Kayak Essentials

Everything you need (besides a kayak) to get safely out on the water!

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Lettmann Profile WW Extreme Kayak Paddle - 2 Piece 194-204cm - Large Blade - Aluminum
Lettmann Profile WW Extreme Kayak Paddle - 2 Piece
$820.00
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Aquabound Aerial Carbon 2 piece Crank Shaft Kayak PaddleAquabound Aerial Carbon 2 piece Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle
Aquabound Aerial Carbon 2 piece Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle
$699.95
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Werner Double Diamond Bent Shaft PaddleWerner Double Diamond Bent Shaft Paddle
Werner Double Diamond Bent Shaft Paddle
$559.00
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Werner Powerhouse Carbon Bent Shaft 191 cmWerner Powerhouse Carbon Bent Shaft 197 cm
Werner Powerhouse Carbon Bent Shaft
$489.00
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Aqua Bound Aerial Carbon 2-Piece Straight Shaft Kayak PaddleAqua Bound Aerial Carbon 2-Piece Straight Shaft Kayak Paddle
Aqua Bound Aerial Carbon 2-Piece Straight Shaft Kayak Paddle
$599.95
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Spray Skirts

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IR Klingon Bungee Spray SkirtIR Klingon Bungee Spray Skirt XXL
IR Klingon Bungee Spray Skirt
$300.00
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IR Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt XXL
IR Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt
$239.00
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IR Klingon Empire Bungee Spray Skirt XL
IR Klingon Empire Bungee Spray Skirt
$320.00
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Immersion Research Lucky Charm Whitewater Spray SkirtImmersion Research Lucky Charm Whitewater Spray Skirt
Immersion Research Lucky Charm Whitewater Spray Skirt
$320.00
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Seals Shocker Sprayskirt
Seals Shocker Sprayskirt
$169.95
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Life Jackets

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Astral INDUS Life Jacket LE Bones Red Large Xtra LargeAstral INDUS Life Jacket LE Bones Red Medium Large
Astral INDUS Life Jacket
From $375.00
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Astral GreenJacket Rescue PFD Midnight Black LG XLAstral GreenJacket Rescue PFD Midnight Black MD LG
Astral GreenJacket Rescue PFD
$365.00
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Kokatat Hustle R Rescue PFDKokatat Hustle R Rescue PFD Black
Kokatat Hustle R Rescue PFD
$249.95 $339.00
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NRS Ninja Pro PFD Black XS MNRS Ninja Pro PFD Black MD LG
NRS Ninja Pro PFD
$249.95
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Astral Bowen PFD Fire OrangeAstral Bowen PFD Ocean Blue
Astral Bowen PFD
$265.00
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Basic Swiftwater Safety Gear List

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Which PFD do I Need?

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How to Choose Your Whitewater Helmet

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Helmets + Accessories

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Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Reflex BlueSweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet
$329.95
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Sweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet Dirt BlackSweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet
$129.95
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Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet Deep TealSweet Protection Rocker Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet
$249.95
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WRSI Current Helmet SM MD GhostWRSI Current Helmet MD LG Ghost
WRSI Current Helmet
$149.95
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Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet Gloss White SM MDSweet Protection Strutter Helmet Gloss White MD LG
Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet
From $199.95
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Throw Bags

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NRS Pro Compact Rescue Throw BagNRS Pro Compact Rescue Throw Bag
NRS Pro Compact Rescue Throw Bag
$149.95
River Station The B.O.A.T. Throw Bag Yellow Navy - Yellow RopeRiver Station The B.O.A.T. Throw Bag Purple Gradients - Yellow Rope
River Station The B.O.A.T. Throw Bag
$99.00
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NRS Wedge Rescue Throwbag YellowNRS Wedge Rescue Throwbag Hi Vis Green
NRS Wedge Rescue Throwbag
$64.95
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Astral Throw RopeAstral Throw Rope
Astral Throw Rope
$59.95
Salamander Golden Retriever 60 Spectra Throw BagSalamander Golden Retriever 60 Spectra Throw Bag
Salamander Golden Retriever 60 Spectra Throw Bag
$113.75

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Astral YTV 2.0 Space Black SM MDAstral YTV 2.0 Fire Orange LG XL
Astral YTV 2.0
$165.00
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NRS Ninja PFD PlumNRS Ninja PFD Black
NRS Ninja PFD
$159.95
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NRS Ninja Pro PFD Black XS MNRS Ninja Pro PFD Black MD LG
NRS Ninja Pro PFD
$249.95
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Werner Player Bent Shaft Fiberglass Paddle
Werner Player Bent Shaft Fiberglass Paddle
$449.00
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Astral Airbelt Inflatable PFDAstral Airbelt Inflatable PFD
Astral Airbelt Inflatable PFD
$135.00
River Station The B.O.A.T. Throw Bag Yellow Navy - Yellow RopeRiver Station The B.O.A.T. Throw Bag Purple Gradients - Yellow Rope
River Station The B.O.A.T. Throw Bag
$99.00
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Cannon Explorer FX Kayak Touring Paddle
Cannon Explorer FX Kayak Touring Paddle
$99.95
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Cannon Explorer FX Slider Adjustable paddle
Cannon Explorer FX Slider Adjustable paddle
$109.95
NRS Big Kahuna Self-Inflating PFDNRS Big Kahuna Self-Inflating PFD
NRS Big Kahuna Self-Inflating PFD
$119.00
Werner Player Straight Shaft Fiberglass Paddle
Werner Player Straight Shaft Fiberglass Paddle
$329.00
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Werner Stikine Straight Shaft Paddle 197cm Standard - RHC 30Werner Stikine Straight Shaft Paddle
Werner Stikine Straight Shaft Paddle
$439.00
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Werner Double Diamond Bent Shaft PaddleWerner Double Diamond Bent Shaft Paddle
Werner Double Diamond Bent Shaft Paddle
$559.00
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NRS Crew Youth PFD 50-90lbs Red GrayNRS Crew Youth PFD 50-90lbs Green Gray
NRS Crew Youth PFD 50-90lbs
$69.95
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NRS Vista Youth PFD 50-90LBS Green YouthNRS Vista Youth PFD 50-90LBS Red Youth
NRS Vista Youth PFD 50-90LBS
$94.95
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WRSI Moment Helmet Poseidon S MWRSI Moment Helmet Ghost M L
WRSI Moment Helmet
$189.95
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NRS Drylander Shock Cord Sprayskirt
NRS Drylander Shock Cord Sprayskirt
$149.95
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Salamander Beak Helmet Visor BlackSalamander Beak Helmet Visor Mango
Salamander Beak Helmet Visor
$24.95
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Salamander Revisor Visor BlackSalamander Revisor Visor Blue
Salamander Revisor Visor
$24.95
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Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet Deep TealSweet Protection Rocker Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet
$249.95
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Level 6 Class 6 Spray Skirt with Pressure Release Valve X LargeLevel 6 Class 6 Spray Skirt with Pressure Release Valve
Level 6 Class 6 Spray Skirt with Pressure Release Valve
$285.00 $350.00
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Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Reflex BlueSweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet
$329.95
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NRS Wedge Rescue Throwbag YellowNRS Wedge Rescue Throwbag Hi Vis Green
NRS Wedge Rescue Throwbag
$64.95
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Astral Bowen PFD Fire OrangeAstral Bowen PFD Ocean Blue
Astral Bowen PFD
$265.00
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Kokatat Hustle R Rescue PFDKokatat Hustle R Rescue PFD Black
Kokatat Hustle R Rescue PFD
$249.95 $339.00
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Jackson 2021 Zen 3.0 Kayak Closeout Red Large
Jackson 2021 Zen 3.0 Kayak Closeout
$1,099.00 $1,549.00
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Jackson Zen 3.0 Kayak Closeout Watermelon Small
Jackson Zen 3.0 Kayak Closeout
$1,099.00 $1,599.95
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Zet Ninja Whitewater Kayak - Closeout PurpleZet Ninja Whitewater Kayak - Closeout Blue
Zet Ninja Whitewater Kayak - Closeout
$899.00 $1,599.00
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Jackson Antix 2.0 2025 Closeout Rio SmallJackson Antix 2.0 2025 Closeout Rio Medium
Jackson Antix 2.0 2025 Closeout
From $1,349.00 $1,599.95
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Jackson Kayak Karma Unlimited Whitewater Kayak Closeout Yellow
Jackson Kayak Karma Unlimited Whitewater Kayak Closeout
$1,299.00 $1,599.00
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2025 Jackson Rockstar 5 Closeout Mystic
2025 Jackson Rockstar 5 Closeout
$1,399.00 $1,649.00
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DEMO Jackson Rockstar V Kayak 2025 Red SmallDEMO Jackson Rockstar V Kayak 2025
Jackson Rockstar V Kayak Closeout
$1,199.00 $1,599.95
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2025 Jackson Clutch Kayak - Closeout Red Medium
2025 Jackson Clutch Kayak - Closeout
$1,499.00 $1,649.00

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