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EVENTS 2008

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EVENING TOURS ON LOCAL WATERWAYS 2008

$25 pp - ($5 off coupon in store). Most Canoes or Kayaks - your choice. There will be a slow group & a moderately paced group. All gear & boat transport provided. Great way of trying out a canoe or kayak you are thinking of buying.

Most Tues (some Wed) in May thru September (most last ~2hrs.) Trips led by members of

Adirondack Mountain Club - Albany Chapter

Jul 18 (Fri) - ROUND LAKE Sunset/Full Moonrise - 7pm
Jul 22 (Tue) - HUDSON RIVER BETHLEHEM Henry Hudson Park - 6:30pm.
Jul 29 (Tue) - MOHAWK RIVER Lock 7 Niskayuna, cliffs - 6:30pm.
Aug 5 (Tue) - MOHAWK RIVER ROTTERDAM Kiwanis Park, Dalys Island, Mabee Farm - 6:30pm
Aug 12 (Tue) - MOHAWK RIVER AND ALPLAUS KILL from Freeman's Bridge, Glenville - 6:30pm.
Aug 19 (Tue) - HUDSON RIVER CORNING PRESERVE ALBANY - 6pm
Aug 26 (Tue) - HUDSON RIVER CHAMPLAIN CANAL LOCK 1 Waterford/Halfmoon - 6pm
Call to reserve by credit card, 346-3180 or just stop in store. When store closed, reserve by email - Email us. No cancellations after 11am day of tour - all trips go rain or shine. Bring drinking water, a headlamp or flashlight & a whistle; expect to at least get your feet wet (in summer, watershoes are best). Don't wear any cotton clothing in spring or fall; waterproof footwear is best. Think - what will you do with your car keys?

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LESSONS 2008

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Paddling is 30%-40% the boat & 60%-70% paddler skill - A good paddler in a bad boat is better off than a poor paddler in a good boat. A good paddler can make any kayak/canoe go in a straight line.

CLASSES on MOHAWK RIVER at Lock 7 Boat Launch, Niskayuna - call 346-3180 or stop in to sign up:

INTRO TO KAYAKING - Aug 1 6:30-8pm; Aug 2 7:30-9am.
A one evening class. The basics for the recreational kayaker - getting in & out gracefully, holding the paddle, efficient forward stroke, torso rotation, maneuvering strokes, feathered/unfeathered paddles. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.

FUNDAMENTALS OF KAYAKING - July 21 & 23 6:30-8pm; July 28 & 30 6:30-8pm.
2 evenings. A more comprehensive class for the kayak tourer. You will learn the secrets of paddling efficiently - forward, backward, maneuvering, sideways, etc. Includes everything in Intro plus edging, bracing, more. $89 includes kayak, $69 bring your own kayak.

KAYAK RESCUE & RECOVERY - Aug 8 6:30-8pm
Do you know how to get back in your kayak after a capsize? Do you know how to assist another kayaker who has capsized? Learn the paddle float self-rescue & the assisted T rescue. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.

KAYAK FUNDAMENTALS REFRESHER - Aug 6 6:30-8pm; Aug 9 7:30-9am.
Fine-tune forward, turning, maneuvering strokes; sweeps, draws, braces, edging, etc. in one session. Make your strokes more efficient. For those with some experience. Follow this class up with the Intermediate Kayaking Class. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.

INTERMEDIATE KAYAKING - Aug 13 6:30-8pm; Aug 16 7:30-9am.
More on edging, braces, sculling draw, sculling for support, brace turns, bow rudder, stern rudder & their uses. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.

Canoe & kayak classes can be set up for groups of 4-8 & tailored to meet your needs - call 346-3180. Our instructor, Rich Macha, has been teaching kayaking & canoeing for 10 years.

RENTAL RATES

- Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Adirondacks - go where you wanna go. We can deliver KAYAKS for BIRTHDAY PARTIES - call for rates.

PRICE FOR 1 DAY/2 DAYS/EXTRA DAYS

Rentals CAN be returned on days that we are closed. Weekend Special: pick up after 4pm Friday & return before noon Monday - 2 day rate.

CANOES:

Royalex Tandems - Northwind, Legend - 16.5'”, 60 lbs - $35/65/25 (incl. 2 paddles, 2 PFDs)

Kevlar Tandems - 16.5’ - Bell Northstar - $55/100/35 (incl. 2 paddles, 2 PFDs)

Kevlar Solo 15’, 16' - Bell Merlin II, Swift Shearwater - $45/80/30 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

Royalex Solo 14', 44lbs - Bell Yellowstone Solo - $35/65/25

KAYAKS:

PolyEthylene Recreational 9.5-10’ - Zydeco - $25/45/15 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

PE Recr. with hatch 10.5’-13' - $30/50/20 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

PE Recr. with hatches 13.5’-14.5' - $35/60/20 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

PE Touring with skeg 15’ - Easky 15 - $35/65/25 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

PE Touring with rudder/skeg, 16’-17’ - Perception Essence 17, Wilderness Systems Tempest Zephyr - $45/80/35 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

PE Tandem 14' - $50/80/30 (incl. 2 paddles, 2 PFDs)

Trylon 16.5' with skeg - Tracer - $45/85/35 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

Composite Touring - 14’ Saranac - $50/95/40 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

Composite Touring with rudder/skeg, 14’-17’ - $55/100/40 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

MISC:

Car Carrier & straps - $3/5/1

PFD (life jacket) - $3/5/1

Wheel Cart - $5/9/2

Deposit Required (cash, check or credit card). Reservations recommended.

1 day rental cost can be put toward purchase of same boat within 1 week of rental. - great way to try before you buy!

BOATS IN STOCK:

KAYAK & CANOE BUYING GUIDE

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KAYAKS :

# = also available to rent. List price in parentheses()

PYRANHA RECOIL - YEL/ORA - 6'9" medium paddler, rapid+, whitewater river running playboat - $699

PYRANHA BURN M - ORA/BLA - medium paddler ww river/creek - $899 ($1,199)

DAGGER AGENT 6.2 - RED - 6'2" freestyle - $699 ($925)

# DAGGER MAMBA 8.5 - FLA - whitewater, lg paddler, 2008 - $786

DAGGER RPM 9.0 - FLA - 8'9" whitewater - $595

PERCEPTION ALOHA - RED, FLA - 8"6" wave-riding SOT - $239 ($300)

# PYRANHA MASTER TG - ORA/YEL - 8'9", 32lbs, river runner, skeg for flatwater - $549 ($679)

# DAGGER APPROACH 9.0 - LIM - 9', hatch, skeg, whitewater(class1-3)/flatwater hybrid - $719

EMOTION CHARGER - RED, YEL - 9'3", 39lbs, sit-on-top - $369

# DAGGER ZYDECO 9.0 - RED, SKY, YEL - 9'5" 38lbs, 220lb cap, can fit inside SUV/Van/Wagon - $339 or 2 for $315 ea.

EMOTION EDGE ANGLER - GRE - 9'8", 37lbs, cap 350lbs, rod holder - $419

# PERCEPTION PRODIGY 10.0 - RED - 10'L, 29.5"W, 43lbs, cockpit 23.5"x51.5", cap 275lbs - $319

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PUNGO 100 - BLU - 10', 48lbs, hatch - $579

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TARPON 100 - RED, BLU - 10', 41lbs, hatches, sit-on-top - $479

# DAGGER APPROACH 10.0 - FLA - 10', hatch, skeg, whitewater(class1-3)/flatwater hybrid - $719

# DAGGER BLACKWATER 10.5 - RED, FLA, SKY - 10'5", 44lbs., hatch, skeg - $649

HURRICANE SANTEE 116 - BLU - 11'6", 2 hatches, 36 lbs, very stable & tracks well - $799 ($899)

# PERCEPTION TRIBUTE - BLU - 12', 40lbs, hatch - $739

# PERCEPTION TRIBUTE - YEL - 12', Airalite 34lbs, hatch - $1,099

# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PUNGO 120 - LIM - 12' - $699; RED 2nd - $659

# DAGGER BLACKWATER 12.0 - FLA, RED - 12', 47lbs, CAP. 345lbs., skeg, hatch - $719

# PERCEPTION PRODIGY 12 - GRE, FLA - 12', hatch, lg cockpit - $659

PERCEPTION PRODIGY 12 ANGLER - GRE - 12', hatch, lg cockpit, 2 rod holders, anchor - $819

SWIFT ADIRONDACK 12 LT - CHA - 12'2", 28lbs, kevlar - $2,095

# DAGGER CATALYST 12.8 - FLA - 12'10", 2 hatches, adj. thigh braces, 45lbs. 2007 - $699 ($875)

DAGGER CATALYST 13.0 - FLA - 13', 2 hatches - $719

PERCEPTION ACADIA 13 - FLA - 13', 400lb cap, hatch - $669

# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TSUNAMI 135 - LBL - 13'5", 50lbs, dayhatch, for smaller paddler - $969

HURRICANE TAMPICO 135L - YEL, PUR - 13'6", 43lbs, 2 hatches - $999 ($1,199)

SWIFT ADIRONDACK 13.6 - BLU - 13'6", 34lbs, 2 hatches, kevlar - $2,399

VENTURE EASKY 13 - RED/ORA, BLU/WHI - 13'7", 2 hatches - $799 ($1,099) Review

# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PAMLICO 135T - ORA, RED - 13.5', 69lbs, cap 500lbs, tandem - $699

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PUNGO 140 - BLU - 14', 2 hatches, lg cockpit - $789

# PERCEPTION ACADIA II 14 - YEL, RED - 14'3" tandem, cap 650lbs, hatch, 3rd seat - $729

# PERCEPTION CAROLINA 14.0 - RED - 14'L, 24.5"W, 55lbs, cap 300lbs, 2 hatches, rudder - $1,119

DAGGER SPECTER 14.0 - RED - 14'1", rudder, 2 hatches - $799 ($1,125)

SWIFT SARANAC 14 SPORT - RED - 14'L, 23.5"W, 38lbs w/skeg, carbonKevlar - $2,399 ($2,895)

# SWIFT SARANAC 14 LT CLASSIC - CHA/CLR - 14', 32 lbs, 2 hard hatches, kevlar fusion - $2,599

# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TSUNAMI 145 - ORA - 14.5', 3 hatches, for lg paddler - $1,029

# VENTURE EASKY 15 - YEL - 15', 2 hatches, skeg - $959 ($1,249)

# SWIFT CASPIAN SEA - KILGRE - 15'2", 46lbs., Goldenglass - $1,599 (msrp $2,395)

# SWIFT LABRADOR SEA - RED - 16'4", 49lbs., goldenglass, skeg, for larger paddler - $2,299 ($2,695)

# HURRICANE TRACER 165 - RED - 16'5", 48lbs., skeg, Trylon, sportscar-like handling - $1,399

# P & H CAPELLA 163 - RED - 16'5" British sea kayak, fglass, skeg - $2,999

# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TEMPEST 165 - BLU - 16.5', 54lbs, 3 hatches, skeg, 2008 model - $1,429

# VENTURE AYR 165 - RED, BLU - 16'7"L, 23"W, 47lbs., fglass tourer, 3 hatches, skeg - $1,999

# DAGGER EXODUS 16.8 - R/Y/O - 16'8" sea kayak, rudder - $1,099 (msrp $1,450)

# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TEMPEST 170 - MAN - 17', skeg, 3 hatches - $1,479

# PERCEPTION ESSENCE 17 - FLA - 17', 23"W, 58lbs, 3 hatches, skeg - $1,289

# DAGGER LATITUDE - BLUE - 17'4" fast fglass sea kayak - $1,699 (msrp $2,500)

PADDLES: Werner Paddles , Aquabound , Harmony, Carlisle, Bending Branches.

SPRAYSKIRTS & COCKPIT COVERS: Seals - made locally in Johnstown.

ROOF RACKS: THULE - Installation available.

CANOE/KAYAK HYBRID:

PAKBOATS PUFFIN SPORT - RED, GRE - 10.5', weighs just 17 lbs - $675 free shipping to most states

CANOES:

BELL YELLOWSTONE SOLO - GRE - 14' Royalex solo, 47lbs good for lakes, streams, whitewater up to class 2 - $1,059

SWIFT KIPAWA- CLR - 16'6" kevlar tandem, sliding bow seat, 42 lbs - $2,299 ($2,495)

BELL MERLIN II - 15' solo, 31lbs, kevlar, deluxe trim - $2,099

BELL NORTHSTAR - 16'6" tandem, kevlar, 39lbs - $2,399

SWIFT SHEARWATER - CHA - 16'2" solo kevlar fusion canoe - $2,299

Updated 7-19-08

USED/DEMO CANOES:

USED/DEMO KAYAKS

SKI GEAR:

FISCHER cross country skis & boots. Outbound Snowbound Rebound Outtabounds BCX6 BCX675

ALPINA cross country ski boots. BC1550 BC1575

VOILE 3-pin Cable Bindings - $85

VOILE HD Mountaineer 3-pin Bindings - $45

XC Bindings in stock: Rottefella Super Tele, NNN, NNN-BC, Solomon SNS; auto & manual.
BLACK DIAMOND CLIMBING SKINS:

Glidelight Nylon STS 50mm - $95.00

SNOWSHOES:

ATLAS 1025 - $149

MSR Lightning 25 - $189

MSR Lightning Women's 25 - $189

MSR Lightning Women's 22 - $189

MSR Denali Evo Ascent Blue - $169

MSR Tails 6" Evo - $25

MSR 8" Tails - $25

MSR Denali Tyker Black - $48

Call (518)346-3180 between 11am & 6pm EST Tue thru Sat.

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