December 22, 2010

Confluence Watersports proudly announces that Bomber Gear will join its group of leading paddlesports brands. Bomber Gear, originally founded in Durango, Colo., is a premium, authentic paddlesports brand that specializes in the design of performance whitewater skirts and technical paddlesports apparel. Bomber Gear will relocate from Steamboat Springs, Colo., to Confluence Watersports’ headquarters in Easley, S.C. Rick Franken, founder of Bomber Gear, will relocate with his family to join the Confluence team as Product Development Manager for Softgoods and Accessories in early January, 2011.

With the move, Confluence Watersports infuses a powerful brand and design force into its growing accessories business. “Confluence is acquiring a heritage brand and product line in Bomber Gear, and also is bringing a legend in the core whitewater community into our family,” said Sue Rechner, CEO of Confluence Watersports. “This investment is in perfect alignment with the vision for our accessories business to provide a strong value proposition to our customers.” Continue Reading…