Ken Hoeve

Name:  Ken Hoeve

Nickname: hobie

Age: 38

State/Hometown: Gypsum, Colorado

Favorite place to paddle/favorite drop: The Gore and Black Canyons

About Me:  I have been paddling Dagger boats for 15 years and have been on the team for 10 of those. Over the years I have seen the boats get shorter and the waterfalls bigger! Being a part of Dagger not only as a paddler but as an R&D contributer and as part of the marketing team has allowed me to learn every aspect of the industry. I love to run big rapids and represent the brand as a kayaker but also get an equal thrill out of coming up with new ideas and working on ads or media.

Playboat: Agent

Creekboat: Nomad (of course) 8.5

Favorite Move: A monster boof

Favorite Music: All styles

Must-Have Accessory: Ipod 

Other Hobbies/Activities: Stand up paddling, shooting, trail running, surfing and hanging out with my family.

Professional Accomplishments: Two time winner of the Gore Canyon race, 2008 Mountain to Metro Champion, 2009 7th place Paddling Life Invitational Creek race, First descent of upper Black Gore Creek, First Descent of upper Gore Creek, 2007 Rory award in broadcasting.

Why you love kayaking: Its the chance to see the world in a very unique way. From lakes and inlets to big water expeditions and rowdy rapids it is a lifestyle sport that allows me to push myself on many levels.