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Let Eb's Source For Adventure be your destination to equip your next outdoor adventure. We've got the gear for your adventure, be it sailing, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing. And we've got the expertise to make sure you are well equipped, since we are adventure enthusiasts ourselves.
Eb’s has been selling canoes almost since Eb first opened the the doors more than 35 years ago. With our depth of experience, and our broad inventory of models, we can select the boat to match your needs. We can help you make sense of tradeoffs concerning rocker, hull shape, weight, durability, and materials. We can outfit the novice recreational paddler, the fisherman, the whitewater enthusiast, and the hardcore tripper alike. And in the off chance we don’t have a boat in to meet your needs, we can bring it in.
We carry composite boats from Clipper Canoes and Hellman Canoes, composite and Royalex canoes from Wenonah Canoes, and polyethelene and Royalex boats from Old Town Canoes.
Our expertise includes servicing the canoes that we sell. So if you break a thwart, bend a gunwale, crunch the hull, or simply want an additional seat installed, we've seen it and can most likely fix it.
Not sure about the canoe model you want ? Ask us about a boat demo. We also stage a boat demo event May 3 with a bunch of our canoes and kayaks.
Kayaks are becoming a more popular way to visit the waters in Saskatchewan and beyond, and Eb’s has been supporting this growing activity from the outset. We’re excited about kayaking, and we’ll get you geared up so you can share our excitement
Why kayak ? Compared to canoes, a sea kayak can be a much easier craft for the beginning user to handle. The lower center of gravity of the kayaker makes the boat inherently more stable. The beginning paddler will have little trouble keeping the boat going in a straight line with the double bladed paddle. Shorter recreational kayaks popular with the beginning paddler are very easy to turn, and longer boats can be directed with a rudder system. Sounds great, right !
Eb’s carries a large selection of sea kayaks suitable for the novice, intermediate, or more advanced paddler. We handle recreational boats, day trippers, and long distance touring craft from Ocean Kayaks, Old Town, Necky Kayaks, Delta Kayaks, and Current Designs, and all the accessories to keep you happy in your boat. Our experienced staff will ensure you get the right boat for your activity, the boat that fits you right, and the gear to make your kayaking experience a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Looking for a kayak for your adrenaline filled whitewater paddling - we can supply you with whitewater kayaks from Jackson Kayak.
Not sure about the kayak model you want ? Ask us about an individual demo. Or come on down to our canoe and kayak demo event May 2 2010 at Victoria park boathouse.
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Sailing in Saskatchewan - Why not ? We have plenty of wind and many choice lakes to sail on. Eb's passion for sailing led to the opening of Eb's Sail and Sport to supply the local sailing community. Now as Eb's Source for Adventure, we continue the tradition of service to the Saskatchewan sailing community with our resident sailing expert James Briens. In addition to sailboats, we carry rigging and hardware for dinghys through to big boats, serving the needs of the recreational sailor and the competitive sailor alike.
Are you new to sailing and would like some boat recommendations ? Do you have an older boat that needs some obscure part. Come in and let us help you out, and then we'll see you on the water.
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So you’ve got your boat or bike or skis and you are wondering – How am I going to haul this around in my vehicle ? We’ve got the solution for you. We’ve been selling and installing the Thule and Yakima roof and hitch rack equipment and accessories for years now, and have broad experience with fitting racks to most vehicle models. From roof top boxes, to basic roof racks for sedans, vans, and SUV’s, to hitch racks for bikes and boat hauling accessories as well - we'll set you up with the right equipment and get you on your way. Just give us your load hauling challenge, we'll provide the right solution .
Looking to rack your truck to haul a canoe, kayak, or your ladder and lumber ? There's at least 10 different options for trucks, from cab mount racks, bed mounted racks, hitch receiver stands, truck cap mounted racks, and heavy duty commercial grade systems from Thule Professional– we'll take the time to explain pros and cons of your options, and then get you racked up.
We now carry INNO Advanced Rack Systems. Some hard to fit vehicles may have an INNO rack solution.
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You’ve got the boat. Now you need the gear to make it go, and the gear to make it safe. We’ve got the equipment you need in: Paddles, PFDs, Dry Bags, Dry Cases, Wet Suits, Dry Tops, Spray skirts, and various canoe and kayak accessories. We’ve got the experience to send you out on the water with the right stuff.
Time to get off the water and back onto land – so let’s consider Camping!
Eb’s carries the camping basics from Tents, Sleeping bags and Pads, Stoves and Pots, Water filters, Illumination, Backpacks, Trekking Poles and Nordic Walking Poles, Knives, Maps and more.
Why buy gear from a catalog when you can come in, look at it, fire it up, and try it on for comfort. We can quickly set up any tent you might like to see. Crawl in the sleeping bag and make sure it fits. Lay on a Thermarest to make sure its comfy. Get a primer on lighting your stove. We’ll take the time to explain our gear to you, because our goal is to enhance your adventure in the outdoors—whether climbing high peaks, camping with the family, or enjoying time at the park— we are committed to providing you with exactly what you need to have the best adventure possible. With or without the bears!
Eb's has the clothing and footwear for your next adventure. Naturally, we specialize in clothing and footwear for the canoe, kayak, sailboat, cross country ski and snowshoe enthusiasts, but even if you aren’t involved with these activities, you will appreciate our high quality clothing and footwear.
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Eb introduced Saskatoon to the sport of cross country skiing when he first opened the doors of the business. We are still the number one place to go when you are looking for cross country ski equipment, be it recreational, classic, skating, racing, or backcountry use. Our staff includes racers, coaches, and long time skiing enthusiasts, so we’ve got the experience the other stores don't. We'll select the right equipment for you, whether you are a novice or a racer. We also have the technology - we'll ensure your ski fit with our Camber Tester, to ensure you've got both kick and glide frin your skis. We carry a broad selection of skis from Salomon , Fischer, and Alpina, in either waxless or waxable bases, including skis for kids. And we have all the gear to complete the package, with boots, bindings, poles, waxes, mitts, gloves, and clothing.
To those just getting into the sport, or those looking for an equipment upgrade, we sell complete packages including binding installation and hot wax at very competitive pricing. Check out our Featured Packages below. And for those who just want to try it out, we rent skis as well.
Does your winter adventure lead you off the set trail ? Whether you want to trek in deep snow through the forest, or stroll throught the snow along the city riverbank, snowshoes are the equipment for you.
Rediscover snowshoeing with the modern lightweight, compact designs of snowshoes which combine aluminum frames, synthetic decks, under deck cleating, and integrated binding systems for easy to use, maintenance free shoes from MSR, Faber and Atlas. If you are feeling like a traditionalist, we still carry wood and rawhide snowshoes from Faber. The traditional snowshoes tend to be quieter than the modern designs, and are available in larger footprints – important in our land of deep powdery snow.
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Can't afford to buy - or just nor sure you know what you want ? Eb's rents cross country skis and snowshoes for the winter adventurer and canoes and kayaks for the summer adventurer. We recommend reservations since we can get booked up in the prime season. And if renting does help you decide on the equipment you want, apply up to a 2 day Eb's rental fee to the purchase of new equipment of the same type. For example - a ski package rental fee can be applied to ski package purchase.
Service, Service, Service. We don't abandon you once you've made your purchase. We service the equipment we sell. Need some work done on your skis - bring 'em in. Follow the link for services and rates.
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