About

Update – July 2023

“I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and Alpha Outdoors.

In the mid-90s, I started selling kayaks and gear through my adventure education and outdoor training company, Alpha Outdoors. I focussed on selling top quality kayaks and gear within Southland and Otago. Customers appreciated my in-depth knowledge of kayaking, kayaks and gear, and the fact that I only sold well-designed, user-friendly and durable products. I gained many repeat customers from individual paddlers, families, schools, youth organisations, outdoor centres and tourism operators.

With my instructor training, personal paddling experience and growing retail sense, I identified that many people in remote parts of NZ (and even urban areas) did not have easy access to the best advice and realistic prices. Too frequently, they purchased unsuitable or poorly-designed kayaks, paddles, PFDs, etc.

In 2012, Alpha Outdoors started selling online nationwide, using Kayaks Plus as a trading name. Since then, I have sent kayaks and paddling gear to such places as Akaroa Heads, Upper Moutere, Curio Bay, Te Rangiita, Stewart Island and Franz Josef, with occasional sales to Australia and Pacific Islands (and even Lexington, USA).

I am excited to let you know that we have now developed a new online kayak webstore, once again under the Alpha Outdoors name, making it easier for you to shop online.

Welcome to the new Alpha Outdoors kayak e-shop.

Feel free to browse and buy.

Over time I will be adding new features, so please come back regularly.”

Cheers, Bruce