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SPECIAL GUEST BJÖRN THOMASSON
Manage episode 454311054 series 2920375
IN THIS EPISODE:
Dubside travels to Sweden to sit down with Björn Thomasson, the designer of the legendary Black Pearl kayak. Drawing inspiration from traditional East Greenland designs, Björn shares insights into the nuanced differences between East and West Greenland kayaks and the process of adapting centuries-old traditions for modern paddlers. Björn opens up about the challenges of bringing a high-end kayak like the Black Pearl to market, navigating the delicate balance of craftsmanship, niche demand, and the risks of overseas manufacturing in China. He also discusses his role in the Swedish rolling competition, modeled after the National Greenland Kayaking Championships, offering a glimpse into the art and culture of Greenland-style kayaking in Scandinavia. Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of kayak design, tradition, and innovation with one of the sport’s most respected voices.
LINKS:
98 episoder
Manage episode 454311054 series 2920375
IN THIS EPISODE:
Dubside travels to Sweden to sit down with Björn Thomasson, the designer of the legendary Black Pearl kayak. Drawing inspiration from traditional East Greenland designs, Björn shares insights into the nuanced differences between East and West Greenland kayaks and the process of adapting centuries-old traditions for modern paddlers. Björn opens up about the challenges of bringing a high-end kayak like the Black Pearl to market, navigating the delicate balance of craftsmanship, niche demand, and the risks of overseas manufacturing in China. He also discusses his role in the Swedish rolling competition, modeled after the National Greenland Kayaking Championships, offering a glimpse into the art and culture of Greenland-style kayaking in Scandinavia. Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of kayak design, tradition, and innovation with one of the sport’s most respected voices.
LINKS:
98 episoder
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