Kayak Essentials

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Lettmann Ergonom Pro WW Extreme Paddle - 2 PieceLettmann Ergonom Pro WW Extreme Paddle - 2 Piece 198-208cm -Large Blade
Lettmann Ergonom Pro WW Extreme Paddle - 2 Piece
$820.00
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 203 cmWerner Powerhouse Carbon Bent Shaft 197 cm
Werner Powerhouse Carbon Bent Shaft
$489.00
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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 SkirtIR Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt
IR Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt
$239.00
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Seals Pro Shocker Sprayskirt CloseoutSeals Pro Shocker Sprayskirt Closeout 1.4 SM
Seals Pro Shocker Sprayskirt Closeout
$149.95 $189.95
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IR Klingon Empire Bungee Spray Skirt
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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Life Jackets

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Astral INDUS Life Jacket LE Bones Red Medium LargeAstral INDUS Life Jacket Red Orange 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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NRS Vector PFD Closeout Black XS MNRS Vector PFD Closeout Black L XL
NRS Vector PFD Closeout
$199.95 $299.95
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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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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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Shred Ready ZETA Helmet Black Black SmallShred Ready ZETA Helmet White White Small
Shred Ready ZETA Helmet
From $129.95
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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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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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WRSI Trident Helmet GhostWRSI Trident Helmet Poseidon
WRSI Trident Helmet
$269.95
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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Werner Sherpa Carbon Straight Whitewater Kayak Paddle 200cm - R30Werner Sherpa Carbon Straight Whitewater Kayak Paddle
Werner Sherpa Carbon Straight Whitewater Kayak Paddle
$379.00
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2025 Women's Astral Layla PFD Hazy Purple2025 Women's Astral Layla PFD Aqua Blue
2025 Women's Astral Layla PFD
$170.00
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2025 Men's Astral Ringo PFD Carbon Black2025 Men's Astral Ringo PFD
2025 Men's Astral Ringo PFD
$170.00
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Kokatat Icon Drysuit - GORE-Tex BlackKokatat Icon Drysuit - GORE-Tex
Kokatat Icon Drysuit - GORE-Tex
From $1,549.00
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Kokatat Mens Meridian Drysuit - Gore-tex Ocean Xtra LargeKokatat Mens Meridian Drysuit - Gore-tex Sand Gray MD
Kokatat Mens Meridian Drysuit - Gore-tex
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NRS Men's Sidewinder Dry Bib Closeout XLNRS Men's Sidewinder Dry Bib Closeout LG
NRS Men's Sidewinder Dry Bib Closeout
$249.95 $499.00
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NRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag RedNRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag
NRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag
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NRS Bill's Bag 65L Dry Bag RedNRS Bill's Bag 65L Dry Bag Blue
NRS Bill's Bag 65L Dry Bag
$219.95
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NRS 110 L Bill's Bag Drybag BlueNRS 110 L Bill's Bag Drybag Flint
NRS 110 L Bill's Bag Drybag
$239.95
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Watershed Yukon Dry Duffel Royal PurpleWatershed Yukon Dry Duffel Clear
Watershed Yukon Dry Duffel
$240.00
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Level 6 Breakwater Bib 2.5 Closeout XSLevel 6 Breakwater Bib 2.5 Closeout
Level 6 Breakwater Bib 2.5 Closeout
$249.95 $400.00
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Watershed Westwater Waterproof Backpack Safety OrangeWatershed Westwater Waterproof Backpack Clear
Watershed Westwater Waterproof Backpack
$259.00
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NRS Mens Freefall DrypantsNRS Mens Freefall Drypants
NRS Mens Freefall Drypants
$244.95
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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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Zet Ninja Whitewater Kayak - Closeout BlueZet Ninja Whitewater Kayak - Closeout Orange
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
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2025 Jackson Gnarvana Closeout Small Rio
2025 Jackson Gnarvana Closeout
$1,299.00 $1,599.95
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Jackson Gnarvana Kayak Closeout Northern LightsJackson Gnarvana Kayak Closeout GOAT - Pink
Jackson Gnarvana Kayak Closeout
$1,299.00 $1,599.00
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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 Small2025 Jackson Rockstar 5 Closeout Rio Small
2025 Jackson Rockstar 5 Closeout
$1,399.00 $1,649.00
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