Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view
The Universal Mat from Palm Equipment landed at Unsponsored HQ a few years back (2015) and has been used multiple times per week ever since. So it is probably time for a quick updated review.
The concept is very simple, it’s a foam mat that can be folded/fastened in half.
Continue readingAs a critical part of your safety gear it is important to make sure that your PFD is up to the job. This starts from the moment you go to buy one.
One of the best helmets on the market the half cut Sweet Protection also gets a colour make over for 2021.
Gloss white and Dirt Black have been joined by Matte Aquamarine and Matte Chopper Orange Metallic.
What do you think?
Designed in 1997 the Sweet Strutter has to be one of the most recognisable helmets in the paddlesport market place.
For this year we have the same design as last year but with a couple of new colours. RRP is £179.99.
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Spade also have a retro fit ratchet kit available for the Queen of Hearts kayak. I suspect you could also make this work in other kayaks.
The Palm Zenith pants are designed to be combined with any dry or semi dry top to create a flexible system for year round use. I’ve been using these with the Palm Fuse and Zenith range of jackets.
Although a two piece combination will find it hard to be beat a drysuit I have used a number of two piece systems in the past that have been super dry. The big advantage is that you can mix and match tops and bottoms to create a system that is best matched for the conditions you are going out in.
Continue readingThe Nookie Turbo jacket is designed to be a performance led premium whitewater kayak jacket utilising the same high quality materials as the Nookie Charger Drysuit. This thing is tough with double sals (neoprene outer/latex inner) on the neck and arms. What makes this jacket stand out is that it is also made at Nookie’s HQ here in the UK. There are very few UK based paddling firms that actually still make their gear in the UK. Top marks to Nookie.
Matt Clark managed to get a couple of demo boats from https://s2s-shop.com and has kindly sent in these images.
I have a had great deal requests from folks wanting to know a little more about the Pyranha Scorch.
The most common requests relate to the its hull.
Continue readingPyranha, like Kokatat are celebrating 50 years in business and today have released images of their new whitewater kayak.
The Pyranha Scorch takes elements from the Burn, 9r and Ripper to create a nimble creeker/river runner.
Continue readingAs part of Kokatat’s 50th year in the business they have releasing a number of special editions and new products.
Spade Kayaks have just released details of two new sets of paddles that will be available shortly.
Our first highend Paddles Made in Germany arrived this week. In cooperation with Striebel Designs we can now offer you two paddles for beginner to extreme paddlers!
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The Red Stick is made from a carbon and glass mix with a projected of weight of around 1.02kg.
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