Kanumesse 2010

Kanumesse 2010 kicked off during the first week in October in Nuremburg, Germany as per usual.  This is easily the World’s largest display of paddlesports equipment and showcases all the current and new gear for the coming 2011 season.

Here is a selection of gear that caught our attention

A beautifully finished full carbon Gatz canoe with wood effect trim

Freya Hoffmeister’s record breaking round Australia Touring Kayak 

 

The much anticipated and eagerly awaiting Project X prototype…  It’s roomy!

 

The New Journey from Mad River (to replace the Explorer)

Beautiful composite Expedition 186 – would make a great Liffey Descent Boat!!

Captain’s Chair attachment from Harmony

New Big Dog Kaos 2.0, kinda looks like a….

Composite OC1 Big Dog Kaos with Big Dog Squirt Boat in the background

New Big Dog School Kayak.  Basic Spec from €450 (ish).

 

Wai Har with Nookie’s “Iceman” fleece undersuit

Native Watercraft’s composite SUP Board

 

NRS had a great range of new product including denim coloured Drytop and Drypants, Inflatable SUP Boards and cheeky stainless-steel whiskey flasks

Steve Horvath (paddler designer/engineer extraordinaire) showed up with his new brand, Core Paddles featuring a virtually indestructible aluminium shaft and hollow carbon blades.  Available in both straight and bent shaft in 12 and 30 degree offset with Santoprene grips and with carbon or nylon blades.  Prices to start from €275.

No visit to Germany would be complete without some sausage!