One of the best parts of Clack Fest is getting to try out new boats! Here’s your chance to test out the latest and greatest rafts, cat boats, packrafts, inflatable kayaks, canoes or SUPs from all the leading manufacturers.
Vendors with Demos Available to Try Out
Pyranha Kayaks
After over 40 years of research and development, award winning designs, world-class expeditions, supporting top class boaters and expanding to become Europe’s leading specialist manufacturer of canoes and kayaks, we still design and build all our boats in Britain. We do not know where our kayaks will be paddled so they are all built to the same high standard – to be pushed to the limit by our world class team of paddlers on the world’s toughest rivers in the Himalayas, Rockies and Andes.
We are still primarily run by kayakers and so are committed to being on the leading edge of kayak design and make constant improvements to our whole production process to support this.
From kids to champions, we want everyone to enjoy the world’s biggest water sport having as much fun out there as we do. Whether that’s just ripping up your local play spot, exploring a remote creek or just messing about on the river. We always have and always will be by Enthusiasts, for Enthusiasts. Developing the most technologically advanced materials, using the industry leading processing methods and most detailed quality control systems means we can produce truly world class kayaks and reduce our impact on the environment.
AIRE
AIRE has been making high-performance, durable whitewater rafts, catarafts, and inflatable kayaks since 1989 in Meridian, Idaho. AIRE designs and builds their boats in the USA, using an innovative AIREcell system—an internal bladder inside a tough outer shell—for superior performance, durability, and repairability. Designed and tested by boaters, AIRE’s industry leading designs are at the forefront of whitewater rafting. Their boats are popular among rafters, guides, and adventure seekers for their quality, performance, and unmatched 10-year No Fault Warranty.
Happy Paddlin
Representing the finest in paddling sports since 2000.
Stohlquist
Stohlquist WaterWare has been crafting kayaking gear and apparel since 1977
Deployed Logix
At Deployed Logix, we’re redefining rapid deployment. We are the leader in American-made products for disaster preparedness and emergency response. DLX is dedicated to serving those who serve. It’s our honor to work extensively, both domestically and abroad, with:• Law enforcement• USAR // Fire• Emergency management• EMT // Healthcare• Expeditionary forces• Private organizationsOur team understands that when a crisis calls, seconds count.We are passionate about people and creating products that make their lives safer and easier.We’ve worked all over the globe. In every scenario, we discovered a common need: rapid deployment.As the world grapples with new challenges and disasters, DLX is committed to constantly improving existing product lines and innovating new ones to meet the ever-evolving demands of the professionals we serve. We make this our mission so that you can better focus on yours.
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Aquabound Paddles
For over 30 years, Aqua Bound has stood for kayak paddles of the highest-quality. Our Wisconsin-based team takes pride in producing best-in-class experiences for paddlers around the globe. Our commitment to service, pride in workmanship and dedication to innovation translate into paddles that bear the mark of quality and the promise of good times. Proudly made by paddlers, for paddlers, we embody the spirit of adventure and a never-satisfied attitude. You can trust that no matter where the waters are headed, Aqua Bound is committed to “Taking You There”.
Sawyer
Sawyer offers a full line of modern and traditional products for oarsmen, canoeists, kayakers, surfers and paddlers of all genres, delivered into your hands to provide unsurpassed function, performance and beauty. We design and handcraft every product in Talent, Oregon, USA, ensuring everything we make is from the highest quality materials with careful attention to detail. We take pride in our employees, stewardship of the environment and our country. In return, you have the assurance of knowing the product you receive from us is genuine, made in America and cannot be replicated. Sawyer products are designed by paddlers, oarsmen and surfers alike to fully meet your performance needs. Pick one up today and experience “The Feel of Water!”
Go Light Outdoors
Your Source for Quality Lightweight Whitewater Equipment – including our “International Travel” cataraft packages designed to be transported on commercial airlines to worldwide destinations. We also offer one of the lightest, best handling, high-kick catarafts on the market that weighs in as little 40 pounds for the set of tubes. We are a dealer for Jack’s Plastic Welding and Sotar. Accessories include full break-down aluminum frames, custom mesh bags, and custom travel bags for tubes and frames.
Level Six
Level Six is a Canadian company created by two friends competing on the Whitewater Slalom World Cup circuit. Their vision was to redesign and rethink how paddling gear is made. Our mission is to provide all those who love life on the water with a passion and confidence in the gear they are using.
Sotar
Sotar boats are design and made next the Wild and Scenic Rogue River in Merlin, OR. It takes many hands to design and build our boats. Each hand adds to the boats custom details. We are a small business with fewer than 20 employees. We work hard and then we play hard on the products we make. Sotar makes everything from inflatable kayaks, to ultra light rafts, to full size 18 oar frame boats.
Oregon River Gear
Oregon River Gear designs and manufactured high-quality rafting, kayaking, and paddle sports equipment. Built for durability and performance, their gear is crafted to withstand the toughest river conditions while maintaining comfort and reliability. Whether you’re a whitewater rafter, kayak enthusiast, angler, or weekend explorer, Oregon River Gear provides the essential equipment for adventure on the water. With a focus on innovation and rugged design, their products ensure paddlers can navigate remote rivers, challenging rapids, and scenic waterways with confidence.
Alpacka Raft
Alpacka Raft started the fall of 2000 as a collaboration between mother-son team Sheri and Thor Tingey. 20+ years later, every Alpacka Raft is handmade in our Mancos, CO factory, for adventurers by adventurers like you. Join the adventure.
Kokopelli
Since 2012 Kokopelli has designed and manufactured award winning packrafts, inflatable kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Kokopelli products are ruggedly designed to last and purposefully built for ultimate portability and packability. Paddlers, campers, hikers, overland and van life enthusiasts, bikers, climbers, anglers and hunters adventure all around the world in their packrafts. Kokopelli specializes in packrafts which are ultralight and packable kayaks that weight 5-20 pounds, making them easy to cary to remote paddle spots or if you are just tight on storage space.
Clackamas River Outfitters
Your source for disc golf, paddle sports rentals, tours, and instruction on the Wild & Scenic Clackamas River. We offer paddleboard, kayak, packraft, paddle, and life jacket rentals at our on-water locations inside Milo McIver State Park and Timber Park. Stop by our shop in downtown Estacada. Getting people on the water is what we do!
More Information You Need to Know
Are you interested in trying new gear at this year’s festival? Here’s what you’ll need to know about vendor demos.sign up for demos at the registration booth
- All demo participants must obtain a wrist ban
- Wrist bans are obtained by signing a liability form and paying the $10 ACA insurance fee at the registration booth.
- Paddlers should have previous whitewater experience and their skills should be appropriate for the section of river they are demoing gear on. If an individual is unsure what section of river is appropriate for them they should double check with the vendor they are demoing gear from.*
- Weather in May can be unpredictable. Temperatures range from cold and wet. To sunny and dry.
- Appropriate personal gear is mandatory for demos. Drysuit, wetsuit, helmet, and life jacket are mandatory to demo boats. We recommend neoprene boots and neoprene gloves if you plan to be on the water.
- Shuttles will be running from the event site between Hole In the Wall and Big Eddy.
*If you aren’t a whitewater paddler, some vendors will have the option to try out a packraft, kayak or SUP on North Fork Reservoir but you will need to transport the boat from the event 10 miles down stream and then back up to the event.