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The Palm Maverick Pro is a great kayak paddle for first time paddlers. Whether you're looking to start white-water kayaking or kayak surfing, this paddle will do the job. It comes in three sizes for a near perfect fit and features a sanded fibreglass paddle shaft, which measures in at 31.5mm diameter. It is then mounted with tough and durable nylon 6 glass reinforced paddle blades. The blades are off set at 45 degrees for a low wrist twist, the shaft also incorporates an ovalized shaft index grip. This helps to keep your hands correctly aligned on the shaft in relation to the blades.

The Streamlyte Kinetix SX Enthusiast is a mid-range white-water kayak paddle that's been designed and manufactured here in the UK. It's ideal for river running, playboating and even a bit of kayak surfing. The Kinetic SX features a pair of asymmetric paddle blades, manufactured from injection moulded nylon 12. The paddle blades are then mounted on a semi carbon for greater strength at a reduced weight. This is a great option for paddlers who are looking for the best levels of performance, durability and strength, without a huge increase in price.

The Streamlyte Freeway Premier is a high end kayaking paddle that is particularly well suited towards whitewater. Whether you're creeking, river running or taking part in freestyle, this is a great option. Streamlyte paddles are fully manufactured and assembled here in the UK. The Streamlyte Freeway Premier kayak paddles features a fibreglass paddle shaft. This is then fitted with a pair of asymmetric blades which are made from a blend of glass and diolen to give the best levels of stiffness and durability.

The Peak PS River Vest PFD is a tough and versatile kayaking buoyancy aid that offers plenty of storage and adjustment options. The design of this PFD has been kept simple but it still offers excellent levels of performance and is a great choice for whitewater, flat water and kayak surfing. The base platform design for the River Vest is the same as the Slalom PFD that was used by Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic games.

The Peak PS Deluxe 2.5L Evo Jacket is a reliable cag jacket that's suitable for all extreme white-water conditions. It's been constructed from recycled 2.5 layer post-industrial nylon with tough reinforced shoulder and elbow areas. It has double neck, wrist and waist seals for ultimate protection, as well as fully taped seams and sewn drainage holes between neck seals.

The Whetman Equipment Pressure Deck, a top specification spraydeck that is perfect for paddling at the more challenging ends of the water conditions. This neoprene spraydeck is equally as well suited on whitewater kayaks as it is sea kayaks. The Pressure deck features a robust 4mm neoprene construction, this secures to your kayak of choice via a 10mm shockcord edge. The edges of this kayak spraydeck and reinforced with a flexible aramid rim, whilst the undersides of the deck incorporate a generous brush coating of hydro rubber. This will ensure the deck grips the kayak cockpit security. The front of the deck features a brightly coloured release handle, so it is easily seen in the event of a capsize.

The Nookie Shock Deck is an excellent choice for first-time neoprene spraydeck users, suitable for whitewater, sea, and crossover kayaks. It's made of 4mm jersey dive density neoprene throughout the deck, with glued, blindstitched, and taped seams for optimal performance and dryness. Secured to the kayak via a 10mm shock cord edge, it offers a strong grip on the cockpit. Thanks to its absence of silicone or latex edging, this deck is exceptionally easy to put on and take off, making it ideal for newcomers to kayaking.

The Sweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet is one of the top offerings for white water kayakers. If you are looking for the best comfort, performance and levels of protection, this could be one of your best choices. The Wanderer II is available in three different sizes for a near perfect fit. The rear Occigrip and the foam inserts will them trim the helmet to fit perfectly. This great kayaking helmet features an EN1385 class I-IV safety rating, it also incorporates a variable elasticity outer shell with a shock absorbing inner liner. The inside is then lined with a synthetic fabric for enhanced comfort.

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.