The Spade Kayaks The Royal Flush is a great river running kayak for paddlers in the 70-120kg weight range. If your lighter than that, dont despair. Have a look at the Spade Kayaks, The Black Jack. The Royal Flush is equally as well suited for your running your local river, as well as more extreme paddling on you favourite alpine creek.
Spade Kayaks have designed the Royal Flush to feature a tough and durable polyethylene shell. The kayak has a reasonable level of rocker from front to back, so it will be easy for landing after a larger drop or simply riding along a wave trian. The rails on the kayak are fairly soft which will make the Royal Flush quite a forgving boat to paddle. There is a large easy access cockput which incorproates a very comfortable seat system. The seat features a bum pad for added comfort, whilst the rear backrest and the thigh braces will offer addtional support. The backrest is easy to control via a very simple but effective rope and cleat system. The cleats are then secure to the thigh braces. Greater levels of support and safety is gained, by the additon of the bulkhead footrest.The safety elemenst are also very high on the Royal Flush, due to the large easy to clip front and rear grab handles. In addtion, ther are a futher 3 anchor points located aroudn the cockpit.
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The Pyranha Scorch Stout 2 is a great river running kayak that offers great levels of comfort and performance. This whitewater kayak comes in three sizes for a near perfect fit. There is Scorch Small, Scorch Medium and also a Scorch Large. (There is a 4th size, the Scorch X. Primarily a longer version of the Scorch Medium for more speed.) The Scorch comes fully fitted with the Pyranha Stout 2 Outfitting, this offers some of the best levels of comfort, performance and Safety. Pyranha have designed the scorch to be slightly longer than boats such as the Machno. It also has a harder set of rails that also help to achieve a flatter planing hull. However will make it slightly less forgiving, but it will make it slightly more fun when on a river wave.
The Code Creek is a new innovation from Dagger kayaks, allowing paddlers of all abilities to push their skill with its semi-planing hull that provides performance without compromising stability.
The Pyranha Burn III Connect is available in two sizes (M and L) and is a classic river running kayak known for its outstanding performance. It features a spacious cockpit with a fully adjustable backrest system, padded seat and connect thigh grips for optimal comfort. The kayak includes a bulkhead footrest, step-out pillar with a hull stiffener, rear minicell foam pillar and multiple securing bars/clip points for enhanced safety. With a moderate amount of hull rocker and rails for responsive turns, it's designed for manoeuvrability and quick resurfacing after drops.
The VE Paddles Glass Creeker - Glass Shaft paddle blade has been designed as a great all-round paddle that's smooth and well balances. The glass blades are tough and hard-wearing, making it a great match for those paddling on the harsh UK rivers, as well as those still learning. The Creeker Glass suits longer lengths used in 'mid to longer length' river and creek boats and those looking for a blade that's less powerful than the Pro white-water paddle range.
The Werner Powerhouse 1 Piece Bent Shaft delivers unwavering reliability, tried and tested in the most critical situations. Whether navigating treacherous creek waters in canyon videos or tackling challenging local runs, this paddle is the top choice. Trusted on the world's toughest runs, it stands out among river running paddles for those pushing the limits.
The Whetman Equipment Gripper Spraydeck is one of the best spray decks currently available. It is perfect for the most extreme kayaking and will easily stay put on your kayak, even when running waterfalls. The gripper features a 4mm neoprene construction with an 11.5mm shock cord edge, which is designed to stay in place! The underside of the spray deck also features a hand painted latex edge which provides additional grip while the Kevlar style reinforced top edge gives the best possible levels of durability.
The Palm Kayak Heavy Weight Float Bags come in four different sizes, a 15L, 20L 25L and 30L. These airbags are sold as single units. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced whitewater kayaker, adding an airbag to your boat will always protect it in the event of a capsize. These float bags feature a nylon construction with welded seams. They then have a good length inflation tube with a twist valve that makes for very easy inflating.
The Sweet Rocker Helmet is possibly the best kayaking helmet available. It comes in two size options with extra fit pads and a rear adjuster, this helps achieve a near perfect fit. If you love extreme white water kayaking then the Sweet Rocker is the helmet for you! It also has a removable visor and removable padded ear covers.
The Peak PS River Guide (men's) PFD is a strong competitor for the best whitewater PFD out there and it's packed full of unique features. The River Guide benefits from having a range of storage options, including a huge front pocket and various other specific easy-access pockets for all your kayaking essentials. The cut of this PFD is the same as the cut used in the Slalom Kayak PFDs worn by Team GB in the London 2012 Olympics.
The Adidas Terrex Hydro Lace Boots stand out as a top choice for those seeking a sturdy and supportive option for watersports activities such as whitewater kayaking, open canoeing, or gorge walking. Constructed with Stealth rubber, they provide excellent traction on rocky terrains, while the neoprene lining ensures day-long comfort in wet conditions.
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