Ever remember the kid in school who was just fine when he or she was by their self, but as soon as they were with that one friend trouble started brewing? This is sort of how I feel about Ben Stookesbury and Chris Korbulic. Separate from each other they are still accomplished paddlers, but combine them and you have a force.

From their expeditions in the Congo to quietly accomplishing The Middle Kings in a day these two are setting the bar for our sport right now. I know it isn't "Riders" of The Year, but this duo can't and shouldn't be separated.