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We absolutely love it, it’s been to Alaska, Key West, Michigan, Canada... twice, the Rockies and more. Every time that things attached to my car, people crowd around and want to talk about it.
—Dan, Tucson AZ—

Partners & Friends

Along the path of any significant endeavor are countless friends, advisors and supporters to lend a hand and keep you focused on the goal. We at SylvanSport have been blessed with the help of many individuals, companies and organizations assisting us in our efforts to create the very best adventure gear possible.

Each has proven to be an inspiration in a significant way, making SylvanSport what it is today. We would like to recognize some of those special companies and organizations, hoping you will find them as inspiring as we have. We hope we can be that same encouragement to you, on your future greatest adventure.

Companies

Companies are made up of people. The products they make, the way they do business, their ethics.. are all a reflection of the people that make them run. Here a few of our favorites.

Jackson Kayak

With 11 new models rolled out in '09, an Outside Magazine "Gear of the Year" award, a wildly successful race team and family, and a fantastic line of fun boats... Jackson Kayak has to be considered THE premiere kayak company in the world.

 



Emotion Kayaks

See the World with Emotion! 
Based in Wyomissing Pennsylvania, Emotion Kayaks is the fastest growing kayak company in the world. Sit-on-top kayaks, sit-inside kayaks, fishing kayaks and just plain fun kayaks. Get outside and go paddling!

Kelty

Since 1952 Kelty has built affordable, reliable outdoor gear that enables anyone to embrace any experience with confidence. They also happen to make the coolest tent in the world... ours.

 

Yakima

When it comes to racking your gear, Yakima is the best. We designed the GO to be compatible to all of Yakima's fine equipment. Stay tuned... very soon we will be offering Yakima products on the SylvanSport Store!

NOC

Since 1972, NOC has shared the outdoors with millions of guests on white water river rafting trips, with all varieties of kayak and canoe instruction, on mountain bikes and around the world with our adventure travel trips.

 

Pacific Outdoor Equipment

POE is "a small company that builds innovative gear from welded fabrics for human powered sports". The beautiful self-inflating mattresses that come with every 'GO' are just the beginning, check out their site for their full line of products.

 

Ultimate Campers

Why would we want you to check out another camper company? Because we believe adventurous campers should have the opportunity to enjoy the GO in Australia, so we are now building the 'Ultimate GO'.

Subaru

Subaru owners are active participants in life. From skiing and kayaking to gardening and growing. From teaching and mentoring, to rally and tuner meets - you'll find them in the outdoors, in the community - wherever their Subaru takes them.

 

Thule

Thule is a manufacturer of a variety of racks and storage boxes. The 'GO' was designed to accommodate Thule equipment.

 



Ground Industries

Dirt Boarding or Mountain boarding is the most extreme (and fun..) form of boarding around. You can ride these boards anywhere, in the dirt, even at the beach. Ground Industries is the premiere brand in the sport and has been a big supporter of SylvanSport since day 1.

 

Malone Auto Racks

Malone Autoracks is a manufacturer of transport, loading and storage systems. The 'GO' was designed to accommodate Malone Autorack equipment.

 



Organizations

There are countless organizations, charities and individuals out there working hard to make a difference. We could never list them all, but we have a pretty good start with these.

US National Park Service

The U.S. National Park Service, founded in 1872, has been called America's best idea, and we think they may be right. There are nearly 400 National Parks in the U.S from coast to coast, check out their website and start planning your next adventure.

 


Brevard, NC

Brevard and Transylvania County, It is a place where 250 waterfalls and countless streams have taken centuries to patiently carve the very faces of these mountains... and a place SylvanSport calls home.
http://www.visitnc.com/journeys/multimedia/nc-mountains/1/experience-brevard-the-land-of-waterfalls/#view

AdvantageWest

AdvantageWest is a non-profit public-private partnership whose primary focus is marketing the North Carolina mountains to corporations seeking to relocate or open a new facility or expand an existing business. If that's you.. check out AdvantageWest.

 

Freedom For Life Foundation

Freedom for Life is an organization devoted to introducing people with disabilities to outdoor activities and adventure sports they may have previously thought they couldn't participate in. The founder, Darol Kubacz, finds his 'GO' to be a perfect way to begin his adventures.

 


IDSA

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is the voice of the industrial design profession, advancing the quality and positive impact of design. It's an honor for SylvanSport, to have been awarded the 2008 Gold Award by the IDSA.

 

Outdoor Industry Association

Founded in 1989, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the premier trade association for companies in the active outdoor recreation business and the primary sponsor of the Summer and Winter OR shows.

 

Tread Lightly

Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities in the outdoors through education and stewardship initiatives. That's a group we can all get behind!

 

National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. The NWF helps people like you harness your love for special places to protect those locations and other resources like them.

 


American Green TV

The American Green creative and producing team consist of veteran filmmakers that are passionate about telling stories that make a difference. SylvanSport will continue with American Green to create fun and compelling videos.


 


Hal Looney-Photography

Hal Looney and his Mountain Heart Photography Studio is located 50 feet from SylvanSport's headquarters here in Cedar Mountain. Hal is a world-class wildlife and nature photographer, and a super nice guy. Please check out his site... you won't be disappointed.