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Melker of Sweden available in Norway together with Platou Sport

Melker of Sweden available in Norway together with Platou Sport

Pressrelease - 14th of February 2022 Stockholm, Sweden / Bergen, Norway   Melker of Sweden available in Norway together with Platou Sport   In early springtime 2022 paddlers in Norway will get the opportunity to experience sleek and stylish kayaks from Melker of Sweden, as Platou Sport introduces the brand in their portfolio.   Swedish-based Melker of Sweden (www.melkerofsweden.com) was founded in 2015, with the bold ambition to completely game change the outdoor hardware industry. Melker of Sweden has constantly been pushing the boundaries of sustainability, craftsmanship, design and innovation - which has brought Melker of Sweden to be the most recognized...

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Touring Kayak Review by Paddling Magazine - Melker Ulvon HV Expedition Kayak

Touring Kayak Review by Paddling Magazine - Melker Ulvon HV Expedition Kayak

"...The Ulvon HV deftly blends the long waterline, minimal rocker and sleek dimensions of a speed-centric kayak with a more play-oriented shallow-V hull and semi-hard chines. Loaded, it behaves as an expedition kayak should, very stable, comfortable and predictable..." "...The fact Yarrington recommends the Ulvon for surf play and rock-gardening while it got me dreaming of a Seattle-to-Juneau trek reveals its true versatility. Melker’s website describes it spot-on: a “serious expedition kayak with a playful character.” The Ulvon can be interpreted however you like, depending on your mood..."   - Read the full article by Tim Shuff @ Paddling Magazine -...

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Når du vil padle med ren samvittighet

Når du vil padle med ren samvittighet

Husker du den litt koselige mannen, Farbror Melker, i TV-serien Livet på Saltkråkan? Den svenske kajakk-produsenten Melker er oppkalt etter ham. Navnet gir assosiasjoner til hav og sol. Gründeren Pelle Stafshede vil også at vi skal tenke miljø. Ja, han tenker på hele verden! Les mer om denne spennende gründeren i en flott artikkel, ført i pennen av Marte Østmoe. Länk till hela reportaget i tidningen Padling  

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Paddla med barn

Paddla med barn

Att paddla med barn handlar inte bara om att stoppa ner dem i sittbrunnar. De ska ju trivas där också – och allra helst längta till nästa tur. Säkerhet, flexibilitet, energi och kreativitet är viktiga nycklar för familjepaddlare.Läs mer och få 11 smarta tips för turen i Utemagasinets reportage om att paddla med barn.   Melker Örskär, familjens bästa vän Ta med dig barnen, hunden eller extra utrustning på dina äventyr - eller paddla kajaken helt själv - med Melker Örskärs innovativa pedalsystem och sitsar är det enkelt att anpassa kajaken helt efter dagens behov. Mer om Melker Örskär

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