612 S. Higgins Ave, MISSOULA, MONTANA 59801
(406)-721-2437
SALES | DEMOS | LESSONS
Strongwater is a core whitewater kayak and river surfing retailer, rooted in the river city of Missoula, Montana. Point blank: Strongwater is a whitewater kayak/surf shop owned by whitewater kayak/surfers. Strongwater is a new business model for whitewater kayak retail in towns and cities with man-made play waves. Therefore, Strongwater is a one of a kind surf shop for the mountains. Strongwater sells whitewater kayaks/equipment, surfboards/equipment, Stand-up paddle boards/equipment, street wear and accessories. We use all products we sell and we are focused on customer service, delivering high quality products for the best prices. Beginners and experts welcome from first stroke to class V.
Who's Who in the Shop
“KB” Kevin Benhart Brown
Owner
Age: 34
Activities
Whitewater Kayaking, Stand-up Paddle Boarding, River Surfing, Snowboarding
Sponsors
Jackson Kayak-NRS-Oakley-Strongwater
Years Kayaking: 11
Favorite Kayak Feature: Super Wave, Kootanai River -Montana
Favorite River Surfing Wave: Brennan's Wave, Clark Fork River- Montana
Favorite Quote: Live the Dream
About Me
I have a passion for Mountains, Rivers, Oceans, Waves, Lakes, Sunshine & Music
Shawn “sunshine” Byron
Position: Instructor, sales, grunt
Age: 24
Activities
Kayaking, Eating, Skiing
Sponsors
Strongwater
Years Kayaking: 10
Favorite Kayak Feature: Hawaii Sur Rhone, Lyon France
Favorite Quote: Good for the Earth, love your mother man!
About me/personal philosophy
Smile, surround yourself with positivity and live your life with passion.
“Fauker” Tucker Wallen
Position: Lurker, Stock Red Bull, Pandora DJ
Age: 38
Activities
Breaking Things, Getting Hurt, Drinking Beer, Kayaking
Sponsors
Strongwater- Taco Sano
Years Kayaking: 7
Favorite Kayaking Feature: Donkey Hole
Favorite Quote: “Can I get an order of chicken Wings Please-”
About me
I've been on 10 Greatfull Dead tours - Enough said
“Big” Luke Rieker
Owner
Age: 30
Activities
Kayaking, Snowboarding, Paddle Boarding, Surfing, and MMA
Sponsors:
Jackson Kayak, Strongwater
Years Kayaking: 11
Favorite Kayak Feature: Skookumchuck B.C.
Favorite Quote: Don't sweat the small stuff, Pet the sweaty stuff!
About Me / Personal Philosophy
Love life and all it's challenges. Long walks in the morning and snuggling to Bob Marley!
“Da Squirrel” Sage Burgess
Position: Photographer, Dr. Smell Good-Eat Good-Look Good
Age: 22
Activities
Seat warming, SUP, anything outdoors, squirrels
Sponsors
Strongwater
Kayaking: 0
Favorite Kayaking Feature: Any
Favorite Quote: “Yesterday don't mean shit!”
About Me
Born and raised Montana style.
Team Strongwater Athletes:
Global Team:
Big Luke, KB, Shawn Byron, Jud Kaiser, Eddie Hake
Team Manager: Tucker Wallen
Local Team:
Chad Addleman, Drew Closson, Quinton Barret Years