Mick Hopkinson in Murchinson is your best bet for the gear on the South
Island and also some great courses if you want to go that way. Anything
from white water skills to heliboating guided trips on the west coast.

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mikel

PS: RBP Claque #i

PPS: And yes, it's been awhile...

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Dave Manby
Details of the Coruh river and my book "Many Rivers To Run" at
http://www.dmanby.demon.co.uk