2007 has been a breakthrough year for WaveDog Paddles ~A boaters best friend~. We have started an underground movement of paddlers seeking the best/strongest paddle on the market......WaveDog Paddles! To top it all off Christian Knight, a paddling and publishing icon, wrote the "Top Shelf" review of WaveDog's Golden Paddle in Paddler Magazine's Nov/Dec issue! The "Top Shelf" is reserved for the best of the best and most innovative products to the paddling community. WaveDog Paddles are the first paddle to ever grace the "Top Shelf" review in Paddler!!! They are truly built to last. We have patents pending and are the only company to incorporate: front spine blades, one piece wood construction with ergonomics, ultralight stainless steel edge protection, coated polymer blades, and the merger of uni-directional carbon fiber strips with wood creating unsurpassed strength. All this with the warmth, flex and beauty only wood can bring to the palm of your hand.
We plan to keep things rolling in 2008 with the announcement of Team WaveDog. There is also going to be an Agent program which is in the process of being started now! There will be Agents who have paddles to demo and sell all throughout the country! Our goal is to have a paddle accessible for people to demo or talk to someone close by before they buy!!! Our paddles have already started going international as well! Bliss-Stick Kayaks out of New Zealand have been taking in some of our paddles and we look to expand our relationship with them this coming year. Among some of the other countries are: Switzerland, Thailand, Norway, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, many areas in Africa and beyond are seeing the power, beauty and durability these paddles bring to the water. We are taking a route that no paddle company has ever taken before. So if you think you have what it takes to be an Agent or a Team Paddler feel free to drop me a line: brock@wavedogpaddles.com (Serious inquiries only please). We are only going to have one Agent located in each region of the country so spots are tight but we are excited at the chance to reach so many paddlers on such a personal level. This.....along with the best warranty in the business, the WaveDog revolution is here......ARE YOU IN?
Check out a copy of the review in the latest Paddler Magazine by clicking below:
If you have any questions or would like to know more please feel free to contact me:
Brock Royer
WaveDog Paddle Sales
brock@wavedogpaddles.com
815-540-5060
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
"Top Shelf" Review in Paddler Magazine By: Christian Knight
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Phil Boyer hits the South Fork Silver Creek with his WaveDog!
Phil Boyer, team Jackson Kayak member, sends in these pictures of him running the steeps with his WaveDog Golden.
Do any of you web surfers have a picture of your WaveDog in action? Email it to Brock or Jon with a caption and we'll post it to our blog or photo gallery.
WaveDog Update
First off, I want to apologize for the lack of updates on the blog! Many of you have been bugging me to fill you in on the latest news and do a better job of keeping this going.
Things are super busy here at the shop, as word is quickly spreading about the sweet new paddles that everyone wants to check out. I have been busy traveling to rivers to get these paddles into people's hands and feedback has been incredible! Super comfy ergonomics, all-out power, and a weight that can't be beat for wood all contribute to the excitement that is spreading!
Keep your eyes open for more updates coming soon as some of our team members start checking in and giving you real-time feedback on what's going on in the WaveDog world. Also, keep your eyes peeled as we start getting some reviews from big-name magazines in the upcoming months, and get a better idea of what those outside our organization think about our paddles.
In a later update, I will be posting dates and events that we will be attending with WaveDogs in hand. We may not have a booth at all of them, but we will be there to tell you why you need one.
Again, sorry for the lack of updates, and hopefully see you on the river!
Jon Staats
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Grand Release of WaveDog Paddles!
Well, the anticipation is finally over! Wavedog Paddles R&D has finished and production is now in full swing!
Here is a little taste of what a Wavedog Paddle is and what the company is all about!
Don't forget to check back here and to visit our main website often at www.wavedogpaddles.com.
(Hot Iron Wavedog Shaft Logo)
Wavedog was started with one goal in mind. To make the best paddle on the market....simple as that.
We have multiple patents pending and feel Wavedog has revolutionized kayak paddles! In fact there is so much different about a Wavedog that it will take quite awhile to explain all that is going on.
First, we are the only company to use solid shaft construction of a bent shaft wood paddle. This is achieved from our bent form lamination patent. Only the highest quality quarter sawn white ash is used in each shaft. These paddles are custom made one at a time here in the U.S. in the great state of WI.
(Beautiful Padauk Redwood)
We have also taken an innovative approach to blade and edge protection. The blades edge is wrapped in a material similar to ballistic nylon then coated in a military grade patented polymer which only adds 1.5oz to the total paddle weight and gives the blades the most durable, wear resistance on the market!
(Competitors Wear Resistance)
(Wavedog's Patented Polymer Protection standing up to the test!)
Another unique aspect is both the spine being on the front of the blade as well as how much the blade is spooned. With over 2 years of R&D behind our back we concluded this gives the paddle added stability, more purchase, increased torque, outstanding flex, and higher impact strength all while remaining extremely smooth through the water. Even while doing sculling/bow draw strokes the paddle has zero flutter and it releases quickly for smoother loops and lighting fast cartwheels! You almost have to feel this paddle to believe!!
(The Comfy Wavedog Ergonomics)
(The Beautiful Finished Product)
Finally, most people know that wood paddles are heavier than composites, but are willing to make that trade off for better feel, greater flex, and increased durability. Well, with our design and materials we have achieve a paddle that exceeded all of our weight expectations. We were shooting for a paddle under 50oz. The AT3 Edge that we weighed was 43oz. The AT2 was 41oz. Our Wavedog Golden Paddle weighed in at 46.5oz!!! On top of that, we have received overwhelming feedback that the Wavedog Paddle swing weight feels better than any paddle on the market today!
SO....this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Wavedog Paddles. Our flagship model is called the "Golden" while the woman's paddle (same design with smaller blades and grips) is called the "Collie". These two paddles are primarily river running, play paddles but will work great banging down steep creeks too.
You will be able to buy paddles through our website as well as select retailers soon! You can place an order now by contacting us or ordering through our website. Paddle come standard with white ash grips. Feel free to contact us about making curly maple or padauk redwood grips (as shown below).
(Blade Design)
(Testing a Prototype)
Thanks for checking out the new Wavedog Paddle company. We look forward to contributing to the paddle community!
~Wavedog Paddles: A boaters best friend~
Here is a little taste of what a Wavedog Paddle is and what the company is all about!
Don't forget to check back here and to visit our main website often at www.wavedogpaddles.com.
(Hot Iron Wavedog Shaft Logo)Wavedog was started with one goal in mind. To make the best paddle on the market....simple as that.
We have multiple patents pending and feel Wavedog has revolutionized kayak paddles! In fact there is so much different about a Wavedog that it will take quite awhile to explain all that is going on.
First, we are the only company to use solid shaft construction of a bent shaft wood paddle. This is achieved from our bent form lamination patent. Only the highest quality quarter sawn white ash is used in each shaft. These paddles are custom made one at a time here in the U.S. in the great state of WI.
(Beautiful Padauk Redwood)We have also taken an innovative approach to blade and edge protection. The blades edge is wrapped in a material similar to ballistic nylon then coated in a military grade patented polymer which only adds 1.5oz to the total paddle weight and gives the blades the most durable, wear resistance on the market!
(Competitors Wear Resistance)
(Wavedog's Patented Polymer Protection standing up to the test!)Another unique aspect is both the spine being on the front of the blade as well as how much the blade is spooned. With over 2 years of R&D behind our back we concluded this gives the paddle added stability, more purchase, increased torque, outstanding flex, and higher impact strength all while remaining extremely smooth through the water. Even while doing sculling/bow draw strokes the paddle has zero flutter and it releases quickly for smoother loops and lighting fast cartwheels! You almost have to feel this paddle to believe!!
(The Comfy Wavedog Ergonomics)
(The Beautiful Finished Product)Finally, most people know that wood paddles are heavier than composites, but are willing to make that trade off for better feel, greater flex, and increased durability. Well, with our design and materials we have achieve a paddle that exceeded all of our weight expectations. We were shooting for a paddle under 50oz. The AT3 Edge that we weighed was 43oz. The AT2 was 41oz. Our Wavedog Golden Paddle weighed in at 46.5oz!!! On top of that, we have received overwhelming feedback that the Wavedog Paddle swing weight feels better than any paddle on the market today!
SO....this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Wavedog Paddles. Our flagship model is called the "Golden" while the woman's paddle (same design with smaller blades and grips) is called the "Collie". These two paddles are primarily river running, play paddles but will work great banging down steep creeks too.
You will be able to buy paddles through our website as well as select retailers soon! You can place an order now by contacting us or ordering through our website. Paddle come standard with white ash grips. Feel free to contact us about making curly maple or padauk redwood grips (as shown below).
(Blade Design)
(Testing a Prototype)Thanks for checking out the new Wavedog Paddle company. We look forward to contributing to the paddle community!
~Wavedog Paddles: A boaters best friend~
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)