fleece layer for under your dry suit…That’s right…simple and warm!
Skull Cap: Brain freeze or not to brain freeze…
Mitts: Just like Mom always said, “mittens are warmer!” They also give you a nice grip on the paddle…

2. The next Best SetUp:

Dry Top: If you are paddling hard, you might still get damp… but you’ll stay warm
Dry Pants: Make you look cool if anything…?
Fleece Top: Multi functional for a variety of paddling conditions…
Fleece Pant: Multi functional for a variety of paddling conditions…
*Gloves: Not the warmest option…still warmer then nothing…

StandUp Paddle Boarding:

1. The Ultimate Whitewater SetUp:

* Wetsuit: If you want to paddle in whitewater below 45 degrees you need a 5/4/3 thickness minimum suit…4/3 is the best suit for Spring/Fall
* Booties: Go for the 5m booties for late Fall/Winter water temps

2. Flatwater SetUP:

Fleece Top: Layer like you’re headed to the slopes…just don’t fall in the drink!
Fleece Bottom: layer like you’re headed to the slopes…just don’t fall in the drink!
Booties: 3m-5m thickness booties will work best…

Tagged with:Dry suit • Dry top • StandUp Paddle Board • Strongwater • Wetsuit • Whitewater Kayak

Epic Evening at Lochsa-Pipeline

kb wrote 730 days ago:

Yesterday was an epic evening at Lochsa-Pipeline. We were joined by photographers Sage Burgess from Strongwater and Dan West of Raven’s Road Photography. Here’s a few Samples from Sage’s photo’s / links: ENJOY

Pipeline 2011

Pipeline Surf, 18 May ©Daniel West, 2011

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NEW LOCATION PARTY!

kb wrote 757 days ago:

Come celebrate the Spring of 2011 and our new location at 614 S. Higgins Ave Missoula, Montana -right next door to our old shop. We are having a boat swap from 12pm-5pm. BBQ from 1pm-4pm and we are hosting the Missoula Premiere of “FRONTIER” this years hottest new whitewater kayak flic from 7-10pm-DON’T MISS IT!

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Tagged with:Frontier • Strongwater • boat swap • premiere

Facebook

kb wrote 776 days ago:

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Make sure to check out and become a Friend of the Strongwater Facebook page-It’s the best place to stay up to date on all Montana Whitewater Events and the latest RUMORS, GOSSIP and HAPS in and around Strongwater Paddle Sports. Just click on the Facebook Icon (on the header of the website) and it’ll take you to Strongwater Heaven-hahha

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Strongwater River/Shop Report

kb wrote 778 days ago:

Well it’s April 1st and “no Joke” the rivers are going off! The Lochsa pumped up over night and Pipeline is perfect for surfing and SUP surfing. The run of course is good for whitewater kayaking also. Brennan’s wave is epic kayaking today as well -And if you haven’t smelt them yet -the buzz is out -our Jackson Kayak Rockstar and Hero demos have arrived today! Also the Alberton Gorge and Blackfoot Rivers are GTG so get out and Rip it******The Rivers and shop are going off right now, so we hope to see ya soon:::

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Tagged with:MT • Missoula • Montana • Rockstar • SUP Pipline Lochsa • Stand Up Paddle Boards • StandUp Paddle • StandUp Paddle Board • Strongwater • Surfboard • jackson-kayak • kayak • shop • store • sup • whitewater

Checkout the Latest Headwall Magazine: Strongwater is featured!

kb wrote 780 days ago:

Strongwater has a sweet new featured (SUP) StandUp Paddle Board article in Headwall magazine. There are some great photos taken by Aaron Teasdale. The photos were taken on a warm October day last fall on the Alberton Gorge. StandUp Paddle Boarding is fun on lakes, rivers and oceans. It is a fast growing sport and virtually anyone can do it! Strongwater has rentals so get out on the water this summer! Life is better when you surf:::