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Learn how to roll a kayak safely and efficiently. Step-by-step videos and expert tips from Ken Whiting break down C-to-C, sweep, offside, and Pawlata rolls so you can recover confidently in any paddling conditions.
Learn how to care for, stretch, and replace latex and neoprene gaskets on dry suits, dry tops, and pants. Keep your paddling gear watertight and lasting longer.
Learn what to wear fly fishing year-round. Discover the best base layers, mid-layers, and outerwear to stay comfortable, safe, and focused on the water.
Discover how packraft fishing opens access to remote lakes and rivers, helps you escape crowded waters, and boosts your angling success with expert tips, tactics, and gear advice.
Use this comprehensive table to compare specs and measurements for current and past NRS, STAR, Aire, Riken and Tributary inflatable rafts, catarafts and inflatable kayaks.
The Super 2 HP Pump uses a double-chamber design for optimal power with minimal effort, and is easy to maintain. With a few easy steps, you’ll be able to address common issues with your pump and keep it functioning well for years to come.
In just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to troubleshoot, maintain, and address common issues with your NRS Super Pump and keep it functioning well season after season.
Customizing your NRS raft fishing frame can help make your time on the water far more enjoyable. NRS Frames are modular, which means you can mix and match different frame parts and accessories.
Learn best practices for inflating and deflating your NRS packraft, as well as troubleshooting tips and packraft storage advice.
Durable and portable inflatable fishing rafts from NRS offer several advantages for fishing over more traditional drift boats, including cost, safety, and ease of access.
Discover the thrill of fly fishing from an NRS stand-up paddleboard. Learn about the advantages of stealth, portability, and affordability in our beginner's guide for adventure anglers.
Choose the best packraft paddle by learning the blade styles, paddle materials, and how the type of water you paddle on affects paddle length and our paddle recommendations.
NRS packrafts are lightweight, packable and built to premium standards. Like all outdoor gear, some packraft care and maintenance will provide a lifetime of performance.
Marbling, marks or white spots at folds, is normal on new rafts and inflatables that have been packaged for shipping. Learn how to use time, heat and sunlight to remove marbling.
With proper care and maintenance, your NRS dry wear will provide years of protection and enjoyment. Follow the instructions in this manual to ensure the best performance and longevity for your gear.
Its time to introduce steadiness, softness, warmth and liquid qualities into our diet and lifestyle. Especially if we want to stay healthy to get as much out of the fall colors and paddling season as possible. Here are our top five tips for staying healthy this fall.
When the snowmelt and/or spring rains are keeping your favorite rivers at optimal flow, its a downer to be feeling less energetic. Here are our top five must-do spring habits to hit the water in full force this spring.
Ever wonder why rashes and river rot get so bad in the summer? Its not just because youre spending a lot of time on the water. Introducing cooling foods and lifestyle practices during the hot summer months can help reduce the effects of overheating and have you feeling cool as a cucumber.
Its time to shake off the winter slump and tune-up your paddling muscles. Here are our top five Launch Your Season Poses to get your body paddle ready. Theyre all standing poses which makes them easy to do in or out of your gear, before and/or after you paddle.
Its the end of the paddling season - are you feeling stoked, yet broken? Paddlers who get after it all season long tend to feel tweaks in the hips, back and shoulders come end of season. This is the time to rest and recover and get ready for the awesomeness that the next season brings.
Introduce some actions and positions to help reduce the risk of injury and keep you paddling until the end of the season. Here are our seven favorite poses to keep you going when the paddling is good.
Its time to shake off the winter slump and tune-up your paddling muscles. Here are our top five Launch Your Season Poses to get your body paddle ready.
Learn how to set up, inflate, deflate and fold your STAR Paragon or Pike kayak with these instructional videos and step-by-step instructions.
Learn how to properly set up, inflate, deflate and fold your STAR Inflatable kayak with these helpful instructional videos and step-by-step instructions.
The USCG/Transport Canada Approval System approves PFDs & life jackets for use in U.S. and Canadian waters. Learn its differences from the older system.
Choosing between open oar lock or pins and clips for your raft frame rowing setup? Read this to understand the pros, cons, and nuances of each configuration.
Repairs and/or replacements of an NRS Cataraft Nose Cone are easy with these detailed instructions. Follow along with the video to successfully get your inflatable back on the water.
This video provides step-by-step instructions for installing the NRS Anchor System on your raft. The NRS Raft Frame Anchor System is a popular accessory to the NRS Fishing Frame, allowing the rower to easily raise and lower the anchor from the guides seat.
This video walks you through the process of assembling your NRS raft frame and adjusting it to suit your needs. Our patented LoPro fitting makes the NRS raft frame system entirely modular and easy to assemble and adjust.
The NRS fishing frame is easy to put together if you follow the step by step process outlined in this video. The NRS fishing frame turns any raft into a drift boat.
In this video, we show you how to safely secure a kayak to a car using a single 15 or 20 NRS 1" HD Tie-Down Strap. Knowing how to properly tie down a kayak on the roof rack of a car is one of the first and most essential skills every kayaker must learn.
Setting up your raft frame for strong and comfortable rowing will greatly improve your confidence and enjoyment on the river. In this video, the NRS experts show you how to adjust the oars and oar mounts on your NRS raft frame to ensure powerful strokes and a comfortable position when rowing.
In this video, we show you how to daisy chain the webbing on a tie-down strap, a simple an effective method for dealing with the strap tail to keep it out of the way. NRS 1" HD Tie Down straps make rigging rafts, tying down kayaks and securing gear on cars simple.
Securing your kayak or canoe to the NRS Yak Yak Boat Cart is quick and simple. In this video, we show you how to use the two included NRS 6 Loop Straps with Buckle Bumpers to attach your boat to the Yak Yak.
In this video, the experts at NRS show you our favorite technique for strapping down a rowing frame on a raft. Knowing how to properly secure a rowing frame to your raft is an essential skill for any rafter.
Proper adjustment of your WRSI helmets O-Brace Harness and Interconnect Retention System is essential for your comfort and safety while paddling. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure your WRSI helmet is adjusted for optimal comfort and performance on the water.
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