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Welcome to the wonderful world of the wetsuit.  You’re not alone in finding the vast ranges somewhat overwhelming, so this guide aims to simplify key terminology and make future purchases stress free.  There is a great deal to know and I will aim to address the topic in order of importance.

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.

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.

There’s nothing more annoying than getting all the way out to a dive site just to have your dive ruined by a broken strap or O-ring. For this reason it is always a good idea to have some sort of spares kit with you that can quickly get you back into the water.

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.

  In order to maintain your regulator correctly you need to get it serviced at regular intervals. This, most importantly, ensures your regulator is performing at its best at all times but it also maintains your warranty from the manufacturer. Many manufacturers offer limited lifetime warranties on their regulators but in order to maintain this, you need to make sure you get your regulators serviced regularly by an authorised technician.