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Bill Parks

Bill Parks

NRS Founder Bill Parks ran his last rapid this week when he passed away from natural causes at age 88. Bill was known as a businessman, river runner, and educator, but he was foremost a humanitarian. He leaves behind a 50-year legacy of serving customers and community, people and the planet, steadfast in his belief that business could be a force for good in the world.

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K99 YAK

Are you UK based and fancy a kayak themed car numberplate?

K99 YAK

This one is up for sale by Matt Stephens. He can be contacted via email matthew.stephens ATTTTT gmail.com

Do you have a kayak themed plate already? What do you have?

(Please note that we have no connection with Matt and are not selling on his behalf).

Installing Jackson Kayak Bees Knees

The Bees Knees are designed to upgrade all Jackson Kayaks whitewater boats to provide a more secure knee fit for a better feel. This addresses the #1 request for improvement from our customers, and follows the JK way of valuing innovation and simplicity.

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Movie Monday 28 November 2022

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 28 November 2022.

Movie Monday 28 November 2022
Movie Monday 28 November 2022

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New Server

We have now moved Unsponsored over to a new server. Please let us know if you spot any issues.

Sweet Protection Bushwacker Helmet II – Review

We are big fans of Sweet Protection at Unsponsored and have been using their paddling and biking gear for years. We first got hold of a Sweet Protection Bushwacker mountain biking helmet way back in 2014.

Sweet Protection Bushwacker Helmet II - Review
Sweet Protection Bushwacker Helmet II – Review

Since then we have owned, used, crashed and written off several!

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Student Guide – Kayak Events

Student Guide - Kayak Events
Student Guide – Kayak Events

Going to your first kayak event is very similar to going on your first club trip except a higher level of endurance is required.

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Movie Monday 19 September 2022

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 19 September 2022.

Movie Monday 19 September 2022
Movie Monday 19 September 2022

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Movie Monday 4 July 2002

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 4 July 2022.

Movie Monday 4 July 2002
Movie Monday 4 July 2002

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Movie Monday

Installation and setup of new IT equipment at Unsponsored HQ has resulted in a delay to the publishing of this week’s Movie Monday.

Normal service will resume tomorrow.

Movie Monday 30 May 2022

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 30 May 2022. Help us out and give this post a share.

Movie Monday 30 May 2022
Movie Monday 30 May 2022

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Kayaks That Are 30 This Year

We are launching a new series for 2022 looking back at some of the kayak designs from the last 30 years. This is the first in the series.

Back in 1992 Dagger released the the AQII. The AQII was derived from the Noah Aeroquatic. The design came from the mind of Vladimir Vanha, founder of Noah Kayaks.

Dagger AQII
Kayaks That Are 30 This Year – Dagger AQII

The super stable AQII surfed well and could pull enders at the drop of a hat.

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