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HF Weasel Throwline – New Colour

The HF Weasel is HF’s smallest and most compact throw bag with a decent length of line. If space within your boat is at a premium then this bag may be the one for you. The Weasel fits even in the smallest kayak or can be fixed and carried on a waist belt (HF Swifty Belt).

HF Weasel Throwline - New Colour
HF Weasel Throwline – New Colour

If a throw bag is needed in a emergency you probably won’t have any time for a second go! Therefore the most important factors when using a throwbag is how well it throws, and how easy it is to get the bag to land on target. In both cases the HF Weasel fits the bill. I found the bag easy to throw both under and over arm. The rope pays out nicely during a throw and is also easy to repack if you do need (or have time) to have a second go.

The Weasel has been available for a number of years in both red and black. For 2020 we have a new colour option.

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Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Limited Edition

Check out the this latest iteration of the  Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Limited Edition. This design comes from paddler and designer Marcus Cline.

Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Limited Edition
Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Limited Edition
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Immersion Research Aphrodite Dry Suit – First Look

Immersion Research Aphrodite Dry Suit - First Look
Immersion Research Aphrodite Dry Suit – First Look

Living in Fort William as a kayaker means one thing – a good, comfy and durable dry suit is a must! Lochaber has rain even in the driest months. In fact, we have an average annual rainfall of approximately 1777mm or 70 inches; a kayakers paradise. However, for those of us who feel the cold, a mean annual temperature of only 8.6 °C can be a enthusiasm-killer if you’re body isn’t guaranteed to be warm and dry whilst paddling, even in the summer months when you’re catching post-work Moriston laps until 10pm.

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Preventing Foot Entrapment: Essential River Safety Strategies

Rivers, with their dynamic currents and scenic beauty, offer a thrilling environment for activities like kayaking, rafting, and swimming. However, beneath the surface lies a lesser-known yet significant hazard: foot entrapment. Understanding this phenomenon is essential for anyone engaging in river-based recreation.

What Is Foot Entrapment?

Foot entrapment occurs when a person’s foot becomes lodged between rocks, roots, or other underwater obstacles in a riverbed. This often happens when individuals try to stand in fast-moving water, particularly when the substrate is uneven or rocky. Once the foot is trapped, the force of the current can push the person downstream, potentially pinning them underwater and causing a life-threatening situation.

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Jackson Kayak – Zen 3.0 Promo

Jackson Kayak - Zen 3.0 Promo
Jackson Kayak – Zen 3.0 Promo
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Dr Throwline

It’s a classic!

Dr Throwline
Dr Throwline
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Spade Kayaks – Queen Of Hearts

The mold is here and in the next few days Spade Kayaks will be making the first Queen of Hearts.

Spade Kayaks - Queen Of Hearts
Spade Kayaks – Queen Of Hearts
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HF Porter

HF Porter
HF Porter

HF have a new throw bag belt. The HF Porter has been specially developed for pro water rescue teams and raft guides.

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Slicey River Runners

Fancy a slicey river running play machine? Here is quick updated run down of the specifications of a number of the slicey kayaks out their (early 2020). If we have missed any please let us know.

Liquidlogic Party Braap

Dagger Axiom Vs Jackson AntiX Vs Liquidlogic Braap Vs Pyranha Ripper

Length 271.8cm
Width 62.2cm
Weight 20kg
Volume 253.6l
Paddler Weight 45 – 100kg

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Titan Nymph – First Look

We have a pre-production Titan Nymph in for review at Unsponsored. Other than the graphics (missing on this one) and some tweaks to the outfitting this kayak is the same as the final production version.

Titan Nymph - First Look
Titan Nymph – First Look

We showed renders of this new boat some time ago and it created a great deal of interest.

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The Pyranha Ozone Arrives At Robin Hood Watersports

Andy Butler, designer at Pyranha Kayaks, visited the store to introduce their latest creation. 

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Astral Greenjacket 2020

For 2020 Astral have made an update to the colours of the Greenjacket. In addition to the all black colour scheme from 2019 they also have this blue/red combination.

Astral Greenjacket 2020
Astral Greenjacket 2020

What do you think? It also matches one of the new colour ways for the Serpent 2.0.

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