APPAREL & EQUIPMENT

Welcome to the Paddle Sports Show Product of the Year Awards 2025.
Click on the products below and vote for the one you think stands out. You are eligible to vote if you are an industry professional.
NB, you can only vote once.

NRS
HyproTex Line

From beginning kayakers and rafters to weekenders gearing up for their first adventure with an outfitter, our splash wear category is a retailer’s staple. NRS splash wear is constructed with HyproTex™ 2.5, a lightweight waterproof, breathable fabric. …

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PRIJON
Kupa whitewater helmet

Optimized protection for whitewater paddling!
The KUPA whitewater helmet is made for high performance paddlers, to protect your head in the roughest conditions. Its polycarbonate shell is molded with extreme precision to offer you the best performance to weight ratio. ….

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SANDILINE
Short AirR Xlight

Shorts designed for hot climates, made from micro-perforated AirR Xlight neoprene, 1.5 mm

thick, providing exceptional comfort and coolness…..

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LEVEL SIX
PFAS Free

Level Six is excited to expand its rec and touring lineup with a full lineup of rec and touring skirts. While these are incredible products, what we at Level Six are proudest of is that they are PFAS-free and recycled. …..

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PEAK
Wrapid Fit PFDs

Our top-end PFD collection has received a complete design overhaul. Progressing our patented design concept Wrapid Fit, we are excited to launch four new models to our collection. For Sea and Touring paddling, two front zip opening models, Wraptor Zip and Wraptor H2O…..

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ASTRAL
IndusTM

Whitewater athletes continue to progress the sport on larger volumes and higher flows. With 22 lbs of flotation sculpted into Astral’s industry leading FoamTectonics™️ architecture, the Indus™️ is the world’s first freestyle-inspired high float life jacket. …..

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PALM
Rocket kids gear

A whitewater jacket for the next generation of paddlers. Built from recycled, breathable XP 2-layer fabric with a precision 3D cut, it delivers waterproof durability and comfort….

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