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AFTER THE HYPE: WHY KAYAK MANUFACTURERS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO PADDLEBOARDING
After years of rapid growth, the stand-up paddleboarding market is slowing down. Some companies see this as the end of the boom, but demand isnât
THE EVOLUTION OF WOMENâS GEAR AND INCLUSIVITY IN PADDLESPORTS
A few decades ago, women in paddlesports had to âmake do”âsqueezing into drysuits designed for men, battling oversized PFDs, and settling for paddles that didnât
BREAKING THE MOLD: THE RESURGENCE OF COMPOSITE BOATS
Once the standard for crafting competition and leisure kayaks, composites have spent over 35 years overshadowed by the rise of plastic boats. Yet, in the
BEYOND THE GREENWASHING: HOW TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES WHEN BUYING PADDLESPORT GEAR
Brands are making real progress in reducing their environmental impact, tackling sustainability from multiple anglesâbetter materials, smarter design, recycling initiatives, energy-efficient production, and increased transparency.
CIVIL SECURITY: A GROWING MARKET FOR PADDLESPORTS MANUFACTURERS
As natural disasters intensify, paddlesports manufacturers are seizing opportunities to meet the growing demand for civil security gearâbenefiting both professional responders and recreational paddlers. The
Free Rivers Fund Grantees 2025 & Annual Report 2024
The Free Rivers Fund has announced its 2025 grantees, supporting 12 projects dedicated to protecting free-flowing rivers worldwide. This yearâs selection includes initiatives from New
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Dealer Buzz Category
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Whitewater Award
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Sustainability Award
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Inflatable Category
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Paddles Category
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Accessories Category
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | Foil Category
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
Product of the Year Awards 2025 | SUP Category
The highly anticipated 2025 Product of the Year Awards Ceremony made its exciting return to this year’s Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg on September 25,
