Old Town Dirigo™ Tandem Plus™ Named Paddler's Pick
Old Town, Maine (February 12, 2007) Old Town®, a leading paddlesports brand steeped in the tradition of making the on-water experience comfortable, enjoyable and accessible for all, is pleased to announce that their new Dirigo™ Tandem Plus™ kayak has been named one of Paddler's Picks in the annual Paddler Magazine Buyer's Guide. This recognition, combined with a Paddler's Pick award for the Old Town® Dirigo™ 120™ in 2005, clearly illustrates the Dirigo™ series' unparalleled comfort, stability and performance on the water.
Featured in the Buyer's Guide recreational kayak section, the Dirigoâ„¢ Tandem Plusâ„¢ is the first ever kayak designed for a family of four. Paddler Magazine applauded the Dirigoâ„¢ for its two separate super-sized cockpits, polyethylene hull design and for providing all the comfort, control and outstanding primary and secondary stability that the Dirigoâ„¢ line has become known for.
“We are incredibly honored to have the Dirigo Tandem Plusâ„¢ recognized by Paddler Magazine, a publication known for its commitment to paddling enthusiasts worldwide,†said Chris Jacobs, Director or Marketing for Old Town® Canoes & Kayaks. “Innovation is Old Town's number one priority and that translates into bringing the most user-friendly watercraft to market to help make paddling more comfortable, more enjoyable and more accessible for everyone. That is our passion, and also our promise to paddlers everywhere.â€
Further recognition given to the Dirigo™ Tandem Plus™ as a Paddler's Pick surrounds a myriad of “family friendly†features including the comfortable, three-way adjustable Extrasport® seats, adjustable foot braces, convenient “dashboard†for storage, paddle keepers, easily accessible day hatch and rear Space Hatch™ with bulkhead. Other Old Town® kayaks and canoes listed in the Paddler Buyer's Guide included the Loon 15 Tandem™, Cayuga™ 110 & 130 and the new Koru ™canoe.
The Dirigo™ Tandem Plus™ is now available at authorized Old Town® dealers throughout the United States and Canada. Available colors include Sunrise, Cloud, Red, Yellow and Green. SRP: $1,099 standard; $1,299 with rudder. For more information about Old Town® and its family of canoes and kayaks, please log on to www.oldtowncanoe.com.
Old Town® is part of the Johnson Outdoors family of innovative, market-leading brands. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of top-quality products for the global marketplace across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Ocean Kayak™, Necky® kayaks, Old Town® canoes and kayaks, Extrasport®, Lendal™ and Carlisle® paddles, Escape® electric boats, Minn Kota® motors, Cannon® downriggers, Humminbird® fish finders, Scubapro® and UWATEC® dive equipment, and Eureka!® tents. The company has 23 locations around the world, employs 1,300 people and reported annual sales of $396 million in 2006. Visit Johnson Outdoors online at www.johnsonoutdoors.com.
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