Next Adventure News
The lastest news updates from Next Adventure Nation. Click on a headline for more detail on the news item. You can also click on the news "Category" to list news from only that category. For example, "Kayaking" or "Apparel" will list only news related to kayaking or apparel.
Maelstrom Kayaks: New at Next
Gear News | Kayaking
The Vaåg 174, and the Vitäl 166 are the impressive product of rigorous design, extensive research and testing. Expect superb handling from this stable, versatile kayak that’s also the lightest in its category. These boats are quite good lookers and are modeled after some of the best British-style sea kayaks. These boats are made in Quebec Canada under licence with Boreal Designs. $3,499.99
Aquatic Invasive Species Permit Available at Paddle Sports Center
Shop News | KayakingOur Crew at the Paddle Sports Center can now get you set up with the newly required Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit. And if you have questions about the program, or wondering what exactly you need, we are here to help. Cost is $7. Stop by and we'll help you protect Oregon's waterways. And avoid a big ticket!
You can also find a lot of information on the Oregon State Marine Board's website. Tons of great info there.
Bob's Hole is Back!
Gear News | Kayaking
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Bob's Hole is back and to celebrate we are offering some sweet deals on all playboats in stock, both new and used.
All playboats 20% or more off for the month of February!
We have new playboats from Fluid, Riot, Bliss-Stick, Dagger, Wavesport, and Necky as well as a good selection of used playboats. To learn more about Bob's Hole, read the latest post at PDX River Explorers. |
The New, New Paddle Center
Shop News | Kayaking|
Attention Next Adventure Paddle Sport Customers: The Paddlesports Center has moved again!! Just as we were getting used to our new digs, we have moved to a new location at: 704 SE Washington St. Portland, OR 97214 This spot is just around the corner from our old location and offers a much larger retail area to display our goods. |
We were all teed up to buy the building on Stark St, but found some structural and environmental challenges. Because these issues take time to resolve, it made sense for us to vacate the space while the issues are being handled.
We are now open and ready to serve you at the new space although we may still be hanging product for the first few weeks. So come see our newest store and thanks for your support. Who knows what the future holds with the new building or the old…it’s always an adventure at Next Adventure!
The Latest From Stohlquist
Gear News | Kayaking
The latest and greatest from Stohlquist... The Descent ($199.95) is the latest swift-water rescue vest based on the new platform shared by these two PFD. We have both of these PFD in full size runs, the Descent in Red and Mango and the Rocker ($129.95 ) in Black and Mango. You will be seeing these all over the local rivers soon, including on a few of your favorite Next Adventure employees! See you on the water.....
The Astral Green Jacket: Special Edition
Gear News | Kayaking
Be sure to reserve your special edition (only 100 made) Astral Green Jacket today. We will have a very limited stock of these sweet custom made in the USA vests available in December. You can reserve yours today for $230.00 at the Next Adventure Paddlesports Center.
Luke Spencer in the NYC: Interview on the Today Show
Shop News | KayakingLast winter, Next Adventure's Luke Spencer kayaked over 70 ft Outlet Falls in Washington State. The stunning photo of his decent, taken by Jed Weingarten, quickly circulated throughout the country and across the globe in magazines like Kayak Sessions, Outdoor and even National Geographic. When NBC's Today show caught wind of Luke's hefty plunge, they tracked him down and invited him out to NYC for an interview.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Check out pics from the trip and get some more of the details on our staff blog. Read more about Outlet Falls at PDX River Explorers.
River of Action in the PDX: 350 or bust!
Gear News | Kayaking|
(Photos by Bryon Dorr, On water Photos by Julie Borsetti) |
On October 24th, 4800 communities in 179 countries all over the world took part in this peaceful stand against rising carbon levels in our atmosphere. 350 parts per million is the estimated level of carbon said to be safe for sustaining human life and today it sits at 390 and climbing. NA's Bryon Dorr headed down to the river with some extra boats and got in on the action.
Check out his account of the day at nastaffblog.blogspot.com: "...All facets of the paddlesports community came out to create a floating "350" on the Willamette River in downtown PDX."
Picture's like these and video will be presented to the public as well as local, regional and national officials to raise interest and awareness with hopes of sparking action that will make a difference.
350.org Kayakers Action in Portland from Epicocity Project on Vimeo. |
PDX Kayak Film Fest...it just keeps getting better!
Website News | Kayaking
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We are proud to announce this year's PDX Kayaker Film Fest's first place winner, the lovely Chritie Glissmeyer who's "Northwest Livin" featured kick @#% paddling, beautiful white water, sexy ladies, fresh powder and, of course, carnage. The raffle was a big hit with generous donations from Rack Attack, Nookie, Neosport, Immersion Research, Stohlquist and GeorgeHits.com. Proceeds were donated to the Ryan Morgan fund. Thank you all for supporting the cause. Cheers to another successful PDX Kayaker Film Fest and to the beginning of another incredible season of white water boating in the Pacific Northwest.
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White Water Season...here we come!
Gear News | Kayaking|
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Fresh, crisp, chilly air is working its way back into the Northwest and Next Adventure knows we're on the verge of whitewater season. Check out the latest in whitewater protection for your head and yo' face! Sweet "Rocker" FF: $399.99 |
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FNA helmets in a variety of trick custom paint schemes. You have to check these things out! MSRP ranges from: $159.99-$299.99 |
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Also, don't miss out on the latest hot deals in kayaks like the WRSI Hail Mary Throw Bag in two lengths; 51' and 76' for only $19.99 (regularly $39 & $45 respectively) and the Palm "Sidewinder" Dry Top (regularly $299.99, now at Next Adventure for only $169.99!!!). |
