The Yak Taurus 70N Buoyancy aid is a great option for whitewater kayaking. It offers a snug and secure fit on the torso, which is easily adjustable via the side compression straps and also the adjustable shoulder straps. But more importantly, as your kayaking skills progress and develop you can add the adjustable chest harness system. This will offer greater ability to take part in kayak rescues with greater levels of safety.
Yak have designed the Taurus 70N PFD to feature a 4D cast technology cut to incorporate a super soft foam for the best levels of comfort. The heavy-duty outer fabric helps to improve the durability and lifespan of the product. There is plenty of adjustment for a snug and secure fit. The Shoulder straps are also padded for greater comfort when carrying your kayak. Whilst the large pocket on the front ensures you have plenty of space for your essentials such as rescue kit.
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The Palm Riff PFD features a secure, wrap-around fit and low-profile design. It's easy to put on, thanks to its side entry buckles and features neoprene padded shoulder and underarm panels for added comfort. The top buckle is captive, which makes it easier to fasten one handed. There's also a large clamshell pocket and a hidden, easy-access rescue knife stash pocket.
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 Palm FXr P is a great PFD to consider if you're looking to step up your kayaking game, it has a wide range of features that ensure optimum safety and comfort on the water. The FXr has a clean exterior and the shoulder straps have been made with aircraft grade aluminium hardware. It also benefits from a utility-draw front pocket and a UCLan adjustable safety harness.
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 Palm Extrem is a high performance PFD for whitewater kayaking, designed to offer the highest levels of safety and performance. The Extrem PFD features a front opening design that's easy to get on and off. This is secured by four main buckles and also the chest harness system. The Extrem has 4 main points of adjustment, plenty of storage and a chest harness that's ideal for extreme rescue situations.Â
The Yak Zeus Cag is a great option when getting into whitewater kayaking and the more adventurous elements of the sport. This is the kayak cag that will keep you nice and dry when out on the water. It also works well in conjunction with the Yak Chinook Trousers. The Zeus Cag incorporates a double waist, which helps create an enhanced seal with kayak dry trousers and or a kayak spraydeck. The wrists and neck, both feature a latex seal to keep the water out. The neck also incorporates a neoprene cone for added warmth and comfort. The wrist seals include a Velcro adjustable outer seal, which once again offers a bit more comfort than just the latex.
The Yak Chinook Trousers are an excellent choice when looking to stay dry whilst out on the water. Whether your white water kayaking, sea kayaking or stand up paddle boarding, these will do the job. The Yak Chinook trouser features a 2.5-layer material which is both waterproof and breathable. The double waist system will create a great seal with a twin waist cag, whilst the latex ankle seal will help keep the water out. The ankle also incorporates a Velcro adjustment system to offer additional protection to the latex. Further levels of protection have been achieved on the knees and also the bum, due to the addition of a second layer of a heavier weight material.
The Yak Horizon Drysuit offers enhanced waterproof properties as it's tailored using 3-layered, breathable technology. Combined with a twin neck seal system, latex wrists and low-profile fabric socks, you'll stay warm and dry no matter what the activity.
The Sweet Protection Wanderer II Kayak Helmet is an updated version at a lower price. It features all of the renown features and offers dependability and durability for all round river use. It was first introduced in 2008, has been updated several times since, this is the latest edition.
The Palm Enduro Deck features a modern design for modern cockpit shapes, providing durability and versatility for whitewater kayaking. It includes a knee-off strap for easy exits, a robust Supratex rim, Gripsil grip for a secure seal, and a seamless waist O-ring to keep it in place with or without a twin seal jacket.
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 Pyranha Machno Stout 2 is a highly versatile whitewater kayak that is particularly well suited towards river running. This whitewater kayak is available in three different sizes, for a near perfect fit. There is a Machno Small, a Machno Medium and also a Machno Large. This river running kayak features Pyranha's Stout 2 Outfitting. Stout 2 offers the best levels of comfort, safety and performance. The Machno, has lots of rocker combined with soft rounded rails which makes for great potential even on the most technical rivers.
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