RECREATIONAL PADDLING

Welcome to the Paddle Sports Show Product of the Year Awards 2027.
Click on the products below to read more and vote for the one you think stands out the most.
Please note that voting is reserved for industry professionals only, and you can vote only once.

TAHE OUTDOORS – Tobago

The TOBAGO has been one of our best-sellers for over 20 years, proving that great design never goes out of style. A true reference in recreational family paddling, it combines proven performance, durability and ease of use with a fresh, contemporary look.

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KayakZone – Caribou Nuna

The Caribou Nuna is the third kayak in the Caribou fleet. It was designed to meet the preferences of novice and semi-advanced river kayakers. Its polyethylene hull makes it very durable and forgiving for less advanced users. The nautical study and experience..

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ARCTIC WATERSPORT – Upper Canada Unlimited

Incredibly Versatile. Built for Adventure. Agile, stable, and remarkably versatile—the Upper Canada Unlimited is a canoe designed to take you further. Whether you’re exploring winding rivers, open lakes, or coastal waters, the Upper Canada Unlimited offers a confident…

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LEVEL SIX – Torngat / Ellesmere Exhaust Lite

The new Torngat and the Ellesmere are built from our award-winning Exhaust Lite fabric. The fabric is PFAS-free and 100% recycled, with 6,000 g/m²/24h breathability and 25,000 mm of waterproofing for all-day comfort and dependable dryness. Hydrophilic properties…

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NRS – Vista PFD

Not every paddler is chasing whitewater or embarking on an expedition. The NRS Vista recognizes that a great deal of paddling happens closer to home and gives those paddlers a PFD designed around their needs. With a lightweight, flexible design that moves with…

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ZHIK – UVActive Hooded Top

The UVActive™ Hooded Top provides UPF 50+ sun protection, engineered to Australian standards recognized as the highest in the world, for extended days on and off the water. A shaped hood fits comfortably over hats and sits close to the forehead, with a hidden drawstring for…

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Lettmann – Sunny 500

No other recreational kayak in the world can carry a 4 member family. The Family boat for every kayaker out there who is looking for the alternative to a canoe! Our newest family boat is the Sunny 500. It is the first kayak that can be paddled with a family of 4 where…

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Bending Branches – Whisper Fiberglass Adjustable

The Bending Branches Whisper Fiberglass Adjustable was designed to make a recreational paddler’s first paddle choice easier, more comfortable, and more likely to fit. Paddle length can change with the paddler, kayak width, seat position, and who is using the boat…

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BoréalDesign – Halo 130 Ultralight

The Halo 130 Ultralight is built to give paddlers agile, reassured handling in a genuinely lightweight package. Inspired by advanced hull design principles usually reserved for performance sea kayaks, it tracks effortlessly and delivers a dry ride, making it approachable for developing paddlers…

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Current Designs – Solara 120

The Solara 120 is built to be the easy, welcoming choice for family paddling. A wide, stable hull and a large, open cockpit make entry and exit simple for paddlers of any experience level, while the medium-sized proportions keep the boat easy to car-top and…

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