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Dagger Gerber Collaboration

Dagger have teamed up with Gerber to produce a Dagger version of the famous Shorty River knife.

Dagger Gerber Collaboration
Dagger Gerber Collaboration

Dagger are dubbing this the “Dagger Dagger“.

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Nookie Storm Jacket – First Look

The Nookie Storm Jacket is part of Nookie’s UK made dryer range. We’ve got one in for review at Unsponsored and will be giving it some use over the next few months. However, first impressions are good. This jacket looks and feels very well made. The EvoTX 4ply waterproof breathable fabric is fully taped and simply feels bomber.

Nookie Storm Jacket – First Look
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2020 Sweet Protection Colours

From our friends at North East Kayaks and Paddles.

What do you think?

The New Disco

The new Disco is ready for testing. This prototype from Corran is ready to be taken out on the water. What do you think?

The New Disco
The New Disco

I had a yellow Disco with the surf seat (same seat as in this blue Disco). It was awesome.

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Titan Kayaks Nymph – A Closer Look

Titan Kayaks have shared a number of images of what will be a new slicey river runner. 

Titan Kayaks Nymph
Titan Kayaks Nymph – A Closer Look

The specs are as follows.

Length: 274cm | Width: 65cm | Volume: 250lt

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River Elf Storm Rider – Review

I’ve waited long enough to author this review to allow me a chance to use the River Elf, Storm Rider M for close to a dozen times under varied, low water/high water conditions. That, to avoid the manifestations of the typical instant euphoria reflecting in reviews of new, exiting toys.

River Elf Storm Rider - Review
River Elf Storm Rider – Review

So, here it goes:
http://www.riverelf.com/k1stormriderSM.html

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123 Fit Your PFD

Chris Brain runs through the three simple steps to properly fit your PFD.

123 Fit Your PFD
123 Fit Your PFD
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Black Witch

It must be the season for a load of kit damage as over the last couple of days I have had several emails about repairing gear. Probably the glue I have used the most for the repair of gear has been been McNett Black Witch neoprene glue. The Black Witch glue is perfect for repairing rips, tears and nicks in spraydecks, wetsuits etc. It also works well for filling holes on the inside of non-neoprene gear like drysuits or dry tops.

Black Witch Glue
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Plastic Welding Skills

We love Ninja type plastics welding skills at Unsponsored and this example from Benjamin Ghertner is A1.

Plastic Welding Skills
Plastic Welding Skills

The kayak fell off a raft stack last year and got dragged on the freeway for a bit. I used a plastic soldering iron and a square of plastic from an old kayak to patch it

Benjamin Ghertner
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Liquidlogic Prototype

Thanks to a follower from Instagram we have some shots of a Liquidlogic prototype taken a couple of days ago. Check it out.

Liquidlogic Prototype
Liquidlogic Prototype
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Nookie Hornet 18m Rescue Throwline – First Look

We have a Nookie Hornet 18m Rescue Throwline 8mm (9kN) in for review at Unsponsored. At 18m the Nookie Hornet’s 8mm floating line is the sweet spot length for most applications.

Nookie Hornet 18m Rescue Throwline
Nookie Hornet 18m Rescue Throwline
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Soul Waterman Dancer 3

The Danza or Dancer 3 as it is now known is going into production. Corran Addison gives a run down of what the new boat is designed for and the inspiration behind it.

Here is the hidden story behind the development of my new boat, that until now was cleverly named Danza so no one would guess the connection (did it work?).

Soul Waterman Dancer 3

I’ve been working with the original mastermind behind the Dancer, Perception’s founder Bill Masters, on this. I worked for Perception as a designer from 1987 to 1991. It had been my dream to work for the company that created the boat I loved so much and that I grew up paddling.

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