This year has seen tens of thousands of views of our product review posts. Below is a list made up from products of our top viewed reviews as well as the most clicked product links! Here are our most popular paddle sports items of 2023:
PADDLING PRODUCTS: Top Kayaks of 2023
The Year of the Inflatable Kayak
This year we saw a massive interest growth in inflatable kayaks! We noticed that outdoors enthusiasts are restricted by both storage space and carrying capacity and there is a movement towards portable kayaks. This was reflected in our viewership this past year.
Decathlon Strenfit x500 Inflatable Kayak
Made for intermediate kayakers going on day-long excursions on calm rivers, lakes, or seas. This fun kayak also fits in the trunk of your car. The Strenfit inflatable kayak stows easily in a backpack. Its innovative design makes it powerful and lightweight—ideal for long-distance trips all year round.
NRS Kuda Inflatable Fishing Kayak
The NRS Kuda Inflatable Sit-On-Top Kayaks make fishing remote waters easy. The Kuda 106 is the lightest, most maneuverable iSOT in the NRS Fishing line, while the Kuda 126 offers a little more room for gear without sacrificing function.
NRS Pike Inflatable Fishing Kayak
The NRS Pike Inflatable Fishing Kayak is rigged and ready to Catch the Adventure™ in remote waters. With unique design elements for enhanced on-the-water performance, the Pike also features limitless rigging options to fit your fishing style.
Aqua Marina Tomahawk Inflatable Kayak
The TOMAHAWK series has been refreshed with a new marine-style colour way. Its modern design and stunning finishes are sure to command attention on any waters. More than just a pretty exterior, the TOMAHAWK AIR-K has a need for speed. For the bold adventurers at heart, the AIR-K is your perfect companion to go further and faster than ever before.
Advanced Elements Expedition Elite Inflatable Kayak
The advancedframe expedition Elite is the natural Evolution of inflatable kayaks. A hybrid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak, the expedition incorporates our proven aluminum rib-frame technology in the bow and stern, and drop-stitch technology in the floor, to provide paddling performance that rivals that of a hard-shell kayak. Working together to deliver optimal paddling performance, the aluminum ribs form a shape that cuts through the water while the drop-stitch floor provides unparalleled rigidity in an inflatable and creates hull chine.
Sea Eagle 380x Inflatable Kayak
Tackle your adventures in this rugged solo or tandem tough as nails inflatable kayak! The 380x is made to be ridden by one or two persons. Now you can do what others only dream of with our most versatile inflatable kayak series ever! Rugged design to tackle whitewater, open-water, and now down-wind sailing! Large enough for two but small enough for one! The 380x does it all!
Other Strong Kayak Contenders
2023 saw fewer new kayaks in most sectors as manufacturers spent 2023 in development to gear up for a big 2024 new release year. What we did see in kayak popularity did include, however some old favorites with some new products scattered in there. Here are the top viewed reviews outside of the inflatable class:
Pelican Catch Mode 110 Fishing Kayak
Built on a tunnel hull, this 3.25 m (10’8") fishing kayak is stable and offers great manoeuvrability. Its wide, flat deck platform provides a large standing area and room for your fishing gear. This sit-on-top kayak includes anti-slip deck pads, an Ergoboost™ seating system and a storage platform with bungee cords to secure your gear.
Perception Showdown Pedal Drive Fishing Kayak
Propel your fishing to the next level with the highly requested, pedal-powered evolution of the Outlaw — the Showdown 11.5 pedal kayak. Developed to excel on lakes, rivers, and quiet coasts, the modernized Showdown pedal drive kayak boasts a host of impressive premium features. An elevated framed mesh seat provides a greater line of sight and promotes airflow to keep you cool and comfortable no matter how long you’re on the water.
Pakayak Bluefin 142 Portable Touring Kayak
Bluefin 142 is our second generation premium packable kayak. This innovative hard-shell kayak packs down to just 42 inches in the included rolling bag. Our patented clamping system joins each section together with a durable water-tight seal in under 5 minutes.
Pyranha Ripper 2 Whitewater Kayak
Others have tried, but ultimately, only we could improve on the original Ripper... The design improvements we've introduced in Ripper 2 take the fun to the next level and open up even more opportunities for it; surf more waves, drop the tail with less effort and in more locations, and get even more recklessly vertical. Whether you were a fan of the original or not, you haven't truly experienced half slice until you've tried this.
Paddling Gear of 2023
Our top clicked pieces of paddling gear this year were the NRS Axiom dry suit and the new BlackPak Pro from Yakattack for kayak anglers. Check out our top paddling gear for 2023:
NRS Axiom Goretex Pro Dry Suit
Featuring waterproof and breathable construction, the NRS Men’s Axiom GORE-TEX Pro Dry Suit is an optimal choice for kayakers, paddlers, and other water sporting enthusiasts. The drysuit helps stay warm and dry at all times, providing comfort and durability.
Yakattack BlackPak Pro
The original hard-sided kayak crate just got better. A lot better. Introducing the completely redesigned BlackPak Pro.
The result of intense collaboration and more than a year of R&D and design, the BlackPak Pro is fully riggable and boasts a hinged lid, 25% weight reduction, and best-in-class functionality. Enhancements include many things you might have expected, as well as some true-to-the-brand features that no one saw coming.
NRS Boundry Boot
Purpose-built for mucky put-ins and soggy portages, the NRS Boundary Boots deliver knee-high waterproofness with a super grippy, rugged sole to handle the harsh terrain favored by adventure canoeists and anglers.
Bending Branches Angler Series
The Bending Branches Angler paddle series has something for all kayak fishing needs, for all budgets. Paddles include Bending Branches Angler Classic, Bending Branches Angler Ace, Bending Branches Angler Pro, Bending Branches Angler Pro Carbon
