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Title: Souris River Canoes
Post by db on Apr 28^th, 2009 at 4:58am

Thought this was interesting:
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Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by Mad_Mat on Apr 28^th, 2009 at 12:17pm

It was interesting, considering the economic times.

Looked at thier website for the first time in a long time, and see that they now have 4 US dealers, rather than just the one Red Rocks store - that alone ought to bolster thier sales.

Local dealer here says he is ahead of last years numbers for boats sold, which was also surprising. He mentioned Wenonah going to a four day workweek due to lagging demand.

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by jjcanoeguide on Apr 28^th, 2009 at 5:23pm

For what it's worth, I believe Red Rock is still the only U.S. Distributor.

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by arkansasman on Apr 28^th, 2009 at 6:06pm

Kansas City Paddler is the only other one I know of that handles SR's

Bruce

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by Mad_Mat on Apr 29^th, 2009 at 12:15pm

Well, you guys should call up Souris and tell them they have it wrong on thier website - when I clicked on dealers, US, there were four.

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by cedarboy on Apr 30^th, 2009 at 3:19am

Walkabout Sports in Eagle River WI is correct, I go there over Christmas each year, when we go up to Monaqua WI. Very expensive shop ,appeals to the Chicago crowd. KC Paddler is a large MO shop, good prices on the www site. PLus of course RedRock, cant say I have been to San Juan Utah. So I can confirm 3 of the 4.
Cedarboy 8-)

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by jjcanoeguide on May 1^st, 2009 at 1:33pm

It appears my previous post needs clarification. Red Rocks is Souris River's US distributor, i.e. middleman to get canoes across border & on to dealers. They happen to be a dealer too.

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by Riversend on May 2^nd, 2009 at 10:41pm

Can't speak of the canoe thing, as Me an' my ancient ride still "shaken da bush..boss"..however, I must say that Joe and the redrock really rock ;D

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by Kawishiway on May 2^nd, 2009 at 11:24pm

I know there was a little stink in the woods when Red Rock got the exclusive. But that's business. Interesting stuff.

Title: Re: Souris River Canoes
Post by Fishpig on May 3^rd, 2009 at 9:47pm

Has anyone ever paddle one? 4" rocker on a 16 ft solo? seems like alot. Maybe not if it tracks well. I sure would like to try a new boat.