And the winner is… SEND. Between Dane Jackson, Bren Orton, Adrian Mattern, and Kalob Grady, almost no aspect of kayaking is left untouched. From coaching to hole boating to big wave freestyle to waterfalls, downriver freestyle, steep creeking, racing, and first descents, SEND does it all, and does it well. Not to mention a high level of media produced all year round, SEND is without a doubt the crew of the year 2021.
Palm Equipment has launched the new Wave Sneaker, a performance watersports shoe built for grip, comfort and all-day use—from whitewater and rocky shorelines to coastal journeys, and everyday living around the water. Built on the award-winning Vibram sole platform of the
The Petrel is a kayak that brings real performance to everyday paddlers—fast, stable, and built for adventure. Among the highlights of last year’s Paddle Sports Show was the 2026 Product of the Year Awards, organized in partnership with KS Publishing and
Prijon just released a new half-slice called the Drip! A compact riverplay kayak with a high-volume bow, the Drip is ready for any adventure on the river. “The new definition of Freeride!” The Drip is a compact, playful river runner
