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High-performance river surfing, rapid riding and ocean surfing for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders weighing 175,185, and 220 lbs. respectively. C4 Rapid Rider is the stand-up paddleboard that doesn’t need to run from the gnarliest whitewater rapids. Designed by C4 Waterman’s crack team of river-to-sea experts, nothing shakes the unique triangular plan shape and double-X width of the C4 Rapid Rider. The unique shape allows the paddler the ultimate in stability, coupled with amazing turn and spin dexterity and great glide speeds in even the trickiest currents. This board can crank a full 360 whip turn twice as fast as any conventional SUP paddleboard. The incredible stability and snappy turn rate makes this board a terrific river master. Construction: All C4 iWATERMAN products are fabricated from heavy-duty, military-grade, double-wall PVC material. Inside each product, thousands of high-tech fiber ‘cilia’ anchor the deck to bottom, allowing for superior rigidity and locking in C4’s proprietary rockers–features that grant never before seen durability and the closest thing to hard board performance of any inflatable surfcraft. And unlike the other brands that use only glue on their seams, the iWATERMAN products are finely stitched with 30% additional thicker, high-tensile fiber thread, making them...

Windsurfing can be an intimidating sport to get into, which is a shame, because the rewards are so great. But here’s a brilliant solution – the 10’8” Ride Windsup. This is a board with all the practical benefits of an inflatable SUP that’s also designed specifically with beginner windsurfers in mind. The 10’8” is longer and wider in the midpoint than the 10’6” Ride Windsup, which gives it more stability and delivers a board that’s ideal for the first-time rider. Equally, its increased dimensions make it a better fit for the larger rider. It has a removable rear fin (included), which means you can still pack it down for easy transport. It also has a central US fin box so you can add a US Box style fin to act as a dagger fin/board (this fin not included), giving it impressive tracking when in windsurfer mode. And of course, if you want to SUP, the board works just fine without the sail (not included), too. MSL fusion composite and airtight coating New for 2016, MSL involves fusing a second layer of hard-wearing polymer to the dropstitch core at the raw material stage, removing hand gluing...

The RIVER WAVE straight carbon blade shape is designed to use in extreme circumstances. The blade shape is designed for river running & wave riding. River running can be dangerous. The paddle is your “stearin wheel”. Our River Wave blade is extra reinforced to make sure it lasts under extreme circumstances. Weight 555 gram The dihedral blade shape makes the paddle easy to enter the water, and is perfect to control if you paddle small or big & huge waves. Our SEMI-CORE concept is the latest innovation in blade design and production technology. The combination of the our unique production technology, using ultra high pressure and high temperature combined with aerospace quality materials make the semi-core concept paddles the summit in paddle quality.

The RACE straight LITE paddle has a medium stiff shaft with ergo T grip. With its weight of only 475* gram it is a very light paddle. The low weight of the shaft combined with the dihedral blade shape provides maximum control a stable stroke and direct force to the water which ensures minimum energy loss. The medium stiff carbon shafts is easier on your muscles so therefore most suitable for longer distances. With our unique 4 degree shaft to blade offset it’s easier to make efficient paddle strokes. Entering- and taking the blade out of the water is more easy than most other paddles because of the blade offset, low blade volume and thin blade edge. Our SEMI-CORE concept is the latest innovation in blade design and production technology. The combination of the our unique production technology, using ultra high pressure and high temperature combined with aerospace quality materials make the semi-core concept paddles the summit in paddle quality. The RACE LITE takes your racing to the next level and keeps you going for many years!

The RACE straight LITE paddle has a medium stiff shaft with ergo T grip. With its weight of only 475* gram it is a very light paddle. The low weight of the shaft combined with the dihedral blade shape provides maximum control a stable stroke and direct force to the water which ensures minimum energy loss. The medium stiff carbon shafts is easier on your muscles so therefore most suitable for longer distances. With our unique 4 degree shaft to blade offset it’s easier to make efficient paddle strokes. Entering- and taking the blade out of the water is more easy than most other paddles because of the blade offset, low blade volume and thin blade edge. Our SEMI-CORE concept is the latest innovation in blade design and production technology. The combination of the our unique production technology, using ultra high pressure and high temperature combined with aerospace quality materials make the semi-core concept paddles the summit in paddle quality. The RACE LITE takes your racing to the next level and keeps you going for many years!

Jackson Kayak’s most loved Riviera just got even more FUN, now available as a Tandem. The “Rivi-T” offers the same comfortable high-back seat on both the front and back sitting location. A tandem sit on top allows you to work together when paddling, or simply bring someone along for a ride. Whether a spouse, kid, or even pet, the Rivi-T is fun for the whole family. Available with two day hatches, bungee system on the back for a cooler or other gear, this kayak is ready to hit the water.

This is the same jacket as our Long Sleeve Rival but with a latex neck, making it a super affordable but very durable dry top. The features include: - Fully seam seam sealed waterproof breathable shell - Latex wrists and neck - The same ridiculously durable laminate used on our most expensive dry suits and dry tops - Breathable inner tunnel - Simple and comfortable neoprene “punch-through” (no velcro) over gaskets This dry top is a phenomenal deal, and will out-last many other brands of dry tops- some at almost twice the cost.

Designed to meet the demands of rescue professionals‚ the Rescue 800 is our classic rescue PFD‚ with full adjustability‚ high visibility‚ and knife storage space.

Paddle and raft through rivers, streams, rapids and boiling white waters with our new Rapid Air! Bulletproof, super stable and equipped with ultimate turning performance, this is the top choice for the explorer looking to find surf far away from the ocean. With the Fanatic headquarters being surrounded by rivers and streams, we have our own training and R&D course just around the corner. The Rapid Air is designed to take anyone from the first time paddler or experienced rider onboard, from floaty fun to slipping and sliding down a little stream and next level surfing down big boiling white waters, it’s the toy for you. A length of 9’4″, width of 35″ and almost 300l volume, you’ll be sure to stay on board as long as possible. Four little HD fins support tight turning and allow the board to slide through shallow water. Built to last, the HD Double Layer Technology with additional rail reinforcement makes this SUP robust.For the most convenient form of transportation, our Rapid Air comes with our Premium Wheely-Backpack that has an easy entry zip, padded straps, carrying belts and includes our ergonomic Fanatic Power Pump for quick inflation.

The award winning Raven has been Boardworks most popular model for many reasons. Designed for glide and stability in flat or choppy water, it is the perfect all purpose board for lakes, bays, harbors, and deep docile rivers. The Raven II is a slimmed down version of the original 12’6″ Raven, designed for those who are looking for a lower volume tour and fitness SUP. Features: Beautiful bamboo veneer and Northwest Native American inspired graphics Includes a LiftSUP handle for easy portage and tie downs for bringing gear Ideal for touring, fitness, and recreational racing

Louisville, KY. Riverthon℠ 2015 will be held in Louisville Kentucky on October 3, 2015. The four Paddlesport race series features four downriver races on the Ohio River: The Louisville 50, a 50 mile adventure race from Westport, KY to West Point, KY; The Mayor’s Cup, a 22 mile race from Westport, KY to Louisville’s Waterfront Park; The SUP-7, A 7 mile Stand up Paddleboard race from Harrods Creek, KY to Waterfront Park; and, The Voyageur Canoe Race, a 7 mile race from Harrods Creek, KY to Waterfront Park. Teams of 11 paddlers race 30’ Voyageur Canoes, furnished by the City of Louisville.

New for 2015! The 9’6″ Rivershred is the evolution of the proven MCIT platform designed specifically for river running. At 9’6″, 40″ wide and built on a 6″ thick drop stitch platform, the Rivershred was put through extensive testing by the Badfish pro team in Colorado whitewater in order to create the most technically advanced, inflatable river running SUP, ever.

The world's first all Drop Stitch inflatable kayak! A lighter, narrower and faster to paddle, high performance solo kayak for the adventurer. With a tapered, hard-nose bow and stern, and fully constructed with Drop Stitch technology, the 393RL cuts through waves cleaner, straighter and sharper than any other kayak on the market allowing paddling speeds up to 6 mph.

The Riviera Paddlesurf... "RP" Series Raceboards are the product of years of SUP Raceboard Design and Testing. Believe us when we say “We have tried almost everything”. The ideal blend of Sprint Speed and Glide/Efficiency is what we have been working to achieve, and we are confident that the 2014 RP Series Raceboards do it best…Granted the 2015 RP’s will do it even better, and so on.