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Pelle Stafshede
FORBES - Making the best product is crucial for saving the planet!

FORBES - Making the best product is crucial for saving the planet!

“...We see our innovation, design, research, and development as a long-term investment for our company, coming generations, and the great outdoors...” Stafshede says of his company’s philosophy. Making the best product is crucial for saving the planet! - Read the full article @ Forbes -

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Melker Rödlöga VIDEO-REVIEW by DAN ARBUCKLE @ HEADWATERS KAYAK

Melker Rödlöga VIDEO-REVIEW by DAN ARBUCKLE @ HEADWATERS KAYAK

"...Melker of Sweden is a small boutique kayak company who is making sustainable composite kayaks out of cork and flax fibers. I’m currently testing a couple of them and I’m super impressed by the attention to detail elegant paddling characteristics..." "...From the first time I laid eyes on the Rodloga I knew I had to try it. The striking lines, and sustainable story had an instant draw for me. After a few months of begging, pleading, and annoying Pelle from Melker I was able to get my hands on one. Any not just any one, the very first one to...

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REVIEW of Melker Rödlöga by Paddling Magazine

REVIEW of Melker Rödlöga by Paddling Magazine

The eco-conscious kayak that can play and trip - and excels at both "...Yet on the first few strokes I was amazed at the stability, both a relaxing initial solidity and bomber secondary allowing the Rödlöga to be aggressively edged onto its moderately hard chine without ever feeling like it will accidentally go over the limit. I quickly learned the Rödlöga welcomes beginners and intermediates, albeit with some expert moves up its sleeve. Melker aptly calls it the perfect kayak to help improve your paddling skills..." - "...The Rödlöga is better described as an all-arounder, a well-balanced design that’s capable...

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West coast MELKER road-trip end of October

West coast MELKER road-trip end of October

Woop Woop - we're coming over the pond! We're sooo much looking forward to all meetings & greetings with dealers, sales-reps, partners, and industry colleagues during the 23rd of Oct - the 3rd of Nov, focused to the Canadian and US west coast. We will be visiting the following states; BC Alberta Washington Oregon California Wanna meet up to further discuss how we jointly will make Melker a great success in 2024? Shoot an email to Pelle And of course we will bring some sample kayaks for you to experience Melker for yourself!  - Melker highlights for season 2024 Introduction of...

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