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A customer called from the Pacific Northwest wanting a mounting solution for his Outback that had H rails installed behind the seat. I...

David shares the benefits of fast wheel deployment to spend way less time on and around the ramp and shows how customer Will Akers...

It was an eventful start to 2024 yesterday. I had four meaningful conversations with four different customers to start the year. Matt is...

I'm excited to announce that we now have model specific Freedom Launchers advertised on Wilder Side website. I've incorporated several...

What is Gen 3? It's a new design of Freedom Bracket that is easier to install (now no assembly required!!). It is also about an inch...

So... I asked Geoff to use the Hobie Scupper Cart after launching with the Freedom Launcher. Same day; same ramp; DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE. ...

I'm giving a special treat to you all who subscribed to the Wilder Side newsletter. I'm sharing below a private video on YouTube of the...

We want your Freedom Launcher to have a fun "look and feel" to your kayak as well as give you outstanding features and benefits. The fun...

I'm starting to provide updated videos of how-to tips for assembling your Freedom Launcher as well as installing on a watercraft. The...

I'm really pleased with the hundreds of visitors to the site after the Hobie PA customer article posted yesterday. I'm assuming many of...

Will Akers is the first Hobie PA 12 owner to install retractable landing gear manufactured by Wilder Side. Will is delighted with his...

We had some fantastic conversations with current kayak owners and future kayak owners about their current transportation systems and how...

Due to bad weather around Rockford, IL, we unexpected stopped short of our destination Thursday evening... whew, glad we did. We arrived...

We packed up the Jeep and the Murano yesterday ready to share our company story and products at the largest indoor paddlesports show in...

I had the great opportunity to try out my new Old Town Kayaks in Minnesota last month and had a fantastic time sharing time on the water...

I’m sitting in our AirBnB on Castle Rock Lake in Wisconsin. Waters are calm and very inviting… can’t wait to get into my new Old Town...

My friend Greg purchased twin Native Titans this spring and is tricking them out with some really cool gear. I feel so honored he...

I just ordered a Old Town Bigwater Pedal drive today!! I’m looking forward to getting out on the water. Probably buy a second pedal...

The Kayak adapter bracket enables easy installation of your Freedom Launcher to a Kayak with rails. The wide 4 point mounting location...

Welcome to Wilder Side! I'm David, Founder of Wilder Side. In this post, I'll be showing how I used the Freedom Launcher for Canoe to...