innovation award products 2027

INNOVATION AWARD Welcome to the Paddle Sports Show Product of the Year Awards 2027. Click on the products below to read more and vote for the one you think stands out the most. Please note that voting is reserved for industry…

PADDLE PEOPLE – Strap Wrap

Brand: PADDLE PEOPLE | Product: Strap Wrap The most innovative system to securely store your roof rack straps! The Strap  Wrap is a unique and innovative way of keeping your roof rack straps tidy and ready for use. Simply wind…

PALM EQUIPMENT – Riff Rescue PFD

Brand: PALM EQUIPMENT | Product: Riff Rescue PFD Built for the river. The Riff Rescue is a low-profile whitewater PFD that packs serious float into a sleek Flex-fit shape. Tough ripstop fabric, neoprene-padded shoulders, and soft FlexWeave lining keep it…

PEAK PS – EZ Deck

Brand: PEAK PS | Product: EZ Deck & EZ lever release tag Taking to the water in a closed cockpit craft can be a daunting part of anyone’s paddling progression. Using a spraydeck is essential for those looking to push…

LEKKER KAYAKS – Piper

Brand: LEKKER KAYAKS | Product: Piper The Piper is an innovative kayak designed to create a new generation of young paddlers in a fun and safe way. It is not just a toy for kids… It is a real kayak…

LEVEL SIX – 2026 Freya Drysuit

Brand: LEVEL SIX | Product: 2026 Freya Drysuit The 2026 Freya is more than a women’s drysuit — it’s the first paddlesports garment designed entirely from community feedback. Going against “pink it and shrink it” the act of taking men’s…

PRIJON – PR-X seat system

Brand: PRIJON | Product: PR-X seat system The Prijon PR-X seating system sets new standards in terms of comfort and light weight! It significantly reduces the overall weight of the boat and gives you a great paddling experience without compromises.…