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16/03/10 |
Ex Demo kayak sale |
We don't often sell many of our demo boats in season but luckily for you our new show room means we have to let a few specials sneak out. There's lots of good condition white water boats in there and a few others. Pick up a bargain for your spring and summer white water trips!
Second hand boats galore! |
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16/03/10 |
Limited Edition Palm Switch cag! |
We have just taken delivery of 29 boxes of sparkly spangly kit from Palm Equipment. And there's more to come!
These very Limited cags are now instock and waiting for your order!
The Switch cag has been a mainstay of the Palm range for as few years but has constantly been updated. Keeping it right up there as a great white water cag.
Place and order for one of only 250 limited edition Saffron yellow cags world wide!
Pre order by clicking the link
I want a limited edition Switch cag!
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16/03/10 |
Paddle offers |
As we head towards Spring its time to dust off the old kit bag and see how you favourite kit is faring.
Despite best intentions some of it will need replacing. Well, we are here to help and to start things off we have some great paddle offers. Some of them a bit of a spring clean for us and others are just some genuine bargains we felt you deserved.
And while we think of Spring and warmer days we know its still chilly out there. Check out the Glove offers. |
Schlegal Duralin Voyageur touring paddle.
Schlegal Duralin White water paddle
Schlegal Duralin Canoe paddle
Robson Combat White water paddle
Alder Neoprene canoe Mitts
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16/03/10 |
This is canoeing DVD |
The hottley anticipated Open canoeing DVD is here! 180 minutes in a two disc set this new DVD showcases twelve adventure films from the camera of Justine Curgenven and the Cackle Tv production unit. Justine is responsable for the very popular sea kayaking series "This is the sea".
The DVD covers all aspects of open canoeing from Birch bark canoe journeys in the Canadian wilderness to the rigors of competitive slalom canoeing. If you have any interest in open canoeing or being outside this is well worth a watch.
Of course, you can purchase a copy for £19.95 here: This is Canoeing. |
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18/02/10 |
South West Canoe Show: A new date! |
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The South West Canoe Show is moving! Not to a different location but to a new date.
The new date for the 2010 SWCS is now earlier in the year.
New date!
Saturday September the 25th
This new date should help with better weather. The white water season is not far behind so it gives you a chance to check out all the new gear for forthcoming adventures. The show is ideally situated for all of the SW and beyond.
Keep checking the SWCS website for more news as it happens.
www.swcanoeshow.com
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09/02/10 |
Big dog Drop zone demo |
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We now have a demo Big Dog Drop Zone kayak. The Drop Zone is the long awaited Creek boat from new Kayak manufacturer Big Dog. Along with bags of volume the Drop zone offers, six attachment points, a sepearate roto moulded seat and hull stiffener, and a multi adjustable full plate footrest.
If you are looking for a new creek boat why not come and give our demo Drop zone a go.
More details on the Big Dog Drop Zone here |
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08/02/10 |
Pots rodeo Pictures in the Gallery |
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Saturday night was rodeo night! Check out the pictures from the Pots rodeo in our gallery
Exeter Uni Pots rodeo 2010 photo gallery |
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05/02/10 |
Pots rodeo is go! |
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Thats right, the river gods are smiliing and have brought sweet river levels for the return of a freestyle event at the Mighty Pots.
With the main event Kicking off at 5pm on Saturday 6th feb @ Mill on th Exe this should be a wicked event. theres 200 glow sticks to attach to competetors who will be perfoming all the latest and not so greatest moves and falling over in the Flower Pots play spot, all under massive lights curtesy of A Plant in Exeter.
There is an oppertunity to demo kayaks from Big Dog from around 2pm and GB Freestyle team member and ex local Sam Anderson will be on hand to help out with all those tricky mc fallovers you all ways wanted to nail.
For any further details ring the shop on 01392 219600 or visit the website www.potsrodeo.co.uk
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04/02/10 |
Pyranha Molan M now available |
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Fresh out of the packaging today, its the Pyranha Molan playboat. Pyranhas latest, most prototyped and tested playboat.
The hull is short and wide, which should make spins easy, and has enough Rocker front and rear to help it into the air.
We have a demo boat, as well as stock, so if you want to try before you buy why not give us a call and book it in now!
Check the specs in the Online shop - Pyranha Molan
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03/02/10 |
Typhoon Multisport drysuits back in stock |
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We've just recieved a couple of Huge boxes from Typhoon, full of their fantastic Multisport Drysuits.
The Multisport suit features, tough 4 layer waterproof and breathable fabric, reinforced knee and seat areas, built in fabric socks, natural latex wrist and neck seals, and full Brass coil BDM zips.
We've now got a complete range of sizes available, so why not pop in to try one out, or simply order one through our online store.
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03/02/10 |
Secondhand Kayak overload |
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We seem to be over run with just about every type of secondhand kayak possible at the moment. We've got creek boats, play boats, river runners, surf boats, wave skis, general purpose and recreational boats. All of them piled up outside the shop just looking for a new home.
So why not go and have a quick look at what we've got, maybe you'll find yourself a bargain! You can check out our Secondhand Boats in the AS Watersports webshop, secondhand kayaks. You can reserve one, and pop into the shop to try it out, we can even send them out with a courier if your not local! |
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29/01/10 |
Kayak Pro boats online |
The Kayak Pro Nemo
The Kayak Pro Namu
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We've added some exciting new fast touring kayaks to our website. The Kayak pro Nemo and Namu, both designed by South west resident and boat designer extraordinaire Rob Feloy.
The Nemo is designed as an ultra fast sea and touring kayak, that also complies with Sea Kayak racing regulations. Speed is definitely the key with the Nemo, if you want to do some rock hopping, or even intend to land on a few rocky beaches, then you'd better look elsewhere, but if you want to get from A to B as fast as possible and not have to lugg about a heavy boat, then this is the boat for you. The Nemo is made from a Full Carbon/Kevlar sandwich construction, and is fully vacum bagged and heat cured for the ultimate in lightweight and stiffness. The Nemo weighs in at an amazing 15.5kg! It comes with a easy to use and smooth to operate Smart track rudder system, two hatches with bulkheads, and an adjustable composite Italian style race seat.
The Namu is shorter and wider than the Nemo, but shares much of the same features. Designed to be stable and easy to paddle, but still quick and effortless the Namu is a great Recreational and light touring kayak. It is suitable for paddlers all the way from beginners upwards, and comes in a range of sizes to accommodate all sizes. The Namu is available in two different constructions, either the Light weight 'Racer' construction the same as the Nemo or in a 'club' construction, made from a Glass sandwich, but also Vacum bagged and Heat cured. The Namu has all the same great features, a smart track rudder system, two hatches and and adjustable composite Italian style seat.
Check out the Kayak Pro Namu and Nemo in our webshop here |
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BBC Blue Peter presenter takes on the Amazon in a Kayak Pro Nemo |
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The BBC Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is currently paddling a Kayak Pro Nemo down the Amazon, to raise money for sport relief.
Helen Skelton is attempting to become the first woman ever to solo kayak the Amazon River in aid of Sport Relief. You can tracking her amazing 2,010 mile journey here. If you’re inspired by Helen’s amazing feat, rise to a challenge of your own by doing the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile.
Check out Helen on The BBC News website
Find out more about Helen’s Amazing challenge on the Blue Peter website |
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25/01/10 |
Kayak Fishing on the TV. |
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BBC TV presenter Ben Fogle has been working his way around the UK in the Series Country Tracks. Last nights episode saw Ben start off in South Devon with some Kayak Fishing. Ben can be seen paddling an Ocean Kayak Big game whilst fishing off of the south Devon coast at Exmouth. Ben Met up with Fly fishing guru Nick Hart, to get some expert tips. Nick was paddling a Native Watercraft Manta Ray 14. All of the paddling gear was loaned to them by us here At AS Watersports.
Check it Out in the BBC IPlayer: Country Tracks kayak Fishing. |
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22/01/10 |
New 2010 Packages now online |
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All new 2010 kayak, sit on and canoe package deals are now online. Why not check them out! |
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19/01/10 |
Kayarchy website live |
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Kayarchy is a new website dedicated to sea kayaking. The site has been created by Nicholas a commited sea kayaker who has been paddling since age 10.
Kayarchy is an online handbook for all matter sea kayaking and is a usefull resource. Take a look around, any feed back is welcomed as the site will be constantly evolving.
Kayarchy |
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19/01/10 |
Flower Pots Student rodeo Sat 6th Feb |
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The first student rodeo is coming up really soon at the Mighty Flwoer Pots play hole at Mill on the Exe in Exeter.
Dispite being a student event any one over the age of 18 is able to compete. Held in the evening this should be one heck of an event and subsiquent party! A traditional kayak rodeo that is just as much about fun as technical moves with all proceeds going to the Sport Relife charity.
Big lights, Big sounds, Big moves and a Big party.
Get in touch with the Uni team to enter, email them: team@potsrodeo.co.uk
visit the website www.potsrodeo.co.uk or facebookgroup:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222846338331&ref=mf
Check out the supporters websites: Yak paddling equipment and Bigdog kayaks and Fluid Skills |
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14/01/2010 |
More new Palm equipment |
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Do the Guys and Girls at Palm equipment ever have time to sleep? It feels like hardly a month goes by without some new product winging its way to us from them.
This month we have two new products. Firstly a new entry level Dry cag, the Velocity. The Velocity is based on the hugely popular semi-dry Vertigo cag. It features full latex seals at wrist and neck, with adjustable neoprene outers, a twin waist system, the inner has a draw cord and the outer waist has large velcro tabs. It's made from lightweight, breathable and fully taped ripstop material. It's ideal for paddlers who are after an entry level dry cag, or for paddlers wanting a dry cag for warmer conditions.
Check out the Velocity cag in our webshop
Also out this month, Palm have a HMS style screw gate Karabiner. Its a classis 'pear' shaped HMS karabiner, wider at one end. Its ideal for all rescue situations, and a must in any pin kit.
You can purchase them now in the AS Watersports Webshop |
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07/01/2010 |
Staff training day |
AS watersports will be closed on Wednesday January 13th for staff training. We are sorry for any inconveinence this may cause.
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08/01/2010 |
The Canal and river Exe freeze |
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Unless you live in a foreign country you can't have failed to notice that its cold at the moment. So cold in fact that the River Exe has started to freeze up. It's not too uncommon to see the Exeter ship canal start to ice up, but it's not very often that the river does.
Check out our pictures in the AS Watersports photo gallery. |
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