Yak Taurus 70N Buoyancy Aid

The Palm Riff PFD is a sleek, low-profile buoyancy aid with a wrap-around fit and side buckle entry for easy wear. Neoprene shoulder and underarm padding boost comfort for long sessions on the water. It features a hidden knife stash pocket and a spacious clamshell front pocket for quick access to essentials. Made with PVC-free Gaia foam and certified to ISO 12402-5 standards, it's both eco-conscious and durable. Ideal for kayakers and paddlers who want safety, comfort, and clean design.

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 PFD, a high specification buoyancy aid that is perfect for progressing your whitewater kayaking skills. It is one of the monumental choices, which set the benchmark for whitewater kayaking PFDs. It still meets the highest standards and is still just as popular. If you are seeking high end performance but a simple and effective design. This could be the whitewater kayaking PFD to look at. The Palm Extrem features a 3-dimensional cut with a front opening design. When on the paddler’s torso, the Extrem PFD is secured a Velcro panel, 4 buckles and a dual friction chest harness. The side compression straps, combined with the adjustable shoulder straps will enhance a snug and secure fit. There is a main front pocket which incorporates a 2-way zip. This boasts great storage space for safety gear, there are then two additional smaller pockets, which are ideal for items such as a river knife.

The Yak Zeus Cag is a great option if you're just getting into white water and the more adventurous elements of the sport. It works well in conjunction with the Yak Chinook trousers and is guaranteed to keep you nice and dry out on the water. The Zeus Cag incorporates a double waist design which helps create a seal with your dry trousers and spray deck. The neck and wrists both feature a latex seal to help keep water out, and the neck has an additional neoprene cone for enhanced comfort. The wrist seals have a Velcro adjustable outer seal.

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 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 Palm Enduro Deck is high specification neoprene spraydeck, that gives great levels of performance whilst whitewater kayaking. The Enduro Deck comes in two deck sizes that will fit most whitewater kayaks, it also fits a sizeable number of sea kayaks. The Enduro deck features a tough and durable design which incorporates a 4mm neoprene construction. The seams of the Enduro are glued and blind stitched for the best levels of performance and durability. The underside of the deck incorporates an additional sticky gripsil which helps to grip the boat. The front of the deck features large release handle, but there is also a knee of strap for added levels of safety.

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.