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NRS
The people at NRS believe that you, our customer, deserve the best. We give you high-quality, affordable gear and service that’s friendly, fast and efficient. Bill Parks, our Founder and President says, “I created NRS to be the kind of company I would want to do business with. We treat our customers in the way we like to be treated.”
We manufacture an extensive array of rafts, catarafts and inflatable kayaks, plus a complete line of apparel and accessories for all types of boats and boaters. Our apparel spans the range from base layers like our sun protective HydroSilk™ to fully protective drysuits, wetsuits and all the gloves, footwear and life jackets you need for comfort and safety on the water. We also partner with other top-of-the-line companies such as Werner, AIRE, Kokatat, Carlisle, Cataract, Astral, Extrasport and Aquapac to bring you even more choice in gear.
If you enjoy any type of water sport, we have gear for you. If you call us, a friendly, knowledgeable human answers the phone. Our website is a goldmine of helpful tips and instruction. Our associates are boaters and we share your passions for the outdoors and the water world. We look forward to helping you plan and outfit your adventures. http://www.nrsweb.com |
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Snap Dragon Design/Rich Wilson
Snap Dragon Design is proud to be more than a designer and manufacturer of kayak accessories. We are avid participants in the worldwide sport of kayaking. Our distinctive designs arise from personal experience as well as through feedback from our customers and team athletes. We seek to improve safety, performance and comfort with the latest construction features and materials. 
We make our products in our shop just outside of Seattle, Washington. From patterning, cutting, sewing and taping we are a hands on company. Rich Wilson started the company in the early 1980’s in his basement, at a time when there was a lack of kayaking accessories to satisfy his own kayaking needs. Mr. Wilson still spends most of his day on the sewing machine, ensuring the quality Snap Dragon is renowned for.
Snap Dragon’s name serves as a tribute to the play wave that was on the Wenatchee River. The area was a favorite for many Northwest kayakers. Unfortunately high water washed away the wave in 1992.
In addition to providing top quality spray skirts and accessories, we stand behind our products with responsive support and delivery.
We cater to a wide variety of kayakers, from experts who push the limits in extremely challenging conditions to novices who enjoy exploring scenic waters. Our customers include Olympic athletes, world-class competitors, expedition leaders, outfitters, instructional programs and individual enthusiasts.
We share with you the pleasure of being part of an increasingly popular and exciting sport. http://www.snapdragondesign.com |
grip shockcord sleeve and the deck bow stay. Joe is a retired wildwater and Olympic sprint kayak racer and a past board member, race official and events organizer for the United States Canoe & Kayak Team. His current design specialty at Seals is product functionality. Designing in collaboration with Joe is Seal’s product manager Christina Laird. Christina has a bachelor’s degree in fashion design from Syracuse University, having graduated in 2001. Prior to her employment with Seals, Christina worked as a women’s casual clothing designer for Liz Claiborne in New York City. Christina’s current design focus at Seals is product styling and size grading. 