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Venture Skudder

Posted by Appomattox River Company · August 26, 2013

Introducing the Venture Skudder. It's not a Skeg vs Rudder World Anymore.

Which is better, a skeg or a rudder? If you get a few kayakers together you can start a spirited debate by asking that question. And finally there is a real answer. The new Venture Skudder combines the strengths of both a skeg and rudder and eliminates the weaknesses of either.

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Thule Racks

Posted by Appomattox River Company · August 26, 2013

Appomattox River Company carries boat and bike racks by Thule. In 1942, Thule was founded by the Thulin family when Erik Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a Pike Trap that he designed and began to sell to the fisherman of Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical things to his company's portfolio. Business boomed, gaining profitably year after year.

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Hobie

Posted by Appomattox River Company · August 26, 2013

If you want to try something different, Appomattox River Company carries Hobie pedal kayaks. Hobie Alter founded the Hobie Cat Co. in the early 1950s after converting his parents' garage into a wood-working shop.

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Trailex

Posted by Appomattox River Company · August 26, 2013

Appomattox River Company carries Trailex, established in 1963 and the first American company to manufacture and design aluminum trailers. They offer some of the lightest, most unique boat trailers/dollies. Their rubberized suspension eliminates road bumps and shock to your canoe or kayak.

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Hurricane Aqua Sports

Posted by Appomattox River Company · August 26, 2013

Hurricane & Appomattox River Company share the same goal: to consistently give customers a superior paddling experience. Those at Hurricane do it by creating a new kind of kayak, one that was thermo-formed, not roto-molded.

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