Equip. Explore. Protect. | A blog by dewerstone

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Covering everything from where the word 'dewerstone' comes from, what started it all, what we're doing now and where we're going in the future. Theres even a giveaway in to an exciting new retail location.. and WAY more!

International whitewater freerider Bren Orton take a visit to the majestic basalt stone walls of the Batoka Gorge and the mighty Zambezi river. 

It's a world class destination and challenge to all kayakers who visit, but in rainy season it is something else.

How we can make better decisions in the way we live? From the way we shop to the way we educate the young. If we can change some of the ways we are used to doing things, we can make positive changes in the world around us. 

Bren Orton helps us stay mentally and physically agile so we can keep paddling past the boredom syphon in these rocky times!

I was briefed on some theory, some of which I had learned before, some was new to me and some was broken down to mathematical formulas’ and physiology. As always, with everything, there is more than meets the eye.

Despite the lack of events, this may turn out to be a year where events develop themselves the most. Taking the opportunity to look outside the sport for inspiration. 

It has also been a chance to recharge the batteries, top up event excitement, and maybe even come up with some ideas for future events

The project has been advancing rapidly throughout the last few weeks and the destruction of the landscape in preparation of the dam is now clearly visible from the road.

Genuinely I think the Life Shorts 2.0 are the best board shorts on the planet.

Stylish, versatile and eco friendly. What’s not to like?

It won’t take hours on a computer to support the organisations fighting for things you care about, following their social media accounts and staying up to date with how to help is a good way to start and often it will take just a few short minutes signing a petition to help.

The most important thing is to stand up and be involved.

The short answer is that in this mad man made world of ours, the river cannot protect itself. 

Just because a river is in a National Park, does not make it safe from development. 

Achieving Carbon Neutral certification isn't just a part of our image or a marketing campaign, it is part of our core values and the foundation of how we operate as a business. 

Shred Dog and crew narrowly avoided some extra time in Sri Lanka on their recent surf kayak trip. The local police were out and looking to lockdown.....With a locals only mustach Doug and the crew managed to blend in and sneak in some sweet surf sessions.

  I am happiest when I am busy. Even at times where I feel overwhelmed, overworked and under slept, I know that no matter how much I crave downtime and sleep in those particular moments. I don’t actually want to...

Staying in shape is useful for any adventurer. Doug Cooper knows a thing or two about fitness for kayaking and has trained in some odd places around the globe. Its not all fancy gyms and spandex! Check out his top tips for staying in shape at home and away!

We wanted to make the World's best board shorts and a few years down the line, we're glad we stuck to our guns.

Let's take a look in to the Life Shorts 2.0 production process and some behind the scenes factory action!

Bren, Dane & Adrian get shut down on a couple of promising waterfalls, but what a great insight in to the other 99% of what happens outside that 1% of free fall time.

The boys (Bren, Adrian & Dane) have been out in Indonesia, searching for waterfalls, living for adventure and putting the new Summer 2020 Life Shorts 2.0 through their paces. 

It doesn't matter if you are Alpine fresh or a Backcountry Powder Hound.  You will know the joy of flying down the slopes laying fresh tracks. Relive the stoke of your first ride.....

Is this the sickest SEND edit yet? Never seen before angles, move and lines down one of the biggest white water playgrounds in the world!

The highs and lows of a white water kayak expedition to the eastern rivers of Northern Sumatra.  Follow Seth and friends as they search for first descents in a tropical paradise.