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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.

As summer begins to draw to an end it is natural to start thinking about what equipment you may require to continue enjoying time on the water as the days get shorter and cooler. Autumn brings some beautiful paddling conditions. From quieter, more peaceful days on the lake to enjoying some whitewater paddling as the rivers finally start to fill back up. Whatever your preference, there are options for everyone to get out and about. Although there will be some warmer days, it is easy to get caught out by the odd rain shower or colder spell. This blog will highlight key items to keep you comfortable in changeable conditions.

Here George covers the main models worth note from Aquaglide's inflatable kayak range. Including legendary names such as Chinook, Chelan and Navarro. Whether you need a boat for solo or tandem paddling, inland or coastal use, this well respected brand has you covered.

A dive computer allows divers to safely extend their time in the water by constantly adjusting their calculations based on your actual depth rather than the maximum depth reached during the dive. They are considered essential equipment by most dive resorts/centre’s around the world and should be one of the first pieces of kit you consider buying.

Find out what Ben thought when he jetted off to Tarifa to learn all about the new kit. Ben and Rick were lucky enough to take a trip to Tarifa and meet the team to discuss the coming years year.

Pyranha have been doing a fantastic job to help their partner stores. Not only in creating epic boats and driving innovation through difficult times, but also in providing our staff with the right information to advise customers in the best way. As part of the Ripper 2 launch, I was able to access a Q&A session with Andy Butler, one of the Pyranha designers, with numerous international and domestic partner stores joining in to benefit from this inside information. So what was discussed and how can it be useful to anyone considering adding the latest home grown half slice to their quiver? Read on to find out.

Here George takes an initial look at the new Spinera Hybris inflatable kayak, the latest boat to the market using drop stitch technology for improved performance. We use our specialist knowledge of blow up kayaks in order to summarise this model's key features and why it has so many people excited to get on the water.

Sideon are a new brand to the shop and they offer a fantastic range of gear from little to large. Based out of France they have all the gear for your windsurfing needs, if it's a new mast base or boom you need

The second generation of arguably the most influential whitewater kayak of the last ten years. A difficult second album or another smash hit? Time will be the judge but based on Pyranha’s recent successes with 9R, Ozone and Scorch I’m confident enough to have a personal order in place already.

Wing Foiling is taking over! We are feeling the full effects of the hype surrounding wing foiling here at the shop and it only felt right for everyone to get on board. We are now offering Wing Foil Hire from the shop so you can try before you buy. To find out whats on offer then have a read.