Canoe & Kayak

Our staff members are such an important aspect of the shop and we think their ability to offer quality advice is unrivalled in our industry. Here we asked Steve to tell you a little about his sports, where it all started and favourite kit.

With the arrival of Sweet Protection’s 2024 paddlesport helmet range, it seemed an appropriate time to update you with our staff discussion of each model. The brand’s dominance in the whitewater scene is clear to see. Visit any paddling venue and you’re likely to find more than half of all boaters using products from this Norwegian company. So why the popularity? I believe it relates to the no compromise approach, focussing solely on protection. The result is a compact range of helmets that are clearly extremely well built, as well as providing an incredibly comfortable fit.

In this blog Steve runs through the choices of footwear for paddlesports. Each product style will be a balance of factors such as warmth, feel, protection and price.

In this blog we look at the different options to help keep your hands warm on the water this winter. Make the right decision around gloves, open palm mitts and pogies.

Have you decided that a drysuit is the right choice for your time on the water? If so, this blog should form a useful resource, allowing you to make a great decision. Steve, one of our paddlesport specialists, covers the key areas to consider. These include zip style, fabric and seal styles. Read on to learn more.

The Aquaglide Cirrus is a long awaited addition to our range and the use of TPU fabric, which has generally been the reserve of packrafts, has slashed both the weight and pack size of this inflatable kayak. In this blog George covers the key features and who this boat might best suit.

In this staff written blog you'll learn more about the Riff buoyancy aid from Palm Equipment. Who does it best suit? What are the key features? Read on for more information.

It's always nice to receive feedback on the products we sell. When Ginny, a regular whitewater paddler and friend of the shop, offered to help with a review of her new NRs Axiom Gore-Tex drysuit we jumped at the chance.

In this blog Joe covers the main differences between two class leading crossover kayaks, the Dagger Katana and Pyranha Fusion II. Both offer amazing versatility and convenience but with subtle differences that should help to inform your decision.

In this blog Joe covers why canoe paddle length selection is always a case of compromise. You'll learn how best to make the correct decision depending on your height, intended use and boat choice.