Kayak Essentials

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

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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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Aqua Bound Aerial Fiberglass 2-Piece Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle 197 - 202 cm MajorAqua Bound Aerial Fiberglass 2-Piece Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle
Aqua Bound Aerial Fiberglass 2-Piece Crank 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
NRS Compact Rescue Throwbag RedNRS Compact Rescue Throwbag Orange
NRS Compact Rescue Throwbag
$69.95
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Kokatat Maxiumus Centurion Rescue PFD RedKokatat Maxiumus Centurion Rescue PFD Mantis
Kokatat Maxiumus Centurion Rescue PFD
$339.00
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Kokatat ICON Drysuit - Hydrus BlackKokatat ICON Drysuit - Hydrus
Kokatat ICON Drysuit - Hydrus
$1,299.00
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Dagger Drain Plug
Dagger Drain Plug
$9.95
NRS Split Kayak Floatation Bow Bag, Single
NRS Split Kayak Floatation Bow Bag, Single
$47.95
2026 Immersion Research Men's 7Figure Dry Suit Lunar Dust2026 Immersion Research Men's 7Figure Dry Suit
2026 Immersion Research Men's 7Figure Dry Suit
$1,599.00
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2026 Immersion Research Men's Devil's Club Dry Suit Wood Thrush2026 Immersion Research Men's Devil's Club Dry Suit Blackbird
2026 Immersion Research Men's Devil's Club Dry Suit
$1,599.00
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2026 Immersion Research Women's Aphrodite Dry Suit Cactus Flower2026 Immersion Research Women's Aphrodite Dry Suit
2026 Immersion Research Women's Aphrodite Dry Suit
$1,549.00
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Stash7 Waterpocket Waterproof Phone case Back in BlackStash7 Waterpocket Waterproof Phone case Mr. Blue Sky
Stash7 Waterpocket Waterproof Phone case
$39.95
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Salamander Pop Top Throw BagSalamander Pop Top Throw Bag
Salamander Pop Top Throw Bag
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River Station Kayak - Creeker PFD 40' Throw RopeRiver Station Kayak - Creeker PFD 40' Throw Rope
River Station Kayak - Creeker PFD 40' Throw Rope
$69.95
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River Station GuideLaunch Waist Throw BagRiver Station GuideLaunch Waist Throw Bag
River Station GuideLaunch Waist Throw Bag
$129.95
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River Station GuideLaunch Pro Waist Throw Bag Mint OrangeRiver Station GuideLaunch Pro Waist Throw Bag
River Station GuideLaunch Pro Waist Throw Bag
$169.95
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NRS Go Left Elbow Pads
NRS Go Left Elbow Pads
$79.95
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NRS Mens Endurance Splash Pants BlackNRS Mens Endurance Splash Pants
NRS Mens Endurance Splash Pants
$179.95
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NRS Men’s Endurance Splash Jacket BlueNRS Men’s Endurance Splash Jacket Graphite
NRS Men’s Endurance Splash Jacket
$149.95
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Delta Kayaks Comfort soft grip Handle Kit
Delta Kayaks Comfort soft grip Handle Kit
$19.95
Delta Kayaks Solid Handle Kit
Delta Kayaks Solid Handle Kit
$14.95
Kokopelli Delta Deck Dry PackKokopelli Delta Deck Dry Pack
Kokopelli Delta Deck Dry Pack
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Kokopelli Poudre Adventure Paddle 4pc Smoke Blue 210cm
Kokopelli Poudre Adventure Paddle 4pc
$249.95
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Kokopelli Alpine Ultra Light Sprayskirt
Kokopelli Alpine Ultra Light Sprayskirt
$79.95
Immersion Research Sixmile Skirt for Packrafts
Immersion Research Sixmile Skirt for Packrafts
$215.00
Alpacka Ultra Light Spray Skirt
Alpacka Ultra Light Spray Skirt
$125.00
Alpacka Raft Lap Bag
Alpacka Raft Lap Bag
$65.00
Alpacka Cargo Fly Internal Drybag, Roll Down, Pair
Alpacka Cargo Fly Internal Drybag, Roll Down, Pair
$110.00

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