Sparehand Paddlesport’s demo rack is a great way to show off your boat. It will hold up to 350-pounds and comes with a caster wheel so you can use it a transportation system from your garage to your car.
Also new for 2018 is the tools-free rack. The whole rack is operated by wing nuts so you can put it together without needing to crack open the tool box. It also is built to hold both kayaks and SUPs.
For more information, check out the video below:
Kialoa’s Insanity travel paddle is an excellent paddle if you have a group of people that share a SUP. It is built on the chassis of the popular Insanity paddle with a longstrand fiberglass blade.
In addition to the durability, the paddle has 16-inches of adjustment with an easy locking lever when you are at your desired length. In the middle of the paddle the same lever technology will help you break the paddle down to 38-inches so it is easy to travel with.
For a closer look, check out the video below:
Kokatat has some great new apparel products for 2018. They introduced a new fabric called hydrus 2.5 that is a two-and-a-half layer waterproof, breathable fabric.
The first in the new line is the Session jacket. It is a semi-dry paddling jacket with latex wrist gaskets. The collar is Kokatat’s neo-synch neoprene collar. Though it’s not completely dry, you can adjust the tension of the collar on your neck for comfort. The jacket also has a double tunnel, so you can use it with your kayak skirt to keep the water off of your lower body.
The session line also has a pair of semi-dry pants. The pants are the same hydrus 2.5 fabric, and also have a neoprene cuff at the ankles to keep your legs dry.
For more great products, check out the video below:
Riot kayaks knows that some people love their pedal drive hull, but not the drive itself and have sought to solve that predicament. Along with Boreal Designs, Riot Kayaks have created a pedal drive that will work in any kayak that has a slot to accept one.
For more in depth information, check out the video below:
Kokopelli brought some great new and updated gear to Paddlesports Retailer 2017. First off, they brought a new paddle that easily breaks down into four pieces. Once you break the paddle down, it fits perfectly into you packraft bag.
Kokopelli has also made a few design changes in the packraft that will keep paddlers comfortable. In the front deck of the boat, they changed it from a v-channel to a flat area so you can rest your feet in comfort.
The boat also has new thigh strap plates, that are very rigid and have a four point connections. Some people have even been able to roll the packraft.
For more upgrades, check out the video below:
Are you tired of having to lift your kayak to cartop it? Malone Auto Racks have beefed up their solution with the Telos XT.
The Telos XT is a load assist product that allows you to get your kayak on the roof of your car from the ground. It has two ratcheting arms that lower almost to the ground. Once you load your kayak on the arms, you alternate each arm up until your kayak gets to the loading ramp.
Once on the loading ramp, you just push the kayak into the j-cradle. Tie the kayak down and store the Telos XT in your car.
The Telos XT also has telescoping legs because Malone knows that everyone has cars of different heights.
For more info, check out the video below:
Angle Oar brought their adaptive kayak paddle, the Versa, to Paddlesports Retailer 2017. The “Versa” stands for versatile and that is exactly what it is.
The paddle is supported by a mount that attaches to sit-in kayaks. The mount supports the weight of the paddle, reducing the stress on your arms and shoulders, and eliminating your torso rotation when paddling.
This paddle is great for paddlers with upper body disabilities, such as rotator cuff injuries. It’s so easy to paddle that you can paddle with one hand.
For more info, watch the video below:
Sanborn Canoe Co. specialized in handcrafting wooden canoe paddles. Their Gunflint is their best seller, built from cedar with a bare handle (which cuts down on the formation of blisters) and the shaft is also buffed down to cut down on blisters on those long days spent paddling.
This season, Sanborn Canoe Co. has also gotten into the SUP game. There are two versions of the SUP paddle. The first is mostly cedar with an ornate tip, fiberglass over the blade and the bottom portion of the shaft. The shaft is seven laminations of cedar, basswood and cherry.
For more info on the great Sanborn Canoe. Co. products, check out the video below:
The Pyranha Kayaks Ripper has a steep bow rocker, with a full volume bow. There are added handles, for extra rescue options, so you can paddle with peace of mind.
The steep bow rocker transitions into a low volume stern, which makes it easy to slice and get vertical on the water.
For more information, check out the video below.
Art in Surf showed off the Fun 4 All rental board. This board is tough as nails, and perfect for a rental fleet. These boards range from $799 to $899 depending on the size of the board.
Want to know how tough the board is? Watch the video below to see the board being hit with a baseball bat.
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