This series of introductions begins with one of my favorite paddling days…
Category Archive: History
28
Mar
Meet Our Ambassadors, Part 1
Taking the time to learn more about the paddlers who make up our community of ambassadors has been such a rewarding experience. To be able to reach out to someone, asking them to share a window into their life- how they got into paddling and what it means for them to be an ambassador, opens up your eyes to the amazing community of paddlers that surrounds us.
28
Jan
Pyranha Memories: Looking back on the Burn
By now, you will likely have heard that we took the difficult decision to discontinue one of our most iconic designs, the Burn, in August of last year. Here’s looking back…
13
Jul
Colorado Dealer Spotlight: Golden River Sports
In the heart of historic downtown Golden Colorado, right on the banks of the Clear Creek Whitewater Park sits a local full service fly fishing shop and whitewater kayak store, run by longtime whitewater couple Bart and Patty Pinkham.
06
Jul
Colorado Dealer Spotlight: CKS Main Street
Delivering knowledge, building enthusiasm, and converting people into paddlers, CKS is truly a shop run by passionate members of the whitewater community.
29
Jun
Colorado Dealer Spotlight: 4Corners Riversports
Tucked into the Southwest desert mountains of Colorado, only miles from the infamous ‘Four Corners’ of the United States where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico come together to form a perfect intersection, 4Corners Riversports has been in business since 1983.
19
Feb
Pyranha Memories: The Whitewater Warriors take on the rock slides and launch ramps of Flatekval Elva
With the extra protection of a motocross top borrowed from Arnt Schaftlein, I went first. I sensed quite early that I struggled to get the boat to track early to the left and flew straight on to the kicker and started flying…
28
Nov
So Long, 2004 Riverside Drive…
The only thing constant is change, or so they say. By now, most have heard that Pyranha’s US distribution center is moving from Asheville NC to Erwin TN; well, that time has come, and after 15 years in Asheville, we now call Erwin home. Over the years, a lot of great memories have been made …
21
Nov
The Legend of Starrk Moon
31 years ago, Brad Nelson created Starrk Moon Kayaks, which would quickly become an east coast staple for Pyranha Kayaks. With his endless knowledge about the world of whitewater, Brad has created countless whitewater kayakers. Starrk Moon is located in Delta, Pennsylvania and prides itself on introducing new paddlers to the world of whitewater. Brad believes …
25
Sep
A Boat That Can Hold Both Books AND Beer
Like plenty of stories, this one begins with winning a launch date for the Grand Canyon. Where this story maybe takes a sharp turn was finding a kayak that I could cram a bunch of books inside… Several years ago, I was sitting with friends on a rental cabin porch in the Appalachians of Tennessee …