Safety Essentials
Everything from basics that every boater needs to own before hitting the river, to 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


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


NRS Ninja Pro PFD
Sale price$229.95
Shop Drywear


Kokatat Mens Meridian Drysuit - Gore-tex
Sale price$1,499.00


Kokatat Men's Stoke Dry Top (Hydrus 3.0)
Sale price$475.00


Kokatat 2025 Icon Drysuit - GORE-Tex
Sale priceFrom $1,499.00


Kokatat Men's OM Dry Top (GORE-TEX Pro)
Sale price$649.00


Kokatat Women's Stoke Dry Top (Hydrus 3.0)
Sale price$475.00


Kokatat Men's Session Semi-Dry Jacket
Sale price$255.00
Shop Whitewater Kayaks


2025 Jackson Flow Creek Boat
Sale price$1,599.95


2025 Jackson Clutch Kayak
Sale priceFrom $1,599.95


2025 Jackson Gnarvana
Sale price$1,599.95


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 156R Self-Bailing Raft
Sale priceFrom $5,824.00


NRS Otter 140 Self-Bailing Raft
Sale price$5,700.00


Hyside Outfitter 14.0 XT Self-Bailing Raft
Sale price$5,650.00


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
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