Canoe & Kayak Equipment Reviews

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.

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.

joe explains how the new Firecracker fits within the Pyranha kayaks range, specifically in relation to their popular Ripper 2.

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.

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.

As the quiver of available options grows ever larger we ask whether the Machno by Pyranha might be the right choice for you. Read on to find out.

Here Joe, our paddlesport staff member, introduces Palm's Solo vest personal floatation device. Find out why you might choose this for kayaking and SUP, as well as how it compares with the ever popular Meander front zip model.