INNOVATION AWARD

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.

YASKA
Water Pedal Board for Kids Aged 6-12

Below details could show us why it should win the award.
1.The board material, it’s high strength 2 layers drop stitch PVC
2.We adopt heat weld technology instead of glue to combine the board, even if it’s soaked in water for a long time, it won’t crack or blister…..

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ECKLA
Boardseat II

ECKLA BOARDSEAT II, ​​paddle seat for SUP and surfboards, quick to attach, steplessly adjustable to body size, lightweight aluminum construction, the attachment with the soft seat can be attached to any board using straps, it has a footrest for power transmission of the paddling movement, ideal for paddling fun, not just on windless days!……

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NRS
Every Body Design

In 2024, we soft-launched a new platform for life jackets: a platform that’s strategically designed to fit every body regardless of size, build or gender. The Every Body Designâ„ąïž philosophy is a combination of innovative technologies that reimagines how a PFD fits and performs and eliminates the need for men’s and women’s specific models to create a simpler and more inclusive assortment. ….

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PRIJON
PR-X seat system

Why should it win?
The Prijon PR-X seating system sets new standards in terms of comfort and lightweight!
It significantly reduces the overall weight of the boat and gives you a great paddling experience without compromises….

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MINT LAMA
LBS Valve

Something that has always bothered me is the noise when deflating stand-up paddleboards. Due to the high pressure, it’s incredibly loud when you open the valve—so loud that it can scare or disturb people and animals nearby…..

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AQUABOUND
Lam-Lok technology

Aqua Bound’s revolutionary US patent-pending Lam-Lokℱ  technology is unlike any other blade protection available in the industry and represents a major leap forward in innovation. Using a specialized sewing machine, Aqua Bound stitches over 5 meters of aramid thread into each blade. ….

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LEVEL SIX
Trimmable Tunnels on all Neoprene Spray Skirts

Level Six is excited to announce that for all future production of Neoprene Sprayskirts, we will introduce trimmable tunnels and petroleum-free neoprene across the lineup. …..

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PYRANHA
ReactR

In the design of the ReactR, Pyranha spent significant time developing an entirely new style of the hull, with a perfectly positioned pivot point and two planing surfaces, one in front and another behind, which the paddler can switch between with ease. …..

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PEAK
Gear Made for Women

We’ve spent a vast amount of our R&D time this past year assessing, evaluating and developing women’s specific paddling equipment – we refer to it as our #shepaddlespeak project. …..

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PALM
Gradient 3.0 boots

The next step. Everything about the Gradient 3.0 has been designed for water. The Vibram sole, made from ultra-sticky Idrogrip rubber compound with traction lugs, keeps your feet planted when climbing or descending. ….

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