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Spring has sprung, the ice has melted, and the surf is up! Spring is a time for cleaning and renewal. We do it with our house, our wardrobe and especially our gear. The 2015 board buyers guide is the perfect place to scope out the new board for your quiver this year. It’s not spring cleaning without cleaning up the mess that winter has been hiding under it’s proverbial rug. All around the nation, trash clean ups are going on and are also raising awareness about the fundamental waste issues that our nation’s ecosystems constantly face. The waste I speak of is not just trash. I was personally educated on the PTWHJ[ ^HZ[L PZ OH]PUN VU [OL )\ɈHSV 5H[PVUHS 9P]LY V\Y ÄYZ[ nationally sanctioned river. Due to industrial farming waste, [OL )\ɈHSV PZ PU KPZ[YLZZ HNHPU -PUK V\[ OV^ `V\ JHU OLSW ¸:H]L ;OL )\ɈHSV 9P]LY (NHPU¹ PU V\Y MLH[\YLK Z[VY` PUZPKL titled the same. 5V^ ^LSS PU[V [OL `LHY ^L»]L JHW[\YLK OV^ [OL UL^ ZLHZVUZ create the longing for new adventures. Camping is a past time of many boarders; most of them would like to combined their passion for paddleboarding into an even sweeter adventure. The SUP Camping Guide, found within this issue, will give you a good knowledge base of quality products – all Boarders Mag Approved. This selection of must-haves will make your trips TVYL LUQV`HISL 4` [YPW ^HZ KLÄUP[LS` H NYLH[ L_WLYPLUJL and I feel it was due to having the right equipment; which THRLZ HSS [OL KPɈLYLUJL The busy season of events are now upon us. I am already incredibly stoked for this summer’s competitive season! I primed my senses recently with Tuck Fest; an amazing event. Inside you can read all about their incredible facility for outdoor HJ[P]P[PLZ 0 YLJVTTLUK L]LY`VUL ]PZP[ HUK L_WLYPLUJL [OL festival for yourselves. The Supreme Wake Surf Championship HSZV YLJLU[S` RPJRLK VɈ [OL >VYSK :LYPLZ VM >HRL :\YÄUN ^P[O a enormous bang! Link up with us at BoardersMag.com and ÄUK H SVJHS L]LU[ ULHY `V\ [OPZ Z\TTLY I hope to see you on the water soon! Danny Braught

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2015 BOARD BUYER’S GUIDE

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River Life With Mike Tavares

My First Board

2015 Board Buyer’s Guide

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On the Cover: Our contributor for this month’s cover is adventure photographer/ graphic designer Jackson Berger. Jackson is always up for a SUP expedition to escape the fast-paced world of today’s technology. See more of his work on his Instagram: jax.berger and throughout other publications. Cover athlete, Gabriel Gray, is also the founder of SOAR (Save Our American Rivers) featured on p. 54.

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Glenwood Wave, Colorado Home Town 9PJOTVUK =( ¶ 6US` THQVY TL[YVWVSP[HU JP[` with class IV rapids in the city limts! Any race results you would want to mention? YK 7SHJL 7H`L[[L 9P]LY .HTLZ 2nd Place Go Pro Mountain Games downriver -H]VYP[L )VHYK MVY 9P]LY :\YÄUN .SLU^VVK& )HKÄZO 9P]LY :\YMLY ¶ )VHYK^VYRZ 7YVK\J[PVU ¶ 0 OH]L MV\UK [OL 9P]LY Z\YMLY [V have the best volume, size, speed, and shape for waves such as Glenwood. The board has ILLU ZWLJPÄJHSS` KLZPNULK [V Ä[ PU[V YP]LY ^H]LZ HUK LUHISL `V\ [V WLYMVYT HUK W\SS VɈ tricks that can be limited on traditional board shapes and designs. )LZ[ KH` Z\YÄUN .SLU^VVK& 7LHR ÅV^Z PU 1\UL `PLSKLK THU` WLYMLJ[ days. One in particular enabled to surf both river left and river right waves and held a small pocket wave in the center. It also allowed for cross overs from side to side, which opened up huge possibilities that are seldom seen! )PNNLZ[ KH` Z\YÄUN .SLU^VVK& I think last year we surfed it on the peak days which were right around 23,000 cfs and up, I\[ [OL VW[PTHS ÅV^Z MVY YP]LY Z\YÄUN ZLLTLK to be in the high teens up to about 22,000 cfs last year. We will have to see how the sediment and rocks shifted last year during the high water and see how the waves shapes up this year! Any other favorite river surf spots? 9VJR 0ZSHUK ;5 PZ H MH]VYP[L VU LHZ[ JVHZ[ HZ ^LSS HZ [OL U\TLYV\Z ^H]LZ VU [OL 5L^ HUK .H\SL` 9P]LYZ PU >= ;OL 9VJR` 4V\U[HPUZ yield a ton of options including the Salida, CO waves, Big Sur on the Colorado, Lunch Counter on the Snake, Pipeline on the Lochsa.

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The beauty of river waves is that there are [VUZ VM UL^ YP]LYZ [V IL MV\UK HUK L_WSVYLK depending on your level. What does it mean to you to be a river surfer? -VY TL P[»Z [OL TVZ[ K`UHTPJ HUK L_WYLZZP]L way to enjoy the river. When I look at a river wave, I see a challenge, puzzle, and an opportunity to use the river in ways that others might not see. It’s also about enjoying our natural resources and being a part of an amazing community of people. Any message for people looking to get into YP]LY Z\YÄUN& Start small and pick a friendly, small wave that will set you up for success. Also it’s a great idea to hook up with someone who is river savy and make sure you know the in and outs of river mechanics and dynamics. Also having a solid paddle stroke and board maneuvering base will help you dramatically. But the beauty VM YP]LY Z\YÄUN PZ [OH[ P[ PZ ]LY` LHZ` HUK MYPLUKS` and with the right wave you can progress very quickly since the wave never ends! I feel at home in the outdoors and I am able to connect with the water in many ways.

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joe bark brock dumoit “Bark Paddleboards was in full swing and we were building so many paddleboards for racing and touring at that time when Stand Up Paddling came around it was a very easy step to build a board that had the Z[HIPSP[` [V Z[HUK VU 0 I\PS[ H M[ WHKKSLIVHYK [OH[ looked pregnant with a 27 inch width at the center for Z[HIPSP[` HUK 0 RUL^ ^L ^LYL VU [V ZVTL[OPUN NVVK ¹ Bark/Surftech

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¸4` ÄYZ[ ^HRL Z\YMIVHYK ^HZ I\PS[ HZ H WYV[V[`WL MVY 1LɈ HUK 1HTLZ >HSRLY UV YLSH[PVU 1LɈ JVU[HJ[LK TL and asked if I could build a small board for riding behind IVH[Z 0 ^HZ PUZ[HU[S` L_JP[LK HIV\[ [OL WYVZWLJ[ VM having a new design arena to focus on, and dove right PU >P[O [OLPY L_JLSSLU[ MLLKIHJR HUK PUW\[ VU ^OH[ [OL` were looking for, I began adapting what I knew created speed and response in the ocean and applied it to these ZTHSS IVHYKZ ;OL ÄYZ[ IVHYK HJ[\HSS` JHTL V\[ X\P[L well due to all the prior testing that they had done before JVU[HJ[PUN TL ZV 0»K ZH` V\Y ÄYZ[ ZOHWL ^HZ HJ[\HSS` pretty far down the line in terms of the basic design elements that we use today. Whether in the ocean or behind the boat, shaping boards provides an endless platform to create and push the LU]LSVW PU [LYTZ VM KLZPNU HUK WLYMVYTHUJL ¹

Mike Walker Walker Project Surfboards

They say, “Only a surfer knows the feeling,” which I fully subscribe to. But I also like to add that, “Only a shaper knows how to get you there.

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¸4` ÄYZ[ WYV TVKLS IVHYK ^HZ ZOHWLK I` Mike Walker of The Walker Project. Mike shaped the board from a standard blank and glassed with polyester resin. The original idea was made based on a board my dad, 1LɈ >HSRLY ZOHWLK PU V\Y NHYHNL 0[ ^HZ H YV\UK [HPS ^P[O YPNO[ HUNSL ^PUNZ J\[ V\[ Q\Z[ PU MYVU[ VM [OL ÄUZ ;OL ÄUZ ^LYL H [^PU JVUÄN\YH[PVU ;OL ILZ[ WHY[ HIV\[ P[ ^HZ [OL JHTV ÅHTL HPYIY\ZO HY[^VYR ;OPZ IVHYK L]VS]LK PU[V ;OL >HSRLY 7YVQLJ[ 1HTLZ Walker Signature Model which became -S`IV` >HRLZ\YÄUN ¹ www.boardersmag.com | May 2015

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“Funny to think back 15 years ago when my ]PZPVU VM ^HRL Z\YÄUN was a board called the .YLLU 9VVT (Z 0 SVVR IHJR [V [OVZL ÄYZ[ KH`Z we were way ahead of our time. The Green 9VVT ^HZ H KYLHT of an inlander (me) wanting to be tubed in the green barrel, 15 years later were able to IYPUN P[ IHJR MVY ¹ 1LɈ 7HNL Founder of Inland Surfer

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¸4` ÄYZ[ IVHYK 0 SLHYULK [V Z\YM VU ^HZ [OL )HKÄZO :[HUK <W 7HKKSL » ¹ 4=7 0[ ^HZ H NYLH[ IVHYK for the beginner surfer. With a chined bottom that resembled something similar to a kayak it was L_[YLTLS` Z[HISL HUK MVYNP]PUN ^OLU JYVZZPUN Z[YVUN J\YYLU[Z ;OH[ IVHYK NV[ TL Z\YÄUN >P[OV\[ [OL » ¹ T` Z\YÄUN ZRPSSZ ^V\SK UV[ OH]L PTWYV]LK HZ X\PJRS` HZ [OL` KPK 0[ OLSWLK TL NL[ H NVVK NYHZW VU YP]LY Z\YÄUN IHZPJZ ILMVYL 0 NYHK\H[LK [V H ZTHSSLY TVYL HK]HUJLK YP]LY Z\YÄUN KLZPNU [OL )HKÄZO » ¹ 9P]LY :\YMLY ¹ )YP[[HU` 7HYRLY ;LHT )HKÄZO ¸5V IVHYK MYVT :HU[H SLHK [V T` V^U ZLHYJO PU LHYS` 1HU\HY` 9VN\L ^HZ JSLHYPUN V\[ SHZ[ `LHY»Z IVHYKZ HUK 9PJR 2HYY KPKU»[ Z[LLY TL ^YVUN with a great all-arounder. First race later that same month (Hano Hano) and I was immediately hooked. 0 KPKU»[ NL[ H YHJL IVHYK MVY HSTVZ[ H `LHY ¹

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“Kids need a board that is narrower and more THUL\]LYHISL ;OL` HSZV ILULÄ[ MYVT H ¸IV_LK¹ YHPS for stability. Don’t be afraid to get your youngster into HU HJ[\HS ¸YHJL ZOHWL"¹ P[ ^PSS HZZPZ[ [OLT PU RLLWPUN \W with older paddlers and they will go faster and make SVUNLY KPZ[HUJL WHKKSPUN LHZPLY 9HJL KPZWSHJLTLU[ IVHYKZ HYL SPNO[LY ^LPNO[ TVYL LɉJPLU[ HUK IL[[LY PU rough water than traditional surf-shaped boards. Go MHZ[ HUK OH]L M\U ¹ H John Alvarez

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“Everything from the curves, the tail to the nose. It was a perfect piece of art I couldn’t wait to get in the water. Finding the sweet spot was just the beginning, toes to [OL UVZL IHI` ¹ (S`ZZH 4PaL! *V -V\UKLY of Hype Surf Co

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¸0U [OLYL ^HZ UV Z\JO [OPUN HZ H :<7 IVHYK made for rivers. Whitewater was what I knew and at the time the only way I was going to have a YP]LY :<7 [OL ^H` 0 ^HU[LK P[ IHJR PU ^HZ [V design my own. That is what I did. The board was PUJOLZ [OPJR » ¹ SVUN HUK PUJOLZ ^PKL HUK HU PUÅH[HISL 2LLW PU TPUK H[ [OL [PTL HU PUÅH[HISL :<7 ^HZ WYHJ[PJHSS` \UOLHYK VM 0U [OL WYVJLZZ VM THRPUN HU PUÅH[HISL WHKKSLIVHYK [OH[ became known as the Stride Airlite HD I learned a SV[ HIV\[ [OL WV[LU[PHS MVY PUÅH[HISL WHKKSLIVHYKZ MVY L]LY`[OPUN MYVT [YH]LS [V ÅH[ ^H[LY [V YHJPUN [V paddling on whitewater.

LUKE HOPKINS

“In 2008 there was no such thing as a SUP board made for rivers”

The Stride Airlite HD was designed for whitewater but also for speed. Over the years I sold 1000s of these boards and improved the design with slight changes over time. To this day the Airlite HD model has won more river SUP races around the country than any other board. The reasonably ZOVY[ SLUN[O VM » ¹ JVTIPULK ^P[O H UHYYV^ HSS HYV\UK WYVÄSL ^P[O TPUPTHS [HPS YVJRLY OHZ THKL MVY HU PUÅH[HISL [OH[ PZ I\PS[ MVY ZWLLK 0U 0 ^HZ HISL [V Z\JJLZZM\SS` WHKKSL HSS [OL YHWPKZ PU [OL mile stretch of the Grand Canyon. I have had this board in my quiver of boards for 7 years and I will WYVIHIS` OH]L P[ ^P[O TL PU HUV[OLY ¹ Luke Hopkins- Team Body Glove

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Drone Our Flagship model, this board is fast and very responsive. With a full outline to a single wing rounded tail, the Drone is easy to ride, smooth in the turns and forgiving during maneuvers. Perfect for beginners but also still fun for the advanced rider still wanting to push their performance. Includes: ࠮ Futures (ILT) Fin System ࠮ Futures Thermocore - MYVU[ ÄUZ ^ U\IZ[LY YLHY ÄUZ ࠮ Agenda Deck Traction-Classic ࠮ Ultralight weight EPS Foam Core 4HKL PU [OL < : (

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Neo 9LSLHZLK SH[L [OL 5,6 PZ H WSH`M\S OPNO WLYMVYTHUJL >HRLZ\YM IVHYK >P[O H ^PKLY IS\U[ UVZL [OL 5,6 VɈLYZ increased stability on the wave, above the lip, or while spinning »Z ;OL 5,6 PZ KLZPNULK ^P[O ZVM[LY YHPSZ ^OPJO VɈLYZ H smooth ride while throwing big IV[[VT [\YUZ VY X\PJR OHJRZ VɈ the lip. Includes: ࠮ Futures (ILT) Fin System color matched ࠮ Futures Thermocore F2 MYVU[ ÄUZ ^ U\IZ[LY YLHY ÄUZ ࠮ Agenda Deck TractionClassic ࠮ Ultralight weight EPS Foam Core 4HKL PU [OL < : (

Tonka Kahuna The iSurf Tonka Kahuna wakesurf board has a similar outline [V P+VS MV\UKLY (SL_ )YVZ[»Z JVTWL[P[PVU ZOHWL HUK P[ OHZ been re-engineered for larger surfers and has a slightly softer rail to be more forgiving for progressing riders. Super fast rocker, concave and outline make keeping the wave easy on the Kahuna. The block tail is fast, stable and releases LHZPS` 0[ ^PSS SL[ L]LU SHYNLY Z\YMLYZ YLSLHZL VɈ [OL SPW MVY HYLHS tricks. This board is ultra-forgiving, and there is no minimum recommended weight to ride it. Almost any beginnerintermediate rider can get on this board and have the best ^HRL Z\YÄUN ZLZZPVU VM [OLPY life. Because of its wide, stable outline, the board is ideal for beginner-intermediate surfers up to 225 pounds, or intermediate-advanced surfers 190 to 275 pounds. Also available in Limited ,KP[PVU JHYIVU ÄILY IHTIVV construction. :WLJZ! » ̯ _ ̯ _

Tollie Twist The iSurf Tollie Twist wakesurf board is a combination of team rider Brandon Tollie’s favorite surf-style features with a special ¸[^PZ[¹ YLZ\S[PUN PU VUL VM [OL ILZ[ ZOHWLZ PU ^HRL Z\YÄUN *V\WSL [OH[ ^P[O \S[YH SPNO[ ,7: ,WV_` JVUZ[Y\J[PVU HUK H WYPJL X\HSP[` JVTIPUH[PVU [OH[ JHU»[ IL ILH[ HUK `V\»]L NV[ [OL ;VSSPL ;^PZ[ ;OPZ IVHYK PZ KLZPNULK [V L_LJ\[L [OL TVZ[ HK]HUJLK THUL\]LYZ PU ^HRL Z\YÄUN `L[ P[ PZ MVYNP]PUN enough to be ridden by riders of all ability levels. Fast, stable, drives, and releases – this is a surf-style wake surfboard for beginner-intermediate riders looking to progress their ^HRL Z\YÄUN ZRPSSZ VY advanced riders looking L_WHUK [OLPY [YPJR SPZ[ This year Tollie’s board is available in two sizes: » ̯ MVY YPKLYZ WV\UKZ HUK » MVY YPKLYZ \W [V WV\UKZ Also available in Limited ,KP[PVU JHYIVU ÄILY bamboo construction. :WLJZ! » ̯ _ ̯ _ ̯ VY » ̯ _ ̯ _ ̯

CatalYst The Catalyst is everyone’s MH]VYP[L ÄYZ[ ^HRLZ\YM IVHYK 0[Z wide outline, minimum volume HUK TH_PT\T Z\YMHJL HYLH THRLZ P[ L_[YLTLS` LHZ` [V NL[ \W HUK Z[HY[ ^HRL Z\YÄUN (SZV larger wake surfers, (up to 250 WV\UKZ ^PSS IL HISL [V L_LJ\[L more advanced tricks on this board thanks to fast rocker and hard rails. The board comes equipped with a single Futures ;4- ÄU I\[ TVYL HK]HUJLK riders may want to upgrade to [OL H]HPSHISL ( ÄU :WLJZ! ̯ _ ̯ _ ̯

T-Skim The T-Skim is our most advanced skim-style wakesurf board, designed for our [LHT YPKLY )YHUKVU ¸;VSSPL¹ Tolliver. This board is ideal for medium sized (100-175 pound) wake surfers looking to easily attack the wake with spin and shuv tricks. With a MHZ[ V\[SPUL M\SS [YHJ[PVU ÅH[ rocker and hard rails, this is THE board to progress your ZRPT Z[`SL ^HRL Z\YÄUN :RPT IVHYKZ MLH[\YL ,7: ,WV_` JVUZ[Y\J[PVU HUK H single Futures Fin. The board comes equipped with a single ;4- ÄU I\[ TVYL HK]HUJLK riders may want to upgrade to [OL H]HPSHISL ( ÄU :WLJZ! ̯ _ ̯ _ ̯ www.boardersmag.com | May 2015

Tako ABOUT: The Tako is our price point, compression-molded board built for durability and speed. The Tako utilizes the highly proven STEPtech. STEPtech is molded into the bottom of the board for great speed KV^U [OL SPUL HUK LɈVY[SLZZ spins. Big guys (200+) can ride this board as well as the beginner’s. Weight Range: The weight range for this board is 70lbs. to 250+lbs. depending on wake size. Specs: » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ SIZ

FLYBOY Division- James Walker Pro Model TM

ABOUT: Designed by the most technical competitive wake surfer on [OL WYV JPYJ\P[ 1HTLZ >HSRLY Ultra-Lite construction and killer graphics come standard ^P[O [OL 1HTLZ 7YV HSVUN ^P[O [OL TVZ[ HNNYLZZP]L ÄU ZL[ \W ¶ [OL 0USHUK :\YMLY ;^PUaLY ÄU system. Weight Range: The weight range for this board is 100lbs. to 200lbs. depending on wake size. Available in “Big )V`¹ ]LYZPVU [VV Specs: » ¹ _ ¹_ ¹ SIZ

4-Skim squirt ABOUT: The largest and most versatile of the 4-Skim line, the Squirt IVHZ[Z H [YP ÄU JVUÄN\YH[PVU LWV_` JVUZ[Y\J[PVU HUK HU HSS new traction pad for 2015. Part of the Inland Surfer Classic Series, the Squirt can handle the largest range of rider weight HUK OLPNO[ ^P[OV\[ ZHJYPÄJPUN true 4-Skim performance. The Squirt ships with the S-1 Skim ÄU I\[ X\PJRS` JHU IL V\[Ä[[LK ^P[O [^V +LS[H ÄUZ [V NP]L P[ H surf-style feel Weight Range: The weight range for this board is 70lbs. to 250+lbs. depending on wake size. Specs: » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ SIZ

Keenan Surf Pro Model ABOUT: World Champion Keenan Flegel’s latest creation and one of the only wake surfboards in history to successfully bring the ocean-style feel and response behind the boat. The KF Pro model brings a wide hull with a squared nose and tail, large surface area and unique Progressive Edge rail WYVÄSL ;OL IVHYK PZ ÅH[ V\[ fast and designed to give you [OL ZHTL MLLSPUN HZ Z\YÄUN in the ocean. The wider tail VɈLYZ TH_PT\T WVW ^P[OV\[ ZHJYPÄJPUN THUL\]LYHIPSP[` Weight Range: The weight range for this IVHYK PZ SIZ [V SIZ depending on wake size. Specs: » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ SIZ

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Sweet Spot ultra

4-Skim black pearl

ABOUT: ;OL SVUN H^HP[LK UL_[ L]VS\[PVU in the Sweet Spot series is ÄUHSS` OLYL ;OL <S[YH 3P[L series is taking the bestselling Sweet Spot in history to all new heights and weights, such as: composites sandwich JVUZ[Y\J[PVU ;^PU ¸;¹ :[YPUNLYZ strength adding full Carbon Fiber deck & hull. This board is the ultimate rigidity for boosting huge airs!

ABOUT: Inland Surfer Classic Construction Series, the Black Pearl 4-Skim features our classic Wood-Loc with OPNO [LJO JHYIVU ÄILY HUK HU upgraded traction pad. This board is a competition-ready skim board and is shockingly fast and responsive. This board is perfect for spins, shuv-its, aerials and snaps. This board is capable of giving you a surf Z[`SL MLLS ^P[O H VW[PVUHS [YP ÄU set up. All 4-Skim style boards come with 1 single S-1, 3.0cm ZRPT ÄU VUS`

Weight Range: The weight range for this board is 100lbs. to 225+lbs. depending on wake size Specs: » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ SIZ

Weight Range: The weight range for this board is 50lbs. to 200lbs. depending on wake size. Specs: » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ SIZ

4-Skim Caro Pro Model ABOUT: The Caro Pro 4-Skim is the ride of choice for the most consistently decorated female PU ^HRL Z\YÄUN *HYVSPUL Villeneuve. Built for versatility, [OL [YP ÄU ZL[ \W VM [OPZ IVHYK allows for growth, whether you HYL H ILNPUULY YPKPUN [YP ÄU VY H WYV YPKPUN ZPUNSL ÄU [OPZ IVHYK is strong enough to handle it all. Weight Range: The weight range for this board is 50lbs. to 170lbs. depending on wake size. Specs: » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ SIZ

Blue Lake V2 ABOUT: 14 years and there are more Blue Lakes in circulation than any other wake surfer out there. The only board that can help you throw in the rope your ÄYZ[ [PTL V\[ I\[ HSZV [HRL `V\ [V UL^ OLPNO[Z M\SS` V\[Ä[[LK as a quad in the advanced JVUÄN\YH[PVU (SS UL^ VW[PVUHS ÅH[ WHK VY HYJO IHY HSVUN ^P[O full-deck trimmed traction on [VW JVTWSLTLU[Z [OL =VY[L_ channel and Drop-V tail on the bottom for the most tricked out Blue Lake yet! Weight Range: The weight range for this board is 100lbs. to 250+lbs. depending on wake size. Specs: » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ SIZ

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Nitro V2

Slayer Plus+

Addixion X

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The Plank

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KKrows 7 Fin Wakesurf $590 » ¹ :X\HZO ;HPS :RPT :\YM :[`SL 4LKP\T /PNO 0TWHJ[ 6a 6U ;VW (UK 6a )V[[VT ,WV_` (UK ,WZ *HYIVU -PILY 5L[ 9LPUMVYJPUN 2 Traction Pads 7 Fin Option. 1-5 Fin Set Up 9LTV]L *LU[LY -PU ;VW -PUZ -VY : :THSS ;V ?3 9PKLYZ Beginners To Advanced 9PKLYZ! ;V 3IZ

KKrows 5 Fin Wakesurf $515 » ¹ :X\HZO ;HPS :RPT :\YM :[`SL 3V^ 4LKP\T 0TWHJ[ 6a 6U ;VW (UK 6a )V[[VT ,WV_` (UK ,WZ 2 Traction Pads 5 Fin Option. 1-5 Fin Set Up 9LTV]L *LU[LY -PU -VY : :THSS ;V SHYNL 9PKLYZ Beginners To Advanced 9PKLYZ! ;V 3IZ

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Perry Morrison:

joins Team Tige Perry Morrison might be the youngest rider on Team Tige, but his talent is sure to carry him to the top. Perry fell in love with ^HRLZ\YÄUN ;PNL )VH[Z HUK [OL SPMLZ[`SL [OH[ NVLZ ^P[O P[ HSS through the Tige Endless Wave Tour. With a raw talent and ÔVSL OLHY[LK WHZZPVU `V\ JHU L_WLJ[ [V OLHY 7LYY`»Z UHTL as one of the the fastest progressing riders on the wakesurf scene in the coming years. ;PNL! >OLU HUK ÔLYL KPK `V\ Z[HY[ ^HRL Z\YÄUN& Perry: I learned how to wake surf on Lake Grapevine, TX with my coach Tyler Marshall at DFW Surf. ;PNL! 0M `V\ ^LYLU»[ ^HRL Z\YÄUN ÔH[ ^V\SK `V\ IL doing? Perry: 0 ^V\SK IL ZJ\IH KP]PUN Å`PUN HPYWSHULZ ZHPSPUN VY TaeKwonDo which are my other hobbies.

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H Tyler Marshall Tige: Tell us about your experience at the Endless Wave Tour Perry: 0 SV]L Z\YÄUN HUK HM[LY T` ÄYZ[ WYP]H[L SLZZVU ^P[O +VTPUPJ 3HNHJL H[ 3HRL 3L^PZ]PSSL ;? PU 0 NV[ L_JP[LK HIV\[ JVTWL[PUN at the Endless Wave Tour Stop in Fort Worth, TX. At the Tournament, we met a lot of people that wanted to make sure I had fun. The person that I remember most was Matt Edmondson with Eagle Marine. My second year at Endless Wave Tour, everyone I met before, treated me like I was part of the family and that made my dad’s decision to purchase a Tigé Boat. Tige: How stoked are you to be so young and already have a boat sponsor? Perry: It’s an amazing and special feeling to have a boat sponsor HUK WHY[ULY ^P[O TL VU T` QV\YUL` 0 HT YLHS L_JP[LK [OH[ ,HNSL 4HYPUL HUK ;PNt OH]L VɈLYLK TL [OL VWWVY[\UP[` IL H WHY[ VM [OLPY team and family. Tige: Is there any rider that you’ve never gotten a chance to ride with that you would really like to? Perry: 2LLUHU -SLNLS ILJH\ZL OL ^VU ÄYZ[ WSHJL PU [OL >VYSK :\YM *VTWL[P[PVU HUK 0 ^V\SK SV]L [V ZWLUK H ^LLRLUK Z\YÄUN ^P[O Dominic Lagace. Tige: What’s your biggest goal as a wakesurfer? Perry: ;V IL [OL ILZ[ 0 JHU IL HUK ZVTLKH` ^PU ÄYZ[ WSHJL PU [OL >VYSK >HRL :\YÄUN *OHTWPVUZOPW www.boardersmag.com | May 2015

Tesani

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The most advanced recreational onal surfer we’ve ever made. The (SS` KLSP]LYZ ULHY LWV_` IVHYK VHYK performance in a durable and less L_WLUZP]L JVUZ[Y\J[PVU 0U LHYS` stages of development, the initial nitial design intent was to provide the rider just entering the surf market rket with a board that they could buy at a reasonable price, had softer ofter edges that won’t ding the boatt (or your shins), with performance e on any wave. What we ended with, was something that even our pro team is stoked to ride.

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EQUIPPED “The type of gear you have can THRL VY IYLHR `V\Y L_WLYPLUJL ;OL right gear will ensure a pleasurable L_WLYPLUJL WHKKSPUN ^P[O LHZL HUK in comfort. When choosing the right gear for you, one should consider the appropriate size for their body type, his or her skill level, the conditions they are paddling in and what their goals are.¹ - 1LZZPJH *PJOYH

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Paddle: Werner Paddles 3-piece Small Fit Soul Top: Local Honey Designs Corrine top ISHJR JOL]YVU Capris: Graced by Grit Land and Sea Knickers

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Orange Crush Race12’6 x 25.5” or 27.5” x 6 *HYIVU ÄILY YHJL IVHYK designed with a low rocker and WPLYJPUN IV^ [V TH_PTPaL [OL water line and optimize speed and glide. The bottom and rails are tuned in to allow for power and direction. The tail width and outline aid in stability. Includes a GoPro mount and 3PM[:<7 OHUKSL 7S\Z H SP[[SL ,1 magic thrown in!

12’ Original12’ x 31.5” x 4.75” x 237.4L ;OL » 6YPNPUHS VɈLYZ Z\WLYPVY stability and ease of use for all water conditions, allowing paddlers to seamlessly transition from beginner to pro. Additional features include built-in bungee Z`Z[LT L_[YH K\YHISL ¸/HTTLY :[YLUN[O¹ JVUZ[Y\J[PVU 3PM[:<7 handle, GoPro camera mount, integrated cooler tie-downs and self-breathing air valve. Beautiful wood inlay and custom 1HRL 4L`LY HY[^VYR

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12’BigBoyCamo12’ x 35” x 5” x 286.5L ;OPZ IPN IV` VɈLYZ HKKLK stability for paddling, O\U[PUN HUK ÄZOPUN ¸/HTTLY ;LJOUVSVN`¹ MVY L_[YH K\YHIPSP[` )\UNLLZ hold your gear and the built-in GoPro mount is there to document your catch. Bungee grommets to anchor ice chest and cargo. Includes a selfbreathing air valve, LiftSUP handle, and wide traction pad.

12’ Eco Trainer12’ x 29.5” x 4.75” x 230.2L Back by popular demand. The Eco Trainer makes a triumphant return to YOLO Board’s 2015 line, reclaiming the title of the fastest recreational board on the market. A tapereddown version of the 12’ 6YPNPUHS [OPZ Ä[ULZZ focused board features several attachment points for resistance band training. Additional features include built-in bungee system, L_[YH K\YHISL ¸/HTTLY :[YLUN[O¹ JVUZ[Y\J[PVU LiftSUP handle, GoPro JHTLYH TV\U[ HUK .VY[L_ self-breathing air valve.

12’ Coastal Cruiser-

10’6” Coastal Cruiser-

12’ x 31.5” x 4.75” x 237.4L

10’6” x 29.5” x 4.5 x 160L

An entry-level recreational board perfect for all water conditions. Featuring our most popular shape paired with attention-grabbing aesthetics, the 12’ Coastal *Y\PZLY VɈLYZ H JVTWL[P[P]L WYPJL WVPU[ [OH[ KVLZU»[ ZHJYPÄJL style or substance. Additional features include built-in bungee Z`Z[LT L_[YH K\YHISL ¸/HTTLY :[YLUN[O¹ JVUZ[Y\J[PVU .V7YV JHTLYH TV\U[ HUK .VY[L_ ZLSM breathing air valve.

This recreational board is perfect for all water conditions. Great Z[HIPSP[` HUK ÅVH[H[PVU MVY ZTHSSLY paddlers. Upgrades include builtin bungee system for your PFD and EVA traction pad. Equipped with self-breathing valve, and a GoPro camera mount. Great for catching small waves.

11’ Roughneck –

10’6 Eclipse-

11’4 x 32” x 4.5” x 231L

10’6 x 29.5” x 5.5” x 230.7L

Thermo-mold construction makes for an almost indestructible board. This is what you want for your rental I\ZPULZZ HUK `V\Y RPK ÄSSLK KVJR 9\U H JHISL [OYV\NO [OL OHUKSL MVY security. This hybrid construction, using thermoformed ABS sheets and composite materials, creates a highly durable, maintenance free and abrasion-resistant board.

Great board for women and paddlers under 200lbs. Easy [YHUZWVY[ SPNO[ ^LPNO[ ,_[YH K\YHISL ¸/HTTLY ;LJOUVSVN` ¹ bungee system, and EVA traction pad. Equipped with a selfbreathing valve, LiftSUP handle, and a GoPro camera mount. TriÄU ZL[ \W )LH\[PM\S ^VVK PUSH` HUK 1HRL 4L`LY NYHWOPJZ

Grom 8’0 x 26’ x 3.7” ;OPZ PZ [OL IVHYK MVY RPKZ >PSS ÅVH[ \W [V SIZ .YLH[ MVY Z\YÄUN HUK WHKKSPUN ,YNVUVTPJ glassed-in handle. Tons of fun.

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Universal

Discovery

Yogaversal

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» _ ¹ 3 ,UOHUJL `V\Y VU ^H[LY L_WLYPLUJL ^P[O [OPZ Z[`SPZO SUP. It’s stable enough for yoga and daily workouts. With a soft yet durable deck pad and multiple tie downs it’s the perfect on water partner for your workouts.

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Saber

Competitor

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SUPS & Accessories

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The Pau Hana Minisport is designed to meet the needs of those who want the increased speed of a displacement hull race board but in a smaller, lighter weight package. It’s a great training and sport board and paddles fast in the lake river, or marina. Its light weight and soft grab handle make it easy to carry and transport.

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Lotus

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Conquer the swell with the Pau Hana Carve. Designed to be the new name in high performance SUP, the Carve is built to handle any wave. The smaller design allows for precision maneuverability through the surf ^OPSL HSSV^PUN MVY TH_PT\T ZWLLK The Carve provides a hybrid of high performance and stability.

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Oahu Series

Cadence

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Speed, stability, and performance. The Cadence features a displacement hull allowing the SUP to easily cut through the water with more glide and less resistance per stroke. The board also features a soft full-length deck pad for TH_PT\T JVTMVY[ ;OL *HKLUJL PZ H perfect training platform for getting an intensive core workout.

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*H[JO TVYL ÄZO ^P[O [OL )PN ,A (UNSLY ( YLHS [LHR IVHYK I\PS[ MVY [OL ÄZOLYTHU the Pau Hana Big EZ Angler features 25 SeaMount™ threaded anchor points. ,HZPS` H[[HJO ÄZOPUN HJJLZZVYPLZ MYVT 9(4 4V\U[Z HUK @HR([[HJR )VS[ KV^U JVVSLYZ ÄZOPUN YVK OVSKLYZ WHKKSL JSPWZ cups, tackle and lights. It can be rigged \W MVY HU` RPUK VM ÄZOPUN HUK JHU OHUKSL heavy loads and carry all the gear you need.

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11’4” Super Cruiser SUP 7LYMVYTHUJL HUK K\YHIPSP[` MVY ÅH[ ^H[LY 0M `V\ ^HU[ [V JY\PZL VU ÅH[ ^H[LY I\[ HYLU»[ SVVRPUN [V IL [OL UL_[ ^VYSK champion of the SUP race circuit), this is the board for you. The aerodynamic ZOHWL J\[Z LɈVY[SLZZS` [OYV\NO [OL water while the scooped-out deck brings stability by putting the ride SV^LY PU [OL ^H[LY /HYK YHPSZ HUK H ¹ width ensure that even novice riders stay dry. Available in TCT and H-TCT constructions. Length: » ¹ Width: ¹ Thickness: 4.5 Volume: 215L Weight: SI ;*; SI / ;*; Rider: Up to 250lbs Fin: -\[\YLZ 2,,3 ÄU Handle: LiftSUP Leash Plug: *655,?:<7 UVZL [HPS JLU[LY 2HYPZ 5V^LSS PU [OL SLHK H[ [OL HUU\HS .YHWL 7HKKSL :<7 *YVZZ YHJL H[ +-> :\YM PU 5VY[O ;L_HZ

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11” Multi-Purpose Performance, durability and buoyancy in a larger package. The 11’ Multi-purpose SUP is a larger ]LYZPVU VM [OL » ¹ )\PS[ IPN MVY TVYL stability, this board is great for large riders and novices alike. Larger riders will enjoy small surf and whitewater performance, ^OPSL UV]PJL YPKLYZ ^PSS LUQV` HU L_[YLTLS` stable ride. Plenty of room for yoga, kids, and dogs! As always, Bounce Technology allows for plenty of bumps without bruises. Length: ¹ Width: ¹ Thickness: 4.5 Volume: 220L Weight: 34lb Rider: Up to 275lbs Fin: -\[\YLZ 2,,3 ÄU Handle: LiftSUP Leash Plug: *655,?:<7 UVZL [HPS JLU[LY

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Scout

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SUP INFLATABLES 12’ YOLO Board

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12’ x 32” x 6” This stable and sturdy portable board comes with P[Z V^U IHJRWHJR ÄSSLK ^P[O pump, pressure gauge, YLTV]HISL JLU[LY ÄU [YP ÄUZ bungee system, and carry handle. Perfect for traveling on planes, storing on boats, paddling rocky rivers, you name it! Stores easily in a closet. PSI-15

Perfect for the family, this portable board comes with P[Z V^U IHJRWHJR ÄSSLK ^P[O pump, pressure gauge, YLTV]HISL JLU[LY ÄU [YP ÄUZ bungee system, and carry handle. Perfect for traveling on planes, storing on boats, paddling rocky rivers, you name it! Fill to 15 PSI and you’re ready to go.

Frontier 10’6” The Frontier is a do anything, go anywhere board without boundaries. Blow it up when you need it and stow it when you don’t. The complimentary pump and travel bag make this board the perfect solution for travel, small vehicles and living ZWHJLZ >OL[OLY [OL NVHS PZ ÄZOPUN [HJRSPUN SVJHS ^OP[L^H[LY or simply touring the local waterways, the durable PVC rubber construction ensures the frontier will be ready for any activity or destination. -YVU[PLY » ¹ » ¹ _ ¹ _ ¹ ZVM[ ÄUZ SP[LYZ Frontier construction: Heavy duty PVC 9PNPK KYVW Z[P[JO KLZPNU EVA foot pad

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Save the

Buffalo River Expedition Photos by Danny Braught and Jackson Berger

by Gabriel Gray Save our American Rivers Founder

Location: Witaker Point

4HU VO THU ;OL YP]LY [YPWZ ILULÄ[PUN -PNO[ [V :6(9 NV[ VɈ [V HU L_JP[PUN Z[HY[ 4` ^PML HUK 0 Z[HY[LK [OL Fight to Save Our American Rivers project, aka FTS, as a way of getting more young and old people outdoors and enjoying our country’s riverways. We were hoping this project would help people be more inclined to respect their local waterways, as well as invite more people to get involved in the issues that their local rivers face today. Our main objective is to bring awareness to the issues that threaten many of our nation’s rivers systems. 1\Z[ V]LY H `LHY HM[LY JYLH[PUN -PNO[ ;V :6(9 0 ^HZ HZRLK HIV\[ KVPUN HU L_WLKP[PVU KV^U (YRHUZHZ» )\ɈHSV 5H[PVUHS 9P]LY I` H TLTILY VM [OL )\ɈHSV 9P]LY >H[LYZOLK (SSPHUJL 0 was honored and happy to see that what my wife and I set out to do with the project, was in fact reaching more like-minded people! To be honest, I knew the Ozark region had beautiful YP]LYZ I\[ [OH[ ^HZ [OL L_[LU[ VM P[ 0 ILNHU [V PU]LZ[ [OL [PTL 0 JV\SK V\[ZPKL VM T` M\SS[PTL QVI HZ H -PYLÄNO[LY ,4; HUK the seasonal SUP tour business that my wife and I own, into investigating this river that seemed so foreign to me. 0 ZWLU[ [OL YLTHPUKLY VM SLHYUPUN HIV\[ [OL )\ɈHSV 5H[PVUHS 9P]LY HUK HM[LY ZWLHRPUN [V THU` SVJHS WLVWSL HIV\[ [OLPY ]PL^Z VU [OL PZZ\LZ [OL )\ɈHSV 5H[PVUHS 9P]LY MHJLZ 0 began my planning. I must mention my sponsors that have strongly backed both my goals because without them, not even the idea of the trips would be possible!. Outlining this trip was made much easier with the help of American Fish and Tackle Company (AFTCO). So I would like to give a huge ¸;OHUR `V\¹ MVY Z[LWWPUN \W HUK ILPUN [OL THPU ZWVUZVY ILOPUK [OL )\ɈHSV 5H[PVUHS 9P]LY ,_WLKP[PVU >L HSS RUL^ [OL )\ɈHSV 9P]LY ^V\SK IL KPɈLYLU[ [OHU V[OLY rivers I have paddled before due to its many characteristics, and this certainly added to the challenge. This entire region is made up of karst topography; meaning, the landscape is formed from the separation of soluble rocks, like limestone. The limestone matter creates sinkholes, caves, and subterranean drainage. This in turn makes it hard for surface water to stay above the ground. This type of setting makes sustenance a challenge, yet it creates one of the most unique regions in [OL HYLH ;OPZ HYLH OHZ ILLU VJJ\WPLK I` WYLOPZ[VYPJ 5H[P]L Americans, the Osage Indians, and early Europeans, I heard that it was even a safe-haven for civil war deserters because of its vast caverns and rugged territory. I can only imagine the rich history hidden below such porous terrain. 0U [OL »Z [OL <: (YT` *VYWZ VM ,UNPULLYZ H[[LTW[LK [V KHT [OL )\ɈHSV 9P]LY I\[ [OL WLVWSL MV\NO[ IHJR HUK ^VU 0U [OL YP]LY ^HZ HJX\PYLK I` [OL 5H[PVUHS 7HYR :LY]PJL HUK KLZPNUH[LK I` *VUNYLZZ HZ (TLYPJH»Z ÄYZ[ UH[PVUHS YP]LY :HKS` `LHYZ SH[LY [OL )\ɈHSV 9P]LY PZ PU ULLK VM ZH]PUN again, but this time it’s from factory farming pollution. Two years ago, a large hog concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) opened a new factory on one of the major tributaries )PN *YLLR VM [OL )\ɈHSV 9P]LY ;OPZ UL^ LZ[HISPZOTLU[ coupled with the topography previously described, creates a devastating combination that threatens both the balanced www.boardersmag.com w ww.boar boo rders de smag.coom | May 2015

water composition of the river and its ecosystem. A CAFO is an indoor area where many animals are kept in tightly packed quarters, and their urine and feces are collected from below in sewage containers. The waste is [OLU WYVJLZZLK PU[V MLY[PSPaLY HUK ZWYH`LK VU[V ULHYI` ÄLSKZ placing the river in imminent danger as these contaminants make their way down through the sediment by the practice of V]LY MLY[PSPaPUN ÅVVKPUN ZWPSSZ L[J >H[LY [LZ[PUN OHZ HSYLHK` shown spikes in contamination of E. coli and changes in water content values. Once I started to grasp the importance of the situation, the more desire grew in me to plan this 130 mile journey. This ^V\SK IL [OL SVUNLZ[ KVJ\TLU[LK KLZJLU[ KV^U [OL )\ɈHSV 5H[PVUHS 9P]LY VU H Z[HUK \W WHKKSLIVHYK ;OL YV\NO [LYYHPU long days paddling, long hikes, and rapids would require a crew that had outdoor skills and a healthy respect for Mother 5H[\YL" HUK TVYL PTWVY[HU[S` H TLU[HSP[` [OH[ JV\SK OHUKSL her abuse. Knowing I would need some company on this trip, [V OLSW ^P[O KVJ\TLU[PUN -PNO[ [V :6(9»Z JH\ZL 0 JVU[HJ[LK T` NVVK MYPLUK HUK [HSLU[LK WOV[VNYHWOLY 1HJRZVU )LYNLY /L PZ H THU [OH[ OHZ ILLU I` T` ZPKL VU V[OLY L_WLKP[PVUZ and I wanted him on this one. When I mentioned the trip to

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^L ZWLU[ [OL KH` [HRPUN PU [OL ]PL^Z HUK L_WSVYPUN SVJHS OPRPUN trails. We even took a trail leading into a recommended vista, >OP[HRLY 7VPU[ >OLU ^L ÄYZ[ ^HSRLK \W [V >OP[HRLY 7VPU[ we could hear in the distance someone playing a ukulele on the crag. We walked over and introduced ourselves to three high schoolers that had driven down from Kansas for spring break. The person that was playing ukelele was Ethan Mershon. I asked him if he would play us a song for the video that I am putting together. He took a quick second to think of a song and then started strumming. Little did I know, he ^V\SK Z[HY[ WSH`PUN ;OL )SV^LYZ +H\NO[LY I` +HTPHU 9PJL This remarkably happened to be the song I played to my ^PML [OL ÄYZ[ [PTL 0 TL[ OLY )HUN 6\Y [YPW ^HZ HSYLHK` VɈ

to a magical start! After leaving the crag, ^L OLHKLK V\[ [V )PN )S\Ɉ [V ZJVWL V\[ [OL river from a higher vantage point. We took in the winding river below in all its glory, as ^L HU_PV\ZS` HU[PJPWH[LK [OL UL_[ ML^ KH`Z on the river. 6\Y ÄYZ[ VɉJPHS YP]LY KH` ILNHU ^P[O H I\Z` crowd at the launch site. Everyone else ^HZ HSZV LHNLY [V NL[ V\[ HUK L_WSVYL [OL turquoise waters that day. We were the talk VM [OL SH\UJO ZP[L ZPUJL ^L ^LYL [OL ÄYZ[ SUP’ers many of these people had ever seen on the river. Even the game wardens were taking photos of our launch! With our boards ÄUHSS` PU [OL ^H[LY [OH[ ÄYZ[ Z[YVRL IYV\NO[ on a feeling of relief. I took in a deep breath VM [OL JVVS JYPZW HPY 0 L_OHSLK 0[ PZ OHYK [V L_WSHPU [OL JHSTPUN OHWWPULZZ [OH[ JHU overcome someone when facing a few days out in nature, at her mercy, and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These are the days I work hard for all year! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to LUQV` [OPZ L_WLYPLUJL ^P[O MYPLUKZ >L ^LYL HSZV HJJVTWHUPLK [OH[ ÄYZ[ KH` I` SVJHS Arkansans Mat Timmons and Cricket Dime, who were good friends with Danny. Mat’s spent many years as a guide on the river. He was able to share a lot of history and make sure we didn’t miss any of the hidden gems H[ [OL [VW VM [OL YP]LY ([ S\UJO ^L L_WSVYLK HU VSK MHYT OV\ZL ^L ZH^ MYVT )PN )S\Ɉ [OL prior day. History was literally glued to the walls; as old newspapers, dated from 1952, WYV]PKLK PUZ\SH[PVU MVY [OL YLZPKLU[Z ZP_[` plus years prior. Further down the river, we hiked the Hemmed-In-Hollow trail to the [HSSLZ[ ^H[LYMHSS IL[^LLU [OL 9VJRPLZ HUK [OL Appalachians. There we were, watching it ÅV^PUN MYLLS` MYVT M[ HIV]L YPNO[ PU MYVU[ of us. I couldn’t resist the water, so I stood underneath the bone chilling water. At the end of the day, just before Mat and Cricket were about to pull out and head home, Mat screamed, “STOP! Here is the spot I have ILLU [LSSPUN `V\ HIV\[ ¹ 0[ ^HZ Q\Z[ H ZTHSS JYLLR JVTPUN V\[ VM [OL ^VVKZ H[ ÄYZ[ [OLU we pulled the branches back and walked towards the three tiered waterfall. Mat told us each to go stand on one of the tiers in a straight line and put our hand up like we were holding each other up and he grabbed the camera. The outcome of the photo was awesome. See it online at BoardersMag. com.

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“Our main objective is to bring awareness to the issues that threaten many of our nation’s rivers systems” -Gabe Gray

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SUP CAMPING GUIDE

Preparation is key on any camping trip and is especially import ^OLU KVPUN H ZLSM Z\WWVY[LK L_LWKP[PVU ^P[O `V\Y :<7 )VHYK There are a lot of factors that will weigh in on how you pack for your trip like water temp, air temp, weather forecast, type of waterway, length of trip and more. We have compiled the staples you will need on a SUP camping trip to help you get on the water quicker and safer with gear that you can rely on.

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WARBONNET HAMMOCK

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spring cleaning: Austin Standup Paddleboarders Adopt Shoal Creek By Linda McCoy-Schriever

How It All Started In the summer of 2009, I discovered Stand Up Paddleboarding. I loved it immediately and began venturing out onto the lake every chance I got. I also discovered how much trash was in my local lake and I was stunned at the amount of plastic water bottles, styrofoam, and other litter I saw during my paddle sessions. I decided I needed to do something about it, so I went on the Internet and searched for lake cleanup in Austin where I found a website for Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB), a SVJHS UVU WYVÄ[ ZLY]PJL VYNHUPaH[PVU [OH[ Z[YP]LZ [V WYLZLY]L Austin’s quality of life. My life was forever changed by that one little search.

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the volunteers arrive, I hold a safety meeting to alert them to potential dangerous situations such as picking up syringes, getting too close the shoreline, encountering snakes and poison ivy, and to make sure to leave any homeless camps alone. We clean our area until 10:45 and then gather to take H NYV\W WOV[V >L ]V[L VU V\Y ¸4VZ[ <U\Z\HS 6IQLJ[¹ MV\UK HUK [OL WLYZVU [OH[ ÄUKZ [OL ¸4 < 6¹ NL[Z H WYPaL KVUH[LK by a local business or KAB sponsor. I gather all of the trash bags onto the trash barge that has been provided to our site

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with a means to inspire and educate others. With partners like Paddle Without Pollution, a stewardship organization that specializes in cleanups using only nonmotorized craft, the students get to play a key role in the immediate improvement of waterways near their homes. If cleaning up trash in the river doesn’t sound like fun to you, try L_[YHJ[PUN H ZOVWWPUN JHY[ SVHKPUN P[ VU[V `V\Y WHKKSLIVHYK and ferrying it out to the scrap yard like a gondolier on a romantic night in Venice. The point is, these groups make the L_WLYPLUJL M\U HUK [OL Z[\KLU[Z NL[ [V ZLL ÄYZ[ OHUK OV^ [OLPY ^VYR JHU THRL H KPɈLYLUJL PU [OL JVTT\UP[` While it is a vital task, cleaning up a riverbank is somewhat SPRL Z^LLWPUN ÄS[O \UKLY [OL Y\N 0[ TH` WYV]PKL WLHJL VM mind and a short-term solution, but it is essential to address ^OLYL P[ JVTLZ MYVT PU [OL ÄYZ[ WSHJL 0UZ[LHK VM ZWYPUNPUN MVY a larger rug, First Waves is making a change that can reduce the problem year after year. Under the tutelage of Pittsburgh Filmmakers, one of the nation’s leading digital media schools,

Winter’s grasp can be hard to shake. The spring thaw is like a cold shower to placate the hangover and prime our pasty skin for the impending embrace of sunshine. But there are V[OLY O\YKSLZ [V V]LYJVTL 5V UV[ Q\Z[ LUK\YPUN [OL JS\[JOLK OHUKZ VM ZWYPUN SV]L HUK YLTPUKLYZ [OH[ [H_ ZLHZVU PZ \WVU us. There is also the abhorrent chore of spring cleaning – a purging of winter dust and gloom as though we owe our K^LSSPUNZ H KV^Y` ILMVYL [YHUZP[PVUPUN [V ZOVY[Z ÅPW ÅVWZ HUK screen doors. Our homes, however, are not the only places in ULLK VM H Z[PɈ IYVVT HUK KVU»[ MVYNL[ [V K\Z[ [OL JLPSPUN MHUZ 6\Y YP]LYZ JYLLRZ HUK Z[YLHTZ HYL HJOPUN MVY H ZWYPUN ÅPUN [OL ZOVYLZ ZWVPSLK I` OPNO ^H[LY L]LU[Z HUK Z[VYT Y\U VɈ SPRL a prom dress that got too close to the punch bowl. These waterways are vital to the health of our communities and they deserve to be stain free. It’s up to us, however, to get them ready for the dance. First Waves, an organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is doing just that. With a focus on providing standup WHKKSLIVHYKPUN HUK YP]LY Z\YÄUN L_WLYPLUJLZ [V \UKLYZLY]LK youth, First Waves is taking a new approach to conserving waterways in the short and long-term. In addition to learning things like whitewater paddleboarding, participants also \UKLYNV HU PU[LUZP]L LK\JH[PVU PU [OL HY[ VM ÄSTTHRPUN HUK watershed awareness. In partnership with agencies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, the program also serves as a mentorship and growth opportunity. First Waves’ mission is to provide the community’s youth with a love and appreciation for the outdoors, while arming them 82

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WHY[PJPWHU[Z NHPU ]HS\HISL PUZPNO[ VU [OL HY[ VM ÄSTTHRPUN and digital media. They can then collaborate on ways to \ZL [OLZL [VVSZ [V ZOHYL ^OH[ [OL` OH]L SLHYULK HUK L_WYLZZ important ideas like using less single-use plastics, littering, HUK YLJ`JSPUN ;OL Z[\KLU[ ÄSTLK WYVK\J[PVU WYV]PKLZ the community with an enriched understanding of riparian pollution and the implications on our environment’s health. It also supplies a blueprint for how everyone can make a KPɈLYLUJL HUK OH]L M\U K\YPUN [OL WYVJLZZ The concept of spring-cleaning will probably never escape its notoriety, forever condemned as a menial task along ^P[O HJ[P]P[PLZ SPRL ÅVZZPUN 9P]LY JSLHU\WZ VU [OL V[OLY hand, are making waves like the curl of hipster mustaches. With groups such as First Waves making them more about community and fun than rigorous labor, they continue to attract more and more people and make substantial improvements to our water resources. While a group of RPKZ TPNO[ IL [OL SHZ[ VULZ `V\ L_WLJ[ [V ZWLHYOLHK H TV]LTLU[ VM JVUZLY]H[PVU -PYZ[ >H]LZ PZ KVPUN L_HJ[S` that, swooning one shopping cart at a time on a gondola ride over cleaner water. Article by: Ian Smith @V\ JHU SLHYU TVYL HIV\[ -PYZ[ >H]LZ H[ ^^^ ÄYZ[^H]LZ VYN

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Aquatic INvasive species Mastered THE PROBLEM: According to MaryKate Wood, President of Wake WorX, “The spread of Aquatic Invasive Species is an enormous issue for our country and the environment. Since their arrival (both 8\HNNH HUK ALIYH 4\ZZLSZ PU PU [OL .YLH[ 3HRLZ [OL <: .V]LYUTLU[ OHZ ZWLU[ V]LY )033065 PU WYL]LU[PVU HUK JVU[HPUTLU[ LɈVY[Z <UMVY[\UH[LS` IVH[LYZ HYL [OL SHYNLZ[ [YHUZWVY[LYZ VM (0: IV[O ]PH IHSSHZ[ [HURZ HUK SP]L IHP[ ^LSSZ Ballast Tanks and Bags are used to make wakeboarding HUK ^HRLZ\YÄUN WVZZPISL »Z VM NHSSVUZ VM SHRL ^H[LY PZ W\TWLK PU V\[ [V IHSSHZ[ [HURZ ZV PU ¸WVZP[P]L VY PUMLZ[LK SHRLZ¹ TPJYVZJVWPJ T\ZZLS SHY]HL JHSSLK ¸]LSPNLYZ ¹ [YH]LS unseen in the water and enter the ballast tanks. If the water is UV[ ÄS[LYLK ^P[O [OL 4\ZZLS 4HZ[»9 [OL PUMLJ[LK ^H[LY JHU IL transported to other lakes and waterways. Additionally, even ^OLU [HURZ IHNZ HYL LTW[PLK UV[ HSS VM [OL ^H[LY PZ KPZWLSSLK ^OLU [OL` HYL LTW[PLK ¹

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Western States Boat Inspection Information :H·UH $OO LQ 7KLV %RDW 7RJHWKHU (907)465-6183 Alaska: Dept of Fish & Game www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=invasive.main Arizona: Game and Fish Dept. www.azgfd.gov/ais

(623)236-7608

California: Dept of Fish & Wildlife www.dfg.ca.gov/quaggamussel

(866)440-9530

Colorado: Parks & Wildlife www.cpw.state.co.us

(303)291-7295

Idaho: Dept of Agriculture www.invasivespecies.idaho.gov

(877)336-8676

(888)824-6267

Montana: Dept of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (406)444-2449 fwp.mt.gov/fishing/guide/AIS Nebraska: Invasive Species Program (402)472-3133 neinvasives.com Nevada: Dept of Wildlife www.ndow.org

(775)688-1314

New Mexico: Dept of Game and Fish (888)248-6866 www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ais North Dakota: Game & Fish Dept. gf.nd.gov.ans

(701)770-0920

Oregon: Dept of Fish & Wildlife, State Marine Board (503)947-6000 www.boatoregon.com South Dakota: Game, Fish & Parks www.sdleastwanted.com

(605)223-7700

Utah: Division of Wildlife Resources www.wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/invasive-mussels.html Washington: Dept of Fish & Wildlife (888)WDFW-AIS www.wdfw.wa.gov.ais Wyoming: Game & Fish Dept wgfd.wyo.gov.ais

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Boat Inspections Prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

New Zealand Mudsnail

Kansas: Dept of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism (620)342-0658 www.protectKSwaters.org Lake Tahoe: AIS Program www.TahoeBoatInspections.com

Western States

(877)WGFC-AIS

Quagga/Zebra Mussel

Eurasian Watermilfoil

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