RMA Poudre Rock Report

SAVE BIG – RMA LABOR DAY SALE

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At the end of each season, we throw a BIG Sales event to reward our loyal customers. This year we’ll have:
  • DEMO Kayaks for sale
  • Used Rafts for Sale
  • Discounted NEW Kayaks
  • 30% off select Adhesives, PFD’s, and Paddling Gear.
  • 30% off Astral Brewer 2.0
  • 20% off select Throwbags and Drybags
  • 10% off EVERYTHING ELSE in stock
Sale begins at 8am Saturday August 30th and runs through 5pm on Monday (Labor Day) September 1st.
Many sale items will also be available online for shipping, delivery, or in-store pickup at www.rmapaddlegear.com

Last Class of the Season

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Still struggling with your roll? Let Us Help You!

Join us for our Last Kayak Class of the Summer.

August 9th Roll Class: The centerpiece of the sport of kayaking is the Roll. Our kayak school offers classes aimed at teaching you this important technique. These kayak instruction classes are primarily focused on the sweep roll. Sessions include a one-hour session in the classroom and a 3 hour pond session.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Pyranha ReactR

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The Pyranha ReactR is the last creek boat you will ever buy! I was pretty late to the game to give this thing a spin as this is the second season the boat has been on the market. I was a little skeptical at first because I love my Pyranha Scorch and I was thoroughly convinced that there wouldn’t be a better hull design coming out anytime soon, but let me tell you, the ReactR is so sweet.

At first look I was quick to judge, I assumed that the extra width the ReactR has compared to the Scorch and Pyranha’s other race/Creek boats, would slow it down and maybe make it less snappy/aggressive/sporty. But the width didn’t hinder any of those attributes, while adding extra stability and confidence in hard pushy whitewater. My first lap in the ReactR I took it down my home run the Poudre Narrows at a healthy medium flow. I was immediately blown away by how easily the boat turns without having to engage an edge. It is so responsive, all you need to do is look where you want to go and it’ll take you that way. Turning and pivoting on a dime, I believe it is even more responsive than my Pyranha Firecracker half slice! My other reservation was that the slicey stern would be a little too playful in demanding class V, but this is not the case at all. I didn’t even notice I was missing any stern volume until the boat did me a solid and the stern engaged to push me up and out of the hydraulic I managed to temporarily get stalled out in.

After getting a feel for the boat I decided to see what it’s really got, and took it down some waterfalls and advanced creeking on the North Fork of the Little Wind River. In a wilderness setting in challenging whitewater that requires quick moves through fast and steep mank, I could not have been more comfortable in any other boat than the ReactR! Last second adjustments at the lip of each waterfall were a breeze, and the boofs were effortless/automatic.

Stop in to RMA to give their demo a spin, or just take my word for it, and pull the trigger on the last creeker you’ll ever need!

-RMA Team Paddler Heath Bradley

In-Stock Instore and Online at www.rmapaddlegear.com

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Learn How to Kayak!

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Upcoming Classes @ RMA:

July 19th Intro to River Running: This Intermediate paddler class is perfect for those stepping up to Class III runs. We combine easy moving water and rapids for an ideal learning and excitement balance. Class curriculum focuses on group safety, scouting, river reading skills, and kayak maneuvers. Prerequisites include: proficiency in a flatwater roll, wet-exit from kayak, and comfort in Class II whitewater.*Inflatable kayaks are welcome to register, prerequisites will vary from above.

July 20th Roll Class: The centerpiece of the sport of kayaking is the Roll. Our kayak school offers classes aimed at teaching you this important technique. These kayak instruction classes are primarily focused on the sweep roll. Sessions include a one-hour session in the classroom and a 3 hour pond session.

July 26th-27th 2 Day Fast Track: Consider enrolling in our Two Day Fast Track program. By combining a sampling of our kayak roll, paddling techniques, and on-river instruction into one intensive class, we will have you navigating fun class II rapids in short order. We offer this two-day class on the Poudre River and a nearby Natural Area pond. Bring a packed lunch each day so we can optimize learning time. In addition to regularly scheduled group classes, private instruction is also available. Suitable for ages 13 and up.

Book Your Spot Today.