Undercurrents Blog and latest News

WaterWalker Film Festival March 28

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:11:50 PDT

The WaterWalker Film Festival - North America's Original Paddling film festival - is coming to Calgary for one night only, Thursday March 28th!

Start the paddling season with a bang by seeing the best paddling films of the year!

The event is happening at Jenkins Theatre, Mount Royal University. The show starts at 7PM, door open at 6:30. Tickets are only $10 in advance, and include a coupon for $10 OFF a purchase at Undercurrents! Tickets at the door are $15. Get your advance tickets, guaranteeing you a seat, at Undercurrents, or by calling 403-262-4327.

Net proceeds support Leave No Trace Canada!

Outdoor Adventure Show March 23/24

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:15:58 PDT

This weekend, Undercurrents will be at the Outdoor Adventure Show! We have a great booth, right beside the Demo Pool. Come by and see us!

We have 10 FREE PASSES available to the first 10 people who come by the store to get one! Hurry in!

For everyone else, just print the coupon below for $2 OFF admission - you can print as many as you need for the whole family.

We hope we will see you there! (PS-we will have WaterWalker Film Festival tickets for sale at the show, and they are available at the store right now!)

Kayak Fishing Presentation

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:07:33 PST

Have you ever kayak fished? Would you like to?

Local kayak fishing hero, Stephen Laurie, will answer all your questions and inspire you with his presentation.

This presentation is for angler who don't kayak, kayakers that don't fish, and anyone else who is kayak fishing-curious! Learn about gear, techniques, locations and more.

At Undercurrents. Feb 28. 7PM. Free.

We'll see you there!

Nahanni Film Presentation

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:35:32 PST

On Wednesday January 30^th at 7PM, canoe historian and raconteur, David Finch, will show the film “Headless Valley” and regale us with stories of the Calgary couple that made the ground-breaking film. Their two-month expedition in 1957 (before satellite phones, GPS and rescue helicopters) entailed severe isolation, insert swarms and terrifying rapids.

David is a fantastic presenter and this promises to be an entertaining evening! The presentation will be held at the Undercurrents store, 6531 Bowness Rd NW. Please come by!

On SALE Right Now

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:10:19 PST

Check back here from time to time to see some of the items we have on sale at this moment! There is always more on sale in the store. And, don't forget to check out our liquidation rack, too!

The easiest way to know about our featured sale items is to like us on Facebook! We often post there first!

Pro Tip: Facebook only shows you a portion of the posts from friends you follow. To receive all our posts, let your mouse hover over the 'Like" button, then click "Get Notifications." That way, you will never miss a great bargain!

On SALE right now!

	Selected canoes, kayak and SUP boards 10% OFF, or more! We have new Delta kayaks, Riot kayaks, Clipper canoes & Jackson kayaks in stock right now!

	Paddle bags for canoe, kayak and SUP. 25% OFF!

There’s more …

Come into the store to see for yourself

All prices apply to in-stock product, unless otherwise indicated.

Best Price Guarantee

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:52:39 PST

We know you shop at Undercurrents for the great service and expert knowledge! But, price is important too – we get that.

If, within 30 days, you find a lower final price in-store or in print anywhere in Alberta, or online anywhere in Canada, we will match it!

If, within 30 days, we lower our own price on an item you purchased from us, we’ll match it!

Here are some terms and conditions:

The item must be of the same brand, model, year and colour/design. It must be in stock at an authorized Canadian dealer, and available to the general public. Competitors’ prices must be in Canadian dollars and will be adjusted for any fees, taxes and shipping. The item must be new, in the original factory packaging and subject to a manufacturer's warranty applicable in Canada.

If a competitor offers a credit for future in-store purchases with purchase, we will match the price and give you an Undercurrents Gift Card that you can use right away! Our gift cards never expire! If their in-store credit has an expiry, then our Best Price Guarantee will not apply to the in-store credit portion.

We will need you to present your original receipts, along with the credit or debit card you used, and appropriate information regarding the competitive price, so we can verify everything.

Our Best Price Guarantee does not apply to advertising errors or misprints, restricted offers, limited or minimum quantity offers, close-outs, liquidations, clearances, factory direct prices, or financing offers.

The terms and conditions of our Best Price Guarantee are subject to change without notice.

Amazing Service Guarantee

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:50:35 PST

When you come to Undercurrents, any of our IceBreaker Merino experts will be happy to help you find the items you need, either for yourself or as a gift. If we recommend an IceBreaker Merino product to you and you don’t love it in the first 90 days, we will replace it or refund it – your choice!

If we don’t have the IceBreaker Merino garment in-store that you have your heart set on, and we can get it from our distribution centre, we will gladly fetch it for you as fast as we can! There is no freight fee for any such order over $99!

90 day Comfort Guarantee

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:50:01 PST

We guarantee Icebreaker to be the world’s most comfortable and best performing merino clothing. If you’re not completely satisfied with your Icebreaker, return it to us within 90 days and we’ll be happy to replace or refund it.

You will only need to bring us the piece, with the original receipts, and the credit or debit card used for the original purchase.

There is IceBreaker Merino for every occasion!

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:48:37 PST

IceBreaker started 1994 by making performance baselayers. They quickly grew from there to include lots of layers: t-shirts, collared shirts, “sweater” layers, pants and so on. Then their amazing socks. Next came outerwear, then specialized pieces for running and cycling. Recently, they released Back Sheep, made with the finest merino wool available and nice enough to wear to a wedding (even your own wedding!) or to meet the future in-laws.

If you are trapped in a suit-and-tie environment, you can still wear IceBreaker socks, underwear and baselayers. Business on the outside and comfort on the inside!

Did you know IceBreaker Merino is naturally flame resistant? Firefighters can wear it under their fire jackets.

IceBreaker is great performance-wear for paddling, running, skiing, etc!

tony@undercurrents.ca (Tony Palmer) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:47:48 PST

No one would blame you if your first thought for paddling wear were something other than wool. But actually, IceBreaker Merino has all the characteristics of the ideal paddling wear!

If you are out paddling on a warm summer day then a light IceBreaker Merino layer is perfect. In the heat it is cooler than a cotton T-shirt. But unlike cotton, if it gets wet (splash, rain or unscheduled swim) your IceBreaker Merino is warm when wet. It feels dry very quickly! And even wet, it has a high UPF which helps protect you from the sun! Perhaps best of all, you don’t look like a drowned rat when you get back to your car because your IceBreaker tends to retain its shape.

Those same qualities mean IceBreaker Merino is great for running or just about any activity that happens outside in the sun!

If you are paddling in colder conditions and wearing a drysuit, IceBreaker Merino is a great insulator, helping you stay warm when the conditions are cold. And because it is so breathable, any sweat you generate will be absorbed or drawn to its surface where it can evaporate through the drysuit, helping you stay comfortable and warm. When you add additional layers of IceBreaker Merino, you increase the insulation, but the breathability stays just as high.

The same holds true for skiing or any activity in the cold. IceBreaker Merino will help keep you warm and comfortable. And stylish!

Now get outside and play! (in your IceBreaker Merino)