White Water Kayaking

A sudden powerful movement through the river. For those paddlers seeking the utmost power and dependable catch in a high impact resistant fiberglass layup. Tested by some of the best expedition kayakers in the world on some of the most demanding rivers. The Surge delivers confidence with every stroke.

The Werner Surge 1 Piece Straight Shaft has full sized blades which are ideal for larger, more experienced paddlers. Increased blade to shaft offset for more verticality through the power phase. Design offers stroke versatility for everyday use.

The Whetman Equipment Adder 4m is a kayaking safety tape that's the perfect addition to any kayaking safety kit. This kayak safety sling is 4m long, 25mm wide and features a 10kN breaking strength. The Adder is looped over at both ends to create a double thickness, it is then stitched with multiple bar tacks for optimum strength - this creates the main loop. Each main loop then features three smaller loops to give additional loading points, again each of the loops is created by a high strength bar tack.

The Whetman Equipment Anaconda is a 3-meter webbing with a steel ring on one end and a 25mm loop on the other.

The Whetman Equipment Bait Ring, a great piece of rescue gear that is perfect in your kayak safety kit. It is also perfect for upgrading the belay ring on the rear of your whitewater kayaking PFD.

The Whetman Equipment Colca 20m, an easy to use kayak throw line that can also be used for many other watersports. When used in conjunction with a Whetman Equipment Water Belt it has also proved very popular for White Water Rafting.

The Whetman Equipment Deck QR is a quick release element to build into your system as a safety back up for emergency release when towing or linking boats/gear in a water environment

The Whetman Equipment Deck Tape 4m is an uncomplicated yet efficient kayak tow line designed for sit-on-top kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. It spans 4m in length and features a quick-release system at both ends.

The Whetman Equipment Force Spraydeck is available in two deck sizes and four waists. It is particularly well suited to whitewater kayaks, however it also works with sea kayaks. The Force Spraydeck features a 4mm neoprene construction and it seals to the kayak via a 9mm shock cord edge. The under side of the spraydeck has been finished with a latex coating around the edges to give an enhanced seal on the cockpit.

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 Whetman Equipment HMS Paddle Crab is an essential wire snap-gate carabiner designed for paddle rescues, towing, or conveniently hanging up your gear to dry. It's a must-have for every paddler.

The Whetman Equipment HMS Screwgate Carabiner showcases the authentic HMS shape, complemented by a secure screwgate locking system. Crafted from lightweight alloy, it's perfect for inclusion in your kayaking safety equipment.

The Whetman King Python is a new style kayak safety tape that starts to take river rescue to a new limit. The King Python is a a must have for your river rescue kit.

The Whetman krab stick is available in two different size options. The orange krab stick works with snap gate karabiners, while the green krab stick works with locking gate carabiners. This simple piece of kayak safety gear easily secures to your kayaking karabiner and will hold the gate open. This will then allow you to clip things safely, securely and most importantly from a distance. See main description for more information on which karabiners work with each size.

The Whetman Equipment Kraken Sea Kayak Karabiner is a stainless steel karabiner designed specifically for sea kayak towlines. Please note that it is intended for kayaking purposes and does not have technical ratings for climbing or mountaineering.

The Whetman Equipment Lion Tail comprises of a Bait Ring sewn into a 1m length of webbing with a breaking strength of 10kN. The Bait Ring is securely sewn  in, and there is another loop sewn in at the remaining end, through which a Karabiner can be attached. The Lion Tail can be securely stowed in a PFD pocket if not required.