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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.

Learn all there is to know about lacing your own canoe, while also receiving all materials needed to do a fantastic job that will last for years to come.

When a footwear giant makes a move into the watersports world you have to take note. La Sportiva's outdoor and mountaineering footwear is highly regarded and our staff massively excited to test their take on the perfect water boot. In choosing the new TX Canyon you're guaranteed a high quality, feature packed addition to your kit bag.

Quatro continue to impress with their 2022 launch, with new looks, shapes and ethos’s its looking to be a good couple of years. There’s a big focus on maintaining a sustainable product that continues to perform better than any other brand. 2021 was a great year for Quatro so to see how they've improved even further then read on!

Wing foiling, the sport that has got everyone talking. For the right reasons? Our colleague Ben has written his comprehensive review of this new up and coming sport with some hints and tips for getting started.

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 Callum to tell you a little about his sports, where it all started and favourite kit.

An essential purchase but one that can be surprisingly difficult to get right. A lack of information can be partially responsible for a lack of clarity over sizing and suitability. Here Joe provides his opinion and adds useful images with a handy scale to help your selection, being based around the ever popular and excellent value Ortlieb PD350.

Goya have become one of the worlds leading windsurf brands and they continue to impress with their 2022 range. They've really focused on maintaining a sustainable product that continues to perform better than any other brand. 2021 was a great year for Goya so to see how they've improved even further then read on!

With the arrival of winter comes a new challenge for paddle boarders, what to wear when temperatures drop? In this post we cover the most common choices as well as their potential pros and cons. After reading this we hope you are better informed to make your decision and thus paddle on even the coldest days in comfort. We've also included some handy winter paddling tips!