We have some hot off the press images of a medium Jackson Gnarvana. For specifications and video check out this post.
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Jackson Kayak aren’t the only ones with a new kayak. Liquid Logic have one ready to go with a full release scheduled for the 15th of September 2022.
It seems like an age since the launch of a totally new kayak from Jackson Kayak. But here it is the new Gnarvana.
Released today are details of Jackson Kayak’s 2023 colour line up.
Which one would you go for?
Spade kayaks now has released a new drytop.
Spade have kept things simple and have designed a well cut dry top without unnecessary features.
For the Hexagon Dry Top we tried to leave out any unnecessary bells and whistles and focused on fit and comfort of movement instead. This lightweight and simple yet robust jacket will keep you dry while shredding without getting in the way of your paddling.
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You can find the Hexagon drytop in good kayak stores and online at https://www.spadekayaks.com/produkt/drytop-hexagon/https://www.spadekayaks.com/produkt/drytop-hexagon/
Astral have released a new limited edition Blue Jacket PFD. This one is the Flow State.
I reckon this artwork may well be the best yet.
The Layla PFD has been in the line up for a number of years. In fact some 20 years.
Kayak design has moved on so much since I started to paddle some 30+ years ago. The level or difficulty at which people paddle is owed in some part to the change in kayak design over the years.
I currently paddle a Dagger Phantom and despite it being used for pretty much the same stuff as my first plastic kayak – an Ace Swing, yet the technology and features are simply worlds apart.
So if you are looking for a kayak packed full of safety features what are you actually looking for?
Continue readingWe are starting to see more details of the new Dagger Nova and Super Nova emerge. Both kayaks are double slice boats with better volume distribution and foot room compared to the double slice kayaks of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Dagger have released a couple of promo videos showing the two new kayaks in action.
Continue readingThe Arc throwline is Palm’s smallest rescue line at 12.5m. The rope used is 8mm float line with a 8kN bearing point. This is the same rope used in the lightning 18m throwline.
The bag itself is made from CORDURA 500D material which basically means it will be pretty tough.
Continue readingCorran Addison is bringing the Booster back to the water. Updated for 2022.
A little more than a decade ago, an entire class of boat simply disappeared: the playful river runner. These were truly great boats because they bridged that gap between a hard core creek boat, and a play boat. They could run fairly hard rapids, while remaining entertaining and easy to paddle, and muck about in.
The Booster changed how a playful river runner was supposed to handle. With a planing hull, playful handling, but in a format that could run rivers well, the Booster was the choice of instructional centres, beginners padlers, and even advanced and expert paddlers looking to mix it up. Everyone loved the Booster.
A lot has changed since the original Booster was released. Hulls are faster, looser and more forgiving. Rocker profiles make them more predictable, with a dryer ride, and overall ergonomics leave those sitting in old boats feeling cramped. The new Booster takes the performance of the original, and puts it squarely on a platform that is comfortable, forgiving, fast and loose, boofs like a charm, is super forgiving in even the most unpredictable waters, without paddling with the comparative sluggishness of creek boats.
Whether you’re a beginner, looking for something easy and exciting to get into and grow with, or an accomplished paddler that wants something more interesting than a full creek boat without going to a half slice, the Booster has you covered.
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Specification:
Length 222cm
Width 65cm
Volume 230L
More detail can be found here.
We have launched a new series for 2022 looking back at some of the kayak designs from the last 30 years. This one is the second in the series. In part one we took a look at the Dagger AQII, in part two we take a look at another Dagger kayak, the Freefall.
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