WHITEWATER

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
Crux Dry Suit

From the steep creeks in the East to the voluminous rivers in the West, the NRS Crux Dry Suit keeps paddlers warm and dry in the coldest Class IIIs to the most remote Class V. Updates to the classic front-entry design plus recycled waterproof-breathable material and smart details put this dry suit at the top of any paddler’s wish list…..

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APEX
Ringer

The fastest, lightest, loosest, and driest paddling 3 meter kayak on the water.  It is the best selling composite whitewater kayak on the market due to its design, incredible low weight, and amazing craftsmanship. …

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PRIJON
Beast PR-X

A high-volume and new-generation Creeker with a lot of rocker in the bow and a sliced-down stern.
Why should it win?
The big hull bottom and heavy rocker profile keep you sitting on top of the water and will get you boofing your way downstream. Its length of 9 feet and a very dry running platform ensure a high speed, to safely arrow over retentive holes or to speed up in waves. …

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LETTMANN
Puffy Machete 65/85

Our Machete is the perfect half-slice for us and many of our customers. It is easy to ride, super dynamic and has a lot of play potential, it is great for surfing, pirouettes and making enders. Because it is such a great all-round talent, many paddlers also use the Machete in harder white water, where they quickly find themselves at the edge of their comfort zone …

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JACKSON KAYAK EUROPE
Clutch

The Clutch combines the high-riding, confidence-inspiring performance of the Gnarvana with a sleek, lower-rockered stern carefully engineered to boost speed, shred surfs, launch waves, and squirt eddy lines. This kayak is nimble, skips, and is forgiving. The result is a unique mix of confidence and creativity that might change how you see your river. …

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GUIGUI x PYRANHA
Helectron

Helectron: Spend Less Time Reacting, and More Time Acting
Pyranha Kayaks are delighted to have partnered with GuiGui-Prod in order to do maximum, plastic-based justice to their next-generation freestyle design, the Helectron, utilising the new Elite outfitting system and our latest polyethylene technology, the performance of which was proven during the recent Kayak Cross competition in Paris. …

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LEVEL SIX
Ace

The new Ace has a stiffer rand and trimmable tunnel.
The Ace is designed for the most advanced whitewater paddler looking for the best value for money in the harshest conditions. This is your best bet if you’re looking for a skirt for big water, advanced play or creaking….

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LIQUIDLOGIC
Powerslide

If you love speed, carving turns, surfing, and skipping out of drops as you work your way downriver, this is the boat for you…..

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PALM
Fuse Action suit

A dynamic, shape-shifting drysuit with an athletic fit, perfect for action-packed paddling. Crafted from supple, two-way stretch fabric, the entire suit is PFAS-free, including the soft tricot lining and DWR finish. ….

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