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LOCAL SOTAR DEALER
Down River Equipment
Down River Equipment
Down River Equipment, founded in 1985 and based just west of Denver in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is dedicated to cultivating a lifetime of unforgettable outdoor experiences for river runners through top-tier rafting gear and handcrafted equipment. Owner-operated by passionate boaters, the company combines deep industry expertise with custom fabrication of aluminum boat frames, dry boxes, tables, pumps, and cargo gear—virtually all made in Colorado. As a one-stop shop, DRE distributes gear from major manufacturers while also supporting the river community through education, conservation, and inclusive initiatives. With a massive showroom featuring boats, frames, and rafting gear, the team prides itself on year-round, face-to-face service (dog-friendly too!), ensuring every customer gets personalized support.
Blackfoot River Outfitters is a fly‑fishing outfitter and full‑service fly shop in Missoula, Montana, offering expert-guided trips, luxury riverside camping, comprehensive retail gear, and multi-day fishing packages backed by decades of local river experience.
CKS River Supply is a family-owned paddlesports outfitter in Buena Vista, Colorado, offering the Western U.S.'s largest selection of whitewater kayaks, rafts, SUPs, surf gear, clothing, accessories—and expert face-to-face guidance for all your river adventures.
Class V Adventure Gear designs and builds handcrafted, American-made cataraft and raft frames with a focus on strength, simplicity, and performance, empowering paddlers to take on the toughest rivers with confidence and precision.
Down River Equipment, founded in 1985 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, specializes in handcrafted whitewater gear—including custom aluminum frames, dry boxes, and cargo systems—while offering a full showroom of rafts, accessories, and expert support to outfit river runners for any adventure.
DRL River Gypsies, based in Albany, Oregon, builds and outfits custom cataraft and raft frames—like their popular River Gypsy model—along with modular rowing systems, oars, and accessories, striving to equip serious paddlers for Class IV–V whitewater adventures.
Durango River Gear is a Durango, Colorado–based whitewater and paddlesports shop offering trusted river gear, rentals, and expert local guidance for everything from day floats to multi-day expeditions.
Go Light Outdoors is a specialized paddlesports outfitter offering a full range of lightweight whitewater and inflatable raft, cataraft, and kayak gear—including custom frames and accessories—designed for paddlers seeking high-performance, ultralight equipment for navigating diverse river environments
Montana Raft Frames is a custom fabrication shop in Huson, Montana, specializing in adjustable aluminum raft frames, rugged trailers, and river-ready accessories built from guiding experience to support paddlers and anglers on every type of water.
RiverWerx, also known as Skiboot RX/Riverwerx, is Billings, Montana's newest river gear shop, partnering with SkiBoot Rx to offer a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts by specializing in the sale and rental of new rafts, alongside various accessories like paddles, PFDs, and more, for enjoyment on local rivers and lakes.
Talon Fishing Company builds innovative, ultra-maneuverable catarafts and gear designed by fishermen for fishermen, empowering anglers to explore remote waters with ease and purpose.
TEROCO Whitewater is a Washington-based outfitter dedicated to providing custom SOTAR rafts, catarafts, and inflatable kayaks, along with complete gear packages that include frames, paddles, and accessories—offering expert guidance, personalized service, and bundled savings to ensure every paddler is fully river-ready from the start.
The River Store in Lotus, California is a full-service paddlesports outfitter offering kayaks, rafts, SUPs, rentals, repairs, expert guidance, and on-river instruction, all backed by a knowledgeable staff and a deep commitment to serving the whitewater community through both their online store and riverside location.
Utah Whitewater Gear is a family-owned paddlesports shop in Midvale, Utah, offering a wide range of rafting, kayaking, and packrafting gear, along with rentals, repairs, and expert guidance to support paddlers of all skill levels.
