The Moment is the first full face creeking helmet from WRSI.

The helmet features the construction which we all love from the Current helmet with a permanent, very rigid facebar that will keep your smile looking good.

Available in matte black or red for $149.95

NEWS!

• The shuttle  will resume running scheduled routes Saturday, May 12th, 2012.
• PLEASE READ the information below or Call 530-333-9115 or 530-626-3435 for information.

WHAT IS THE RIVER STORE SHUTTLE?

The River Store Shuttle was developed by a number of folks working with the River Store and El Dorado County and relying on grant funding support from the El Dorado County Air Quality Management Department (funds provided via AB 2766 emissions reduction grants) and originally the River Trust Fund and Coloma-Lotus Chamber of Commerce (provided matching funds to help get the program started). The River Store now provides the matching funds necessary to qualify for grant funding and to supplement the costs of running the shuttle program  The shuttle service provides transport for kayakers, rafters and other community riders between parking and access points on the popular South Fork of the American river corridor. Our goal is to save you money and time, while reducing traffic and emissions in the river canyon and improving parking at some of the popular access points. Community access to the shuttle service is also an objective and we already provide special transportation for many local community events.  Our ability to operate is dependent on annual grant funding, which renews each July 1st if we are successful in being granted the funding for that year.

For now this is how it works…We have three vans and custom built trailers to haul kayaks and rafts/equipment. You must be physically able to carry your own equipment to and from the vehicles, even though we have some great drivers, please do not depend upon them to lift and load your gear. The routes (see schedule page for updates)  encompass all feasible access points between Salmon Falls and Chili Bar, as well as a couple of non-River access points to facilitate community use on the return trips, etc.

BLM has graciously allowed us to continue shuttle runs into Greenwood Creek access!  We need to be able to access the far gate in the GC parking lot and then turn around and stage in the dirt area on the trail up from the river. Please help us by keeping your gear clear of the drive through area in the parking lot that is marked as no parking area. THANKS!

We have set up a Traffic Management Association. To use the shuttle service you will be required to purchase a membership in the association. You will be issued short term weekend trial memberships or longer term (i.e. seasonal, annual) memberships and ID cards. You will then be able to ride the shuttle on a first come first served basis at any of our scheduled stops or call our reservation line to make a reservation by THE DAY BEFORE your intended ride.

HOW DOES THE SHUTTLE WORK?

The shuttle is available by reservation only from December through May.  Call 888.452.9254 or email dan@kayaking.com.  We have 2 14 passenger vans and an 11 passenger van.  Call early to reserve the larger van for your group.  Cost to reserve a van is $120 for a 14 passenger van and $100 for the 11 passenger van.  We will resume running scheduled routes Saturday, May 12th, 2012.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RIDE THE SHUTTLE?

Late Fall/Winter Season - December through February

The shuttle is available on a reservation only basis.  Cost to reserve a van is $120.  We have a 14 passenger van and an 11 passenger van.  Call early to reserve the larger van for your group. Cost to reserve a van is $120.

Grant monies make the shuttle possible. Unfortunately they do not cover the total costs of operating this service hence the need for users to offset costs by paying membership fees.  Several membership options are available.  Your choice will depend on how often you use the shuttle.  We offer discounted seasonal memberships and multi-ride punch card passes. Our goal is to keep the cost as low as possible and still keep the shuttle running.  Due to changes at the County AQMD and in the grant wording and qualifications funding for the shuttle is less than it has been in past years. The River Store provides the additional funding necessary to keep the shuttle running. We are never sure whether we will in fact get our grant funding each year , which means that we may only be able to operate until July 1st of any given year.

• Daily membership $8.00 per person This membership is good for one day on the shuttle on the date purchased only.
• Seasonal membership $60 (10 Ride Punch Card ). Only available at The River Store. This pass is good for the season in which you purchase the pass up until June 30th. If we receive renewed grant funding then annual and seasonal membership passes will be honored into the new season.
  
• Annual Passes are available at The River Store for $120 and are good for one year from date of purchase, or until the end of the fiscal year of purchase (June 30th) if we do not receive continuing grant funding for the next contract year that begins on July 1st.
  
• Reservations - We do take reservations from both individuals and groups. We especially encourage you to make reservations for groups. Make sure in advance that we can accommodate you by calling 888.452.9254, 530-333-9115 or e-mail Dan@Kayaking.com . Reservations need to made 24 hours in advance, reservations office closes at 5pm the day before!We are working towards an on-line reservation system. Watch for updates!
• Special Events and Trips - The Shuttle is available for special events and trips. Call 888.452.9254 to make arrangements in advance.

Informational brochures and schedules (subject to change) as well as a website for informational and contact purposes are available at the River Store and will be at Coloma/Lotus area businesses as we get a little further into the season.

The shuttle will operate for a limited number of days/week, depending on the season.  We’ll do our best to anticipate and respond to ridership needs.

We’d love to hear any thoughts you have for improvement or additions. Send us your feedback on how the shuttle worked for you.  Email comments to Dan@Kayaking.com.

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE SHUTTLE!

Dan Crandall and The River Shuttle Staff

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Event Details:

Section of River: C to G on the South Fork American

Meet Time @ Shop: 10:3am

Join us for a Potluck/BBQ/ & a Beer after the paddle @ Shop at 5:30pm

Bring: Side Dish to Share

Slide Show at 6ish

Paddle with Team Dagger’s Laura Farrell

originally from the East, now addicted to California Rivers, Laura Spends much of her spring and summer descending the slopes of the sierra in her craft of choice… her kayak.

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Come check out all the Dagger boats, and get some tips from a pro. The 2012  Dagger River Running Boat line up:

Nomad Series: 8.5, 8.1  (Serious Creeking)

“New” Mamba Series: 7.6, 8.1, 8.6  ( Serious River Running)

Axiom Series: 8.0, 8.5, 9.0  (Playful River Running)

Green Boat  (Serious Slalom, or Racing)

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Event Details:

Section of River TBA

Meet Time @ Shop: 10:30

Join us for a Potluck/BBQ/ & a Beer after the paddle @ Shop

Bring: Side Dish to Share

John Rogie Checks out the Dagger Axiom 9.0 2011 Dagger Paddle

Come check out the Newest Creeker/River Runner from Pyranha we now have both the Medium and Large Shiva’s in our Demo fleet for you to check out.

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				External Cockpit
SIZE	LENGTH	WIDTH	VOLUME	LENGTH	WIDTH	WEIGHT
	8′ 4″	26″	74 US gals	36.8″	19.1″	50.7lbs
	8′ 6″	26.5″	82gal	36.8″	19.1″	53.1lbs
	8′ 8″	27″	92gal	36.8″	19.1″	55.1lbs

The Shiva - Ultimate Steep Creeker

The Shiva has a rounded hull, soft stern chines, a high bow rocker and loads of volume in the bow and stern.

These features give you softer landings on big drops, rear driving force when you want it, awesome boofability and resurfacing capability. The rounded & high deck, with a high centre of volume, countering a low centre of gravity for easy rollability.

If you are running big drops and pushing harder lines the Shiva is the one you want.

Check out these links for further video footage:

pyranhashiva

watch?v=ykGADM-ZHTc&feature=player_embedded

AT THIS LINK: USED BOATS

NOTE : All our used kayaks are stored under cover out of the elements, if you don’t see what you are looking for feel free to contact us: info@theriverstore.com or dan@kayaking.com our list is always evolving, sometimes I don’t have pictures so it isn’t listed.

Also we do ship used boats with Forward Air for more info on this click here.

demshitz surfs Big Buseater wave from David Fusilli on Vimeo.

NEW for 2012!!!

Sneak Preview, we will have them in-stock by late April :O)

See some footage of the JED in action!

Set to dominate in 2012, the new performance freestyle kayak from Pyranha is designed for world class wave and hole performance.

Jed will be the choice of the new school freestyler- loose, fast and super easy to initiate basic moves and awesome trophy combos.

The Boat will come in three sizes. Medium is already in production and will be at The River Store early Spring 2012.

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				External Cockpit
SIZE	LENGTH	WIDTH	VOLUME	LENGTH	WIDTH	WEIGHT
	5′ 11″	25.5″	55 US gals	34″	18.75″	31.9lbs

Holiday Paddle

Was 12/3/11

2012 Date TBA

Thank You everyone for participating it was a fabulous day to be on the southfork :O)

All the drysuits we sell have a lifetime of the product warranties.  We carry both Kokatat Drysuits and Stohlquist, at this time. 

We do special orders on all dry suits.  Contact us at info@theriverstore.com

Stohlquist Sizing:

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Kokatat Sizing:

Women’s Suits:

Men’s Suits:

The Shiva - Ultimate Steep Creeker

The Shiva has a rounded hull, soft stern chines, a high bow rocker and loads of volume in the bow and stern.

These features give you softer landings on big drops, rear driving force when you want it, awesome boofability and resurfacing capability. The rounded & high deck, with a high centre of volume, countering a low centre of gravity for easy rollability.

If you are running big drops and pushing harder lines the Shiva is the one you want.

Stomper 80 & 90 Video

The Stomper follows the long lineage of outstanding creek designs at Liquidlogic.
Its beginning and history start here on Liquid Logics home river, the Green.  Developing the Stomper began by blending the speed, stability and rolling ability of the Remix Series with the bomber construction, safety, and boofability of the Jefe Series.  This combination, coupled with the Stomper’s playful semi-planing hull will give you the confidence to maximize your experience on your local run and take you far into your paddling future.

COLORS

SPECS

Outfitting info Click Here

Dagger Mamba 7.6, 8.1, 8.6

NEW! Completely redesigned for 2012 with a “Team Tested, Paddler Proven” heritage that’s trusted by the most renowned instructors and paddlers in the world, the new Mamba offers serious refinements that will make it the top River Runner in its class.
The New Mamba is larger than the former design, offering more volume with improved volume distribution, increased speed, crisper control and added safety features, including a re-positioned bow grab handle for easier access, an added handle near the cockpit, and an added molded-in stern foam wall holder to improve the structural integrity.

Whether it’s seasoned paddlers looking to hone their river skills, make the move beyond Class III, or new adventure seekers looking for a predictable, stable, easy to roll power-house to discover the full range of real whitewater, the stylish new Mamba Series will inspire their ultimate adventure.

VIDEO: New Mamba Design talk with Rush Sturges

COMING MID MAY!!!

NEW Pyranha Jed

Set to dominate in 2012, the new performance freestyle kayak from Pyranha is designed for world class wave and hole performance.

Jed will be the choice of the new school freestyler- loose, fast and super easy to initiate basic moves and awesome trophy combos.

New Pyranha Jed Promo Video

The River Store!

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Limited Time Only PACKAGE DEAL:

$549.99  gets you a Board & Paddle !

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Our Demo Program now includes 2 Boards to Check out and see if you can Stand Up!

Includes “Smooth”  Paddle: