Safety Essentials
Learn about our recommended whitewater safety + rescue equipment. We start with the basics that every boater needs to own before hitting the river, to the gear everyone should know how to properly use, and wrap up with the specialized swiftwater rescue equipment that trained professionals carry while paddling.
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Astral GreenJacket Rescue PFD
Sale priceFrom $365.00
River Station Rapid Pack Waist Throw Bag
Sale price$130.00
Astral INDUS Life Jacket
Sale price$375.00
Kokatat Hustle R Rescue PFD
Sale priceFrom $289.00
WRSI S-turn Elbow Pads
Sale priceFrom $59.95
SMC CRx 1" Rescue Pulley
Sale priceFrom $18.95
NRS Vector PFD
Sale price$299.95
Astral BlueJacket PFD
Sale price$260.00
Shop Drywear
Kokatat Mens Meridian Drysuit - Gore-tex
Sale price$1,499.00
Immersion Research Men's Short Sleeve Rival Jacket
Sale price$249.00
Kokatat Women's Stoke Dry Top (Hydrus 3.0)
Sale price$475.00
Level 6 Breakwater Bib 2.5
Sale price$400.00
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2023 Immersion Research Men's 7Figure Dry Suit Closeout
Sale price$1,049.00
Regular price$1,399.00
Kokatat Men's Stoke Dry Top (Hydrus 3.0)
Sale price$475.00
Shop Whitewater Kayaks
Dagger Katana 9.7 Crossover Kayak 2025
Sale price$1,599.95
Jackson Flow 2025
Sale price$1,599.95
Jackson Clutch 2025
Sale price$1,649.00
Jackson Antix 2.0 2025
Sale price$1,599.95
Jackson Rockstar V 2025
Sale price$1,599.95
2025 Dagger Rewind Kayak
Sale price$1,599.00
Dagger Indra | Whitewater Kayak
Sale price$1,649.00
Liquidlogic Powerslide Kayak
Sale price$1,399.00
Liquidlogic Hot Whip 72 Kayak
Sale price$1,399.00
Liquidlogic Sweet Ride Kayak
Sale price$1,399.00
Liquidlogic Hot Whip 60 Kayak
Sale price$1,399.00
Shop Rafts
Outcast PAC 1300 Fishing Raft + Frame Package
Sale price$7,099.00
AIRE 143R Self-Bailing Raft
Sale priceFrom $5,499.00
NRS Otter 130 Self Bailing Raft
Sale price$4,900.00
NRS Otter 120D Self-Bailing Raft
Sale price$4,450.00
AIRE Cub Self Bailing Raft
Sale priceFrom $3,849.00
Outcast OSG Striker Fishing Raft + Frame Package
Sale price$3,699.00
Hyside Battlecat 12.0 Cataraft
Sale price$3,275.00
NRS STAR Outlaw 130 Self-Bailing Raft
Sale price$2,695.00
NRS STAR Outlaw 120 Self-Bailing Raft
Sale price$2,495.00
NRS Raft Fishing Frame
Sale price$1,145.00
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