Confused about the difference between a PFD and a life jacket? With the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2025 update replacing the old Type II and Type III system with new Performance Levels, it’s the perfect time to understand what keeps you safest on the water.
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Aug
Paddling with Strava’s Beacon adds an extra layer of safety to every adventure. By sharing your live location with trusted contacts, friends, and family can track your journey in real time—even if they don’t use Strava. It’s a simple peace of mind that lets you focus on the water while knowing someone always has your back.
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Apr
Apr
One Platform with Endless Possibilities At Riverbound Sports, we’re passionate about getting more people on the water, and over the last 5 years, we have grown from a little paddleboard and kayak shop to offering not only performance and recreation gear but some of the highest quality fishing kayaks on the market. That’s why we’re […]
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Comparing the Hobie Pro Angler to the PWR129 Fishing Kayak – Which One is Right for You?
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Apr
Apr
Compare the Hobie Pro Angler and the PWR129 to find out which one offers the best performance, value, and features for today’s angler.
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Feb
Feb
To ensure the safest and most reliable delivery experience, we are now personally handling kayak shipments to Southern California. Why We Took Delivery Into Our Own Hands Unfortunately, we’ve seen firsthand some of the damage during delivery from third-party LTE freight carriers with large, high-value shipments like kayaks. Over the past 5 years, we have […]
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How to Choose the Best Inflatable Paddleboard: Quality, Performance & Value
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Feb
Feb
The True Cost of an Inexpensive Paddleboard With warmer weather approaching, many people are gearing up for their next adventure on the water. Inflatable stand-up paddleboards (iSUPs) have become a go-to choice for their portability, convenience, and accessibility. But not all inflatable paddleboards are created equal. That budget-friendly board from Amazon might look like a […]
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Feb
Feb
Why the Lower Salt River is a Must-Visit Destination Arizona’s Lower Salt River flows from Spring through Fall, offering an incredible blend of scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and one of the most magical experiences in the Southwest—witnessing the wild horses that roam its banks. Paddling through the serene Tonto National Forest, the Salt River not […]
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Feb
Feb
One Size Does Not Always Fit All: The iTi V1 Canoe for Smaller Paddlers For decades, outrigger canoe designs have largely catered to a broad spectrum of paddlers, often favoring those with larger frames. However, one size does not always fit all—especially when it comes to canoes. Smaller paddlers require a vessel tailored to their […]
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May
May
What to know when prepping to paddle the Lower Salt River with the wild horses. Where to rent gear and available kayak and SUP Tours.
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May
May
Riverbound Sports Kayaking Tours on the Lower Salt River and Saguaro Lake.