SEA KAYAKING

Welcome to the Paddle Sports Show Product of the Year Awards 2026.
Click on the products below to read more and vote for the one you think stands out the most.
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PALM EQUIPMENT – Bora drysuit

The Palm Bora is the flagship touring drysuit, trusted by paddlers who demand absolute reliability in the harshest conditions. Now built from Seawastex® XP 4-layer PFAS-free recycled fabric, it combines outstanding waterproof performance and breathability with sustainability…..

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LEKKER KAYAKS – Petrel

The Petrel is a versatile sea kayak for those who want speed without sacrificing stability or safety. The sleek design carries surfski DNA, but with more performance features and loads of packing space. The ergonomically designed cockpit…..

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LEVEL SIX – Haida Semi-Dry Top

The Haida Semi-Dry Top redefines comfort and protection for sea kayaking, touring, and canoeing. Designed to deliver the sweet spot between lightweight splash gear and the full restriction of a dry top, it provides paddlers…..

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PRIJON – Neptun

Our most agile and at the same time fast sea kayak with a sturdy and lightweight hull made of PriLite and a skeg. With a pronounced chined rocker and effective volume dispersion, the kayak is ideal for medium to larger technical paddlers….

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P&H – Volan 162

The Volan is proving to be one of our most versatile and popular models yet, and following last year’s introduction of the Volan 156, the smallest widely available, modern composite sea kayak, we’re proud to follow that up this year with the Volan 162….

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ARTIC WATERSPORT – Sea Struer

The Sea Struer is an excellent boat. A really nice blend of everything, it’s quick, playful, and incredibly responsive, but it can also carry a fair bit of kit when needed for a few-day getaway. If you want one boat to do it all, it’s a hard one to beat. The name Sea Struer comes in tribute to its original designer and the famous kayak-building…..

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BOREAL DESIGN – Compass 140

The Compass 140 Ultralight is a 419 cm long sit-inside kayak designed for paddlers seeking performance, stability, and easy transport. Weighing just 22.85 kg and supporting up to 158 kg, it features a sleek hull for efficient tracking and maneuverability. The Compass 140 delivers an exceptional paddling experience for day trips and overnight adventures…..

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CURRENT DESIGNS – Kestrel 140

The Kestrel 140 is a 411 cm sit-inside kayak that blends durability, stability, and ample storage with affordability. Built in ultra-tough rotomolded polyethylene, it weighs just 25.8 kg lbs and carries up to 147 kgs, making it ideal for family outings, rocky river runs, and float-fishing setups. Flat side decks facilitate easy rod-mounting and a rudder (optional)…..

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RIOT KAYAKS – Nomad 16.8 T Tandem

The Riot Nomad 16.8T is a 16’8″ (508 cm) tandem sit-inside kayak designed for stability, comfort, and shared adventures. Durable rotomolded polyethylene construction supports up to 283.4 kg and features two spacious cockpits for easy paddling. What sets it apart from other small tandems is its combination of space, stability, and durability…..

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LETTMANN – Biskaya

The Biskaya has been the athlete among our sea kayaks since 2011. The particularly fast and slim kayak is manoeuvrable and particularly agile, especially when you make use of the edge – which was child’s play then as now thanks to the slim, strongly rounded U-frame. The new Biskaya, which is now available in 7 sizes….

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AQUA BOUND – Ultralight Tetra

Manufactured using high-tech spread tow carbon weave and weighing only 602g, the Ultralight Tetra is one of the lightest full foam-core touring paddles on the market. At the same time, it has been carefully designed with durability and longevity in mind. The Tetra utilizes a monolithic construction – this unique….

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