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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263 products

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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
$15.95
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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Jackson Kayak Backband Lowering Kit
Jackson Kayak Backband Lowering Kit
$18.99
NEW Sweet Protection Elbow Guards Light BlackNEW Sweet Protection Elbow Guards Light
NEW Sweet Protection Elbow Guards Light
$89.95
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Sweet Protection Elbow Guards ProSweet Protection Elbow Guards Pro
Sweet Protection Elbow Guards Pro
$130.00
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Sweet Protection Knee Guards LightSweet Protection Knee Guards Light SM
Sweet Protection Knee Guards Light
$90.00
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CKS Whitewater Kayak Float BagCKS Whitewater Kayak Float Bag
CKS Whitewater Kayak Float Bag
From $34.95
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Quick Hood LoopsQuick Hood Loops
Quick Hood Loops
$14.95
Sherpak Ceiling HoistSherpak Ceiling Hoist
Sherpak Ceiling Hoist
$69.95
Kayak Wall Cradle
Kayak Wall Cradle
$69.95
Dagger Bulkhead Knob -Triad M6 Red 2pk
Dagger Bulkhead Knob -Triad M6 Red 2pk
$19.95
Harmony Gear Scupper Plugs 4pkHarmony Gear Scupper Plugs 4pk
Harmony Gear Scupper Plugs 4pk
$19.95
Bulk Minicell FoamBulk Minicell Foam
Bulk Minicell Foam
From $6.95
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Jackson Seatbolt Kit Grey ripstop LargeJackson Seatbolt Kit
Jackson Seatbolt Kit
$10.99
Jackson Footblock Kit W/ Shims
Jackson Footblock Kit W/ Shims
From $47.99
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Kokatat Womens Meridian Dry Suit - Hydrus 3L Purple HazeKokatat Womens Meridian Dry Suit - Hydrus 3L
Kokatat Womens Meridian Dry Suit - Hydrus 3L
$1,155.00
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Kokatat 2025 Mens Meridian Dry Suit - Hydrus 3L Storm BlueKokatat 2025 Mens Meridian Dry Suit - Hydrus 3L
Kokatat 2025 Mens Meridian Dry Suit - Hydrus 3L
$1,155.00
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Jackson 2021 Zen 3.0 Kayak Closeout Red Large
Jackson 2021 Zen 3.0 Kayak Closeout
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Jackson Zen 3.0 Kayak Closeout
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Jackson Antix 2.0 2025 Closeout
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Jackson Kayak Karma Unlimited Whitewater Kayak Closeout Yellow
Jackson Kayak Karma Unlimited Whitewater Kayak Closeout
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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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