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In 1971, Mad River canoe founder Jim Henry was so frustrated in his search for a canoe designed for the rigors of wilderness paddling, he decided to build his own. That same year, Jim entered and won the Down River competition in the National Whitewater Canoe Championships. Immediately, requests for Jim’s new canoe design came flooding in, and he quickly set up shop in a shed on his small Vermont property. He named his new canoe company after the Mad River, which flowed near his home. Within a year, demand for Mad River canoes surpassed Jim’s production capability, and he soon upgraded to a fu ...Read More MyUpdates
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In 1971, Mad River canoe founder Jim Henry was so frustrated in his search for a canoe designed for the rigors of wilderness paddling, he decided to build his own. That same year, Jim entered and won the Down River competition in the National Whitewater Canoe Championships. Immediately, requests for Jim’s new canoe design came flooding in, and he quickly set up shop in a shed on his small Vermont property. He named his new canoe company after the Mad River, which flowed near his home. Within a year, demand for Mad River canoes surpassed Jim’s production capability, and he soon upgraded to a full scale manufacturing operation. Since its inception, Mad River has received three "Canoe Manufacturer of the Year" awards from Canoe and Kayak Magazine and Mad River remains the only three-time winner of that award. Mad River canoes are prized for their highly functional designs for fishing, challenging whitewater or flat-water canoe touring. If you seek the adventures of wilderness paddling, don’t settle for anything less than a Mad River canoe. ... Less


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Mad River Destiny 16 Canoe
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    Mad River Synergy 14 Kayak Canoe with Rudder
     
    Really like this
    By mydarkself from wa.st. on 04/06/2009
    Pros:
    Comfortable, Easy Entry & Exit, Easy to Paddle, Good Maneuverability, Good storage, Stable
    Cons:
    Heavy
    Best Uses:
    Day Trips, Flat Waters, Kayak Camping, Rivers
    Describe Yourself:
    Recreational
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
    Comments:
    We've had several sit-on-tops and certainly enjoyed them all, but this on is by far the best. Even though it seems a bit heavy out of the water, in it's a different thing. I'm sure there are faster boats out there but this one really suits me.
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    Mad River Synergy 14 Kayak Canoe with Rudder
     
    recamend to all of my friends
    By kayak fisher from Florida on 03/02/2009
    Pros:
    Comfortable, Compact, Easy Entry & Exit, Easy To Lift, Easy to Paddle, Good Maneuverability, Stable, Styleish
    Best Uses:
    Day Trips, Fishing, Flat Waters, Ocean Swells
    Describe Yourself:
    Professional Guide
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
    Comments:
    great product ! I live in Florida and there is no other fishing kayak better than this . I recakend for all of my friends!
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    Mad River 2nds- Cosmetic Blems or Irregulars. Minor cosmetic blemishes or slight irregularities which do not affect the fit, performance, or longevity of the item. Label is usually clipped or marked by the manufacturer. A small flaw means big savings. Find out more about 2nds.
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