INNOVATION AWARD

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.
Please note that voting is reserved for industry professionals only, and you can vote only once.

PADDLE PEOPLE – 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……

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PALM EQUIPMENT – 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 comfortable run after run……

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PEAK PS – EZ Deck

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 their paddling on; owning a spraydeck that you can fully trust is an absolute must-have…..

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LEKKER KAYAKS – 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 with real performance. It has incredible stability and…….

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LEVEL SIX – 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 products, shrinking them and changing the colour, we decided…….

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PRIJON – 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…….

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VENTURE – Recessed Gunwales

The “bump-bump-bump” of sliding an open canoe onto a trailer, a roof rack, a storage rack, or another craft is something many freelance paddlesports guides, instructors, and coaches will be all-too-familiar with – you can probably feel it in your arms as you read this…….

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PEAK PS – 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…….

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ARTIC WATERSPORT – Isla

Combined with decklines, this paddle holder keeps spare paddles safely on the deck. During a pause, park your paddle blade well on deck. It is thought well with a safety perspective and sheds most of the water coming to the compass area…….

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RESTUBE & HF SafetyIntegrated Safety System

RESTUBE and HF Safety proudly present a groundbreaking safety combination for paddlers: the RESTUBE 180 personal flotation device paired with the HF Weasel throwbag. Together, they create an ultracompact, lightweight, and highly……

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F2 – Electric Fin PRO

The F2 Electric Fin PRO is a cutting-edge e-fin system designed to deliver a smarter, faster, and more responsive paddling experience. Inspired by e-bike technology, it uniquely features intelligent paddle recognition – detecting when you start paddling and…..

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LODESTONE LEASHES – Automatic leash

Our patent pending system uses strong, permanent magnets to keep your leash attached to you during normal use including falls and swims, even up to grade 3 whitewater. However, if a leash entrapment occurs, you are instantly separated from your board……

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BENDING BRANCHES & AQUA BOUND – Lam Lok Technology

Using a specialized sewing machine, we stitch over 5 meters of aramid thread into composite blades. Whereas other paddle technologies utilize a resin-based edge protection, this unique sewing process mechanically bonds the…..

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TRANS-E BOATS – Weld Seam Technology

Trans-E boats’ welded seams use true 100% welding technology, which can be universally applied to SUPs, docks, water mats, floats, and more. Never worry about a “burst” while you’re paddling. Stay safe and enjoy your time on water…..

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