Canoe & Kayak
Paddlesport Footwear | Our Buyer's Guide
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.
Cold Hands? Our guide to keeping warm whilst paddling this winter.
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.
Surface Drysuits | A Buyer's Guide
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.
Aquaglide Cirrus Superlite Inflatable Kayak | Our Staff Chat
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.
Palm Equipment Riff Buoyancy Aid | An Overview
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.
NRS Axiom Gore-Tex Drysuit | A Real World Review
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.
Canoe Paddle Length | Our guide to making the correct selection
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.
Pyranha Firecracker VS Ripper. Who? What? Why? Joe Explains All
joe explains how the new Firecracker fits within the Pyranha kayaks range, specifically in relation to their popular Ripper 2.
Pyranha Firecracker Sizing. An explanation of the move away from S, M and L
Here Joe covers the reasoning behind Pyranha's move away from sizing that bases itself on small, medium and large. The numerical system might be confusing to some but potentially gives more freedom to those choosing a new boat.
The NEW Pyranha Firecracker Whitewater Kayak – Our initial thoughts
It was an interesting opportunity to join key Pyranha design, marketing and sales staff to discuss their latest release, the Firecracker! This model has been a long time in development and you might have seen the initial concept at the Lyon Paddlesports show last year. Since then, a flurry of spy shots, both on and off the water, have infiltrated social media but a vast number of questions remained unanswered until now.