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Cataract® Oars
Cataract® Oars maintains the highest quality of composite whitewater rafting and drift boat oars, minimizing the need for costly maintenance, unlike wood oars. We give you quality at it’s finest!
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*Price per paddle Undoubtedly strong, this composite guide paddle is also light enough to keep you fresh on the river. Backordered products may take 2-3 weeks until it is back in stock.32% Off
The Deso™ is an all-around performance paddle great for whitewater kayaking.Backordered products may take 2-3 weeks until it is back in stock.
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Tandem Inflatable Kayak by AIRE. Hit the water solo or take on the waves with a friend.
$2,199.00 Select options
PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
Ultra-lightweight with optimal flex perfect for drift boating. Comes with rope. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately). For the best in weight savings, we recommend pairing the StreamLite oar with the StreamLite™ oar blade.
PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
Reduce fatigue with the lighter performance X Wound oar. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately). ON SALE 15% OFF!
Priced right and built to last, the Tributary Tomcat Solo is a fun, stable kayak for paddlers just exploring the whitewater world and will be a reliable boat as their skills improve.
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The Tomcat Tandem shares the same durable construction and design features of the Tomcat Solo, but offers a few more paddling options. It comes standard with two inflatable seats to tackle whitewater with a friend, but can also be paddled solo and the extra load capacity filled with gear.
$1,139.00 Select options
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Fishing-specific inflatable kayak that is designed for avid fishermen and women who want to access more open water.
$1,199.00 Add to cart ON SALE 15% OFF The 136DD is a 14’ raft in a 13’ body. It’s got fat side tubes. It’s extra wide. It has a pile of kick on both ends. The bow and stern diminish down to 15.5”. If it doesn’t crash through waves it will climb over them.
$4,971.65 Select options Versatile and durable, your gear will stay dry inside these round bottom dry bags, even in adverse conditions. Shut out water by rolling down the top a few times and snapping the side release buckles together. Great for all personal watercraft.
$16.95 – $18.95 Select options Compact deployment bag with 50ft of 2000 lb tensile bright yellow floating polypropylene water rescue line.
$54.95 Add to cart ON SALE 15% OFF The 136DD is a 14’ raft in a 13’ body. It’s got fat side tubes. It’s extra wide. It has a pile of kick on both ends. The bow and stern diminish down to 15.5”. If it doesn’t crash through waves it will climb over them.
$4,971.65 Select options
The Guide to the Colorado & Green Rivers in the Canyonlands is a must-have guidebook for your trip into the Canyonlands of Utah and Colorado. Durable and waterproof, with USGS maps and excellent descriptions of river features.
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The RiverMaps Guide to the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is a must-have guidebook for your trip down the Grand. The USGS topo maps are durable, waterproof and offer excellent descriptions of the river features.
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The Green River flows through Desolation and Gray Canyons in Utah and this RiverMaps™ guidebook shows you the way through all the rapids, campsites and places of interest.
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When you're planning a trip on the Green and Yampa Rivers in Dinosaur National Monument, this RiverMaps™ guidebook is a must have. Describes rapids and camps, plus USGS maps.
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The Guide to the Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers is a must-have guidebook for your trip down the Salmon. Durable and waterproof, with USGS maps and excellent descriptions of river features.
$33.95 Add to cart In its third edition, the RiverMaps™ guide to the San Juan River is your go-to, on-the-water companion. A favorite with river runners everywhere, RiverMaps™ guidebooks are a boating essential.
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Your must-have guide for your trip down spectacular Hells Canyon and Idaho's Lower Salmon. This RiverMaps guide book is durable and waterproof with USGS topo maps and excellent descriptions of river features.
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The Guide to the Upper Salt River is a must-have guidebook for your trip down Arizona's Salt River. Durable and waterproof, with USGS maps and excellent descriptions of river features.
$27.95 Add to cart ON SALE 50% Off Paperback by Mike Bezemek “A must-stow companion for beginning paddlers, seasoned river runners, and even armchair adventurers with dreams of exploring these storied rivers...”
—Dave Shively, Editor of Canoe & Kayak Magazine
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$197.95 – $266.45 Select options
Products are made to order and may take 2-4 weeks to ship.
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The SGG™ is our most popular oar among river guides. True performance. All the flex of wood oars without the weight. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately).Products are made to order and may take 2-4 weeks to ship.
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The SGG™ is our most popular oar among river guides. True performance. All the flex of wood oars without the weight. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately).
$250.75 – $293.25 Select options
Products are made to order and may take 2-4 weeks to ship.
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Added stiffness for rapid response makes the SGX™ the oar of choice for large boats in seriously big water. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately). Products are made to order and may take 2-4 weeks to ship.
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Added stiffness for rapid response makes the SGX™ the oar of choice for large boats in seriously big water. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately). $257.95 – $326.45 Select options
PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
Reduce fatigue with the lighter performance X Wound oar. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately).PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
Reduce fatigue with the lighter performance X Wound oar. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately). $307.95 – $327.95 Select options
PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
Ultra-lightweight with optimal flex perfect for drift boating. Comes with rope. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately). For the best in weight savings, we recommend pairing the StreamLite oar with the StreamLite™ oar blade.PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
Ultra-lightweight with optimal flex perfect for drift boating. Comes with rope. Stop NOT included. Total length includes blade (sold separately). For the best in weight savings, we recommend pairing the StreamLite oar with the StreamLite™ oar blade.
$156.95 – $181.95 Select options
PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
A smaller oar perfect for kick boats and small fishing boats. Total length includes blade (sold separately). PRODUCTS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP.
*Price per oar shaft
A smaller oar perfect for kick boats and small fishing boats. Total length includes blade (sold separately). 
Oar Accessories
$6.00
*Price per each unit Large rubber oar stop. Fits the SGG, SGX, X Wound, and StreamLite oar shafts.
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$18.50
*price per stop Large adjustable stop fits the SGG, SGX, X Wound, and StreamLite.
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$24.95
*price per individual oar right These large Oar Rights lock into place between the horns of an open oar lock keeping your blade positioned for maximum propulsion. Fits SGG, SGX, X Wound, and StreamLite oar shafts.
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$26.95
*price is per individual oar right. Alternate between feathered oars and righted oars with these large convertible oar rights. Fits SGG, SGX, X Wound, and StreamLite oar shafts.
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$24.95
*Price per individual oar right. These small Oar Rights lock into place between the horns of an open oarlock keeping your blade positioned for maximum propulsion. Fits the KBO oar shaft.
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$109.95
*Price includes set of 2 CB sleeves Removable 4lbs of counter weight to aid in rowing and lessen muscle fatigue.
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$21.21 – $39.00
ON SALE 15% OFF!
Large size for Cataract SGG, SGX & StreamLite, oars.
Small size for Cataract KBO oars.
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