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Austin Canoe & Kayak (ACK) Strives for Exceptional Customer Service
Free Upgraded Shipping joins Price Matching and Custom Packages to enable ACK to effectively meet customer needs Austin, Texas (June,11th 2014) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC announces the launch of Free Upgraded Shipping – the latest enhancement for exceptional Customer Service. Upgraded Shipping joins streamlined Price […]
Grip and Grin: Secret Trophy
Guest Blog by Ben Duchesney @ Kayak Angler Mag A N0-Name Lake Turns Into The New Spot After A Giant Largemouth. “With spring time bass fishing in full swing, I was a little discouraged this year,” said David Tassos, “because of the rising commitments at work and the worst – my favorite bass honey hole […]
My First Time Fishing
I would like to preface this blog post with a little information about myself. One very defining quality I have (and have been told I have by many people) is that I am inherently girly. Everything from my walk to the way I talk screams feminine. So imagine the surprise on my coworker Sam’s face […]
Wanderlust: Takachiho Gorge
As the second installment in our Wanderlust series,we thought it would be fitting to write a post on one of our most popular Facebook destinations, Takachiho Gorge. The photo of paddlers beneath the canopy of foliage amongst a waterfall has garnered quite a bit of attention so without further ado we would like to take you on a trip to […]
The Science Behind A YETI
Ever since YETI has made its debut it has secured a cult-like following amongst outdoorsman and beverage drinkers alike. At first glance they may seem like just another cooler, but the second you begin using one you know it is anything but ordinary. They look and feel sturdy, they are mega strong, and do an amazing job of keeping […]
Father of 10 For a Day
Around the last week in April I received a phone call from Thomas, the owner of Diablo Paddlesports, about helping out for a local children’s event. He told me they would be working with Generation Outdoors to teach fatherless kids how to kayak and fly fish. The amount of kids that had rsvp’d for the event […]
How to Choose a Paddle That’s Right For You
Blade shape and paddling style – From a Fisherman’s perspective Simply put, if you focus on a paddle that fits you it will means less fatigue, more time on the water and more fish in your boat. A lot goes into a great paddling paddle and each manufacture will happily tell their story, so do your […]
Best Kayaking Spots in Central Texas
When most people think Texas, they think cowboy hats, horses, and country music. While some of that is certainly true, most people don’t associate Texas with great outdoor beauty. With high plains, rolling hills, and even a gulf coast, Texas offers a variety of gorgeous geography. In addition, Texas is home to 3,700 named streams […]
Wanderlust: The New River
We asked all of you where you would paddle if you could choose anywhere in the world and received so many great answers that we decided to start a special column focused entirely on traveling! Wanderlust is in all of us and with our Facebook followers recommendations, we will guide you on a written tour of […]
One day in the Austin Store
As the second part of my on-boarding process here at ACK, I was tasked with working a half day at the Austin Store location. Much like my day in the warehouse, I was excited about this as it was going to be a new experience for me. As a long standing ACK customer prior to becoming […]
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