Kayak Essentials

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

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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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Kokatat Women's Meridian Dry Suit (GORE-TEX Pro) Red SMKokatat Women's Meridian Dry Suit (GORE-TEX Pro) Ice MD
Kokatat Women's Meridian Dry Suit (GORE-TEX Pro)
$1,499.00
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Immersion Research Men's 7Figure Dry SuitImmersion Research Men's 7Figure Dry Suit Interstellar Medium
Immersion Research Men's 7Figure Dry Suit
$1,459.00
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Immersion Research Men's Devil's Club Dry Suit Blue Sage LargeImmersion Research Men's Devil's Club Dry Suit
Immersion Research Men's Devil's Club Dry Suit
From $1,099.00 $1,399.00
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Watershed Animas Backpack Dry Bag Safety OrangeWatershed Animas Backpack Dry Bag Smoke Green
Watershed Animas Backpack Dry Bag
$229.00
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IR Aphrodite Womens Dry SuitIR Aphrodite Womens Dry Suit Jade Large
IR Aphrodite Womens Dry Suit
$1,259.00
Kokatat Women's Gore-Tex Icon Drysuit
Kokatat Women's Gore-Tex Icon Drysuit
$1,499.00
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Explorer Dry Bag
Explorer Dry Bag
From $29.00
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Pelican Protector Case Dry Box 1450 yellowPelican Protector Case Dry Box 1450
Pelican Protector Case Dry Box 1450
$164.95
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Pelican Protector Case Dry Box 1550 silver
Pelican Protector Case Dry Box 1550
$176.96 $235.95
NRS Women's Freefall Drypant GrayNRS Women's Freefall Drypant
NRS Women's Freefall Drypant
$244.95
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Evac Compression Drybag High Rise Gray 13LEvac Compression Drybag Turkish Tile Blue 13L
Evac Compression Drybag
From $49.95
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Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Dry Bag Atoll Blue 3LSea to Summit Ultra Sil Dry Bag Spicy Orange 3L
Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Dry Bag
From $22.95
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Women's 2025 Kokatat Icon Drysuit - Gore-TexWomen's 2025 Kokatat Icon Drysuit - Gore-Tex Ice SM
Women's 2025 Kokatat Icon Drysuit - Gore-Tex
$1,549.00
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Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Sack Red 35L
Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Sack
$29.95
JK Happy Thruster
JK Happy Thruster
$44.95
Jackson Kayak Seat Bolt Kit 2.0
Jackson Kayak Seat Bolt Kit 2.0
$34.95
NSI Hip PadzNSI Hip Padz SM
NSI Hip Padz
$24.95
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Pyranha Drain Plug
Pyranha Drain Plug
$12.95
WRSI S-turn Elbow PadsWRSI S-turn Elbow Pads
WRSI S-turn Elbow Pads
$69.95
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NRS Split Stern Kayak Float Bags - Creek Boat / River Runner - PairNRS Split Stern Kayak Float Bags - Creek Boat / River Runner - Pair
NRS Split Stern Kayak Float Bags - Creek Boat / River Runner - Pair
$109.95
NRS Rodeo Split Stern Float Bags - Playboat / Half-Slice - PairNRS Rodeo Split Stern Float Bags - Playboat / Half-Slice - Pair
NRS Rodeo Split Stern Float Bags - Playboat / Half-Slice - Pair
$89.95
Jackson Backband Kit
Jackson Backband Kit
$59.95
Jackson Drain Plug (NEW 2015+) OriginalJackson Drain Plug (NEW 2015+) New
Jackson Drain Plug (NEW 2015+)
From $9.75
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AIRE Inflatable Kayak Bag SmallAIRE Inflatable Kayak Bag
AIRE Inflatable Kayak Bag
$175.00

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