{"id":15292,"date":"2025-09-09T14:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepaddlesportshow.com\/?page_id=15292"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:20:06","slug":"peak-ps-gear-made-for-women","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/de\/peak-ps-gear-made-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"PEAK PS – Gear made for Women"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Brand: PEAK PS<\/span> | <\/span>Product: Gear made for Women<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We\u2019ve spent a vast amount of our R&D time this past year assessing, evaluating and developing women\u2019s specific paddling equipment – we refer to it as our #shepaddlespeak project. We\u2019ve undertaken our most extensive research project to date; over 300 women from a global audience completed surveys that not only asked about their sizing, but also their preference in garment colour, labelling, fit and function. Our attendance at #shepaddles events, hosted by our partners Plas y Brenin and Glenmore Lodge (National Outdoor Centres), gathered invaluable insight and information; for these events we had especially developed size sample jackets, legwear and PFDs ready for course attendees to try, comment and review.<\/p>\n

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Although we went to the #shepaddles events with the new Wrapid Fit<\/strong> style PFDs (submitted for the Innovation Award) in mind \/ hand, it was very reassuring to receive such overwhelmingly positive feedback. The lowered and widened cut of the PFD samples were a highlight for many who tried them on for size. Furthermore, we listened to feedback regarding current top-end technical gear not meeting women\u2019s specific needs. Simple, stress free relief when needed most was a comment mentioned most often. The Rapid Pants<\/strong> along with Rapid &<\/strong> Tour Suits<\/strong>, with their drop seat relief \/ entry systems will answer this call. Gear designed for women, with specific features for women, made exclusively in women\u2019s sizes only.<\/p>\n

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As a result of the feedback from the survey we are changing how we reference female equipment in our collection. Moving forward we will be referring to all female specific kit as \u2018women\u2019s\u2019 size \/ fit \/ styles – instead of our previous use of \u2018ladies\u2019 size \/ fit \/ styles. These newest sizes will be detailed as W10 etc, for technical gear and W10\/12 etc in our PFD collection. Chosen colours of women\u2019s specific equipment is always a contentious topic. For all paddlers surveyed that desired \u2018more feminine\u2019 colours, there was an equal number of paddlers opposed to this and desired a less overt colour-way to distance themselves from unisex equipment. Our colour choices for 2026 reflect the answers we received, with a stunning collection of red, teal and black garments.<\/p>\n

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Our data collection indicated that our already established size offering of 10-14 is most common place amongst the surveyed group. That being said, we felt strongly of an up-swell in demand for larger sizes to be available. For 2026 our technical outer women\u2019s garments will be available in sizes 10-18, not only a huge plus for women paddlers, but for Peak PS as brand it is a huge sign of intended inclusivity and true representation of the women\u2019s paddlesports market.<\/p>\n

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For 2026 we\u2019re proud to showcase a brand new line up of women\u2019s equipment, (including PFDs, a jacket, technical legwear and two paddling suits) that caters for all the needs identified by women in our survey. The Rapid jacket<\/strong> is a x4 WW jacket, with twin waist, wrists and neck seals, which features all the cornerstones of our More Sustainable manufacturing ethos (recycled fabrics, PFAS free DWR waterproofing, Bioprene seals, hydrolysis resistant fabric, lightweight bio-tricot and zero packaging) and is the benchmark for women\u2019s fit WW gear. A carefully tailored and refined fit makes the Rapid Jacket incredibly comfortable to wear. The Rapid Pants<\/strong> are our high spec technical dry legwear. These brand new pants feature a completely unique relief system – a curved YKK Aquaseal zip fitted as a drop seat relief system. The length of the zip offers easy, stress free relief when nature calls – whilst the twin waist seal paired with removable, adjustable, elasticated shoulder straps makes these pants the most versatile set of legwear on the market. These pants again manifest all the elements of our More Sustainable manufacturing ethos, the highlight being a brand new ultra high performance fabric that sports a lightweight internal bio-tricot and hydrolysis resistant finish.<\/p>\n

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The two latest additions to our One Piece Suit range represent the biggest change in the paddle suit market since our launch of the leg entry system back in 2008. The Rapid and Tour Suits <\/strong>are fitted with a curved YKK Aquaseal zip, in an extend drop seat location, that doubles as an ideal relief and entry system for women. The zip is placed perfectly across the lower back, so as to not interfere with kayak back bands. Much like the ankle-to-ankle entry system, this drop seat entry style is donned by placing the garment on like a normal jacket then stepping into the socks – the zipper is easily closed by the wearer along the outside leg seam, starting from the mid-calf area of one leg across the lower back and finishing at the opposite leg, mid-calf area. All easily fitted by the wearer themselves; and for when nature calls the entry system doubles as a simple, yet functional relief system too.<\/p>\n

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The innovative and unique Rapid Suit<\/strong> is constructed using a brand new ultra-high performance X4 recycled nylon fabric, that sports a lightweight internal bio-tricot and hydrolysis resistant finish, and is equipped with double neck, waist and wrist seals. Ideal for all types of rough water boating, available in women\u2019s sizes 10-18. The innovative and unique sea kayaking \/ touring counterpart to the Rapid Suit is called the Tour Suit<\/strong>. Again, constructed using the same ultra- high performance X4 recycled nylon fabric, and is equipped with a comfortable Bioprene neck cone, along with a stowable X2.5 recycled nylon hood. Ideal for inland and offshore explorations and adventures via kayak, available in women\u2019s sizes 10-18. Bespoke latex inner wrists & Bioprene outer seals, PFAS free DWR finish and zero packaging along with the accompanying storage bag \/ changing mat made entirely from surplus materials- makes these suits not only two of the most eye-catching garments on the market for 2026, but also two of the \u2018More Sustainable\u2019 garments as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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