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SPRAYSKIRTS



 SPRAYSKIRTS :: NEOPRENE


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Wildwasser
Pocket Neo-Neo Sprayskirt

Wildwasser Pocket Neo-Neo Sprayskirt

The Wildwasser Pocket Neo-Neo is constructed from 4mm neoprene for warmth. Tent shaped design fitted tunnel with bellowed mesh pocket.

Deck Size: Standard and Super Keyhole 
Waist / Tunnel Size: Small/Medium; Large/X-Large  
Rand Type: Sure-Grip  
Manufacturer: Wildwasser 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Wildwasser
Monterey Sprayskirt

Wildwasser Monterey Sprayskirt

The Wildwasser Monterey Sprayskirt is constructed from 4mm neoprene for warmth. Tent shaped design fitted tunnel with bellowed mesh pocket.

Deck Size: Standard and Super Keyhole 
Waist / Tunnel Size: Small/Medium; Large/X-Large  
Rand Type: Sure-Grip  
Manufacturer: Wildwasser 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Wildwasser
EcoDeck Sprayskirt

Wildwasser EcoDeck Sprayskirt

The Wildwasser EcoDeck Sprayskirt is constructed from 3 mm double-sided neoprene for warmth. Super stretchy sure-grip rand creates a tight seal with minimal effort. Tubed grab-loop provides easy access for quick removal.

Color: Black 
Deck Size: Universal and Super Keyhole 
Waist / Tunnel Size: XSmall; Small; Medium; Large and X-Large  
Rand Type: Sure-Grip  
Manufacturer: Wildwasser 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Immersion Research
J-Lo Sprayskirt

Immersion Research J-Lo Sprayskirt

The J-Lo is spray skirt made for women with its tapered waist and stylish color. The J-Lo is made with Supratex which is a highly tear resistant and stretchy, neoprene fabric. It is an easy to put on, very dry skirt.

Color: Blue / Gray and Black 
Deck Size: Medium and Large 
Waist / Tunnel Size: Small; Medium; Large and X-Large  
Rand Type: Unique Bungee with Rubber Sheath 
Manufacturer: Immersion Research 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Wildwasser
Mini Skirt

Wildwasser Mini Skirt

The Wildwasser Mini Skirt is a spray skirt made for women. Featuring a tent shaped design and a 4mm Powertex Tenacious rubber rand.

Color: Powder Blue & Acid Blue 
Deck Size: Universal and Super Keyhole 
Waist / Tunnel Size: Small; Medium; Large and X-Large  
Rand Type: Rubber 
Manufacturer: Wildwasser 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


 SPRAYSKIRTS :: NON-NEOPRENE (FABRIC)


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Cobalt Blue Mango Radish/Black

Kokatat
Deluxe Sprayskirt

Kokatat Deluxe Sea Skirt

Paddle more comfortably with the Kokatat Deluxe Sea Skirt. It is a waterproof, breathable TROPOS sprayskirt. Features include:  detachable (removable) suspenders; pile-lined hand warmer pocket; hook and loop paddle park; zippered mesh deck pocket; factory sealed seams and webbing reinforced anti-pooling bar.

Colors: Cobalt/Black; Mango/Black and Radish/Black Waist / Tunnel Size: Dual-adjustable, smoothskin neoprene waist closure 
Rand Type: Non-stick fabric rand with 1/4-inch bungee  
Manufacturer: Kokatat 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Kokatat
Offshore Deluxe Sprayskirt

Kokatat Offshore Deluxe Sprayskirt

Paddle more comfortably with the Kokatat Deluxe Offshore Sprayskirt. It is a waterproof, breathable TROPOS sprayskirt. Features include:  detachable (removable) suspenders; pile-lined hand warmer pocket; hook and loop paddle park; factory sealed seams and webbing reinforced anti-pooling bar.

Colors: Gray and Black  
Deck Size: Standard and Super Keyhole  
Waist / Tunnel Size: Small/Medium; Large/XLarge 
Rand Type: Sure-Grip 
Manufacturer: Kokatat 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Wildwasser
EcoZip Sprayskirt

Wildwasser EcoZip Sprayskirt

The zipper design of the Wildwasser EcoZip Sprayskirt allows for ventilation and easy access to under deck storage.  This design also allows for the ability to enter and exit your kayak without removing the skirt. Adjustable bungee and removable suspenders.

Colors: Graphite or Blue  
Deck Size: Universal  
Waist / Tunnel Size: Universal (32-36 inches) 
Rand Type: EZ-adjust bungee 
Manufacturer: Wildwasser EcoZip 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Immersion Research
Excursion Sprayskirt

Immersion Research Excursion Sprayskirt

The Excursion is a bungee style sprayskirt with a neoprene deck combined with a breathable nylon tunnel. The seal is dry enough for rolling but also allows for venting in warmer weather. This sprayskit features an adjustable waistband and removable suspenders.

Colors: Mercury / Ash (shown) 
Deck Size: Standard to XLarge  
Waist / Tunnel Size: adjustable, one size fits most 
Rand Type: double-sewn bungee with supratex outer edge 
Manufacturer: Immersion Research 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Immersion Research
Tortuga Sprayskirt

Immersion Research Tortuga Sprayskirt

The Tortuga is a nylon touring skirt (tear-resistant 420 denier oxford shell) with a foam / plastic implosion deck; adjustable neoprene waistband with removable suspender straps; mesh-lined tunnel and 4 D rings sewn into the deck for attaching accessories.

Colors: Storm Gray / Lemon (shown) 
Deck Size: Large cockpit  
Waist / Tunnel Size: adjustable, one size fits most 
Rand Type: sticky PVC channel with adjustable bungee draw cord 
Manufacturer: Immersion Research 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


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Immersion Research
Sunskirt

Immersion Research Sunskirt

The Sunskirt The sunskirt is a recreational boat half skirt and is the perfect choice when you don need full deck coverage.

Colors: Charcoal / Lemon (shown) 
Deck Size: one size fits most  
Waist / Tunnel Size: not applicable  
Rand Type: sticky PVC channel  
Manufacturer: Immersion Research 

Please call (845.229.0595) or visit our Showroom in Hyde Park to Order


 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SPRAYSKIRTS
Frequently Asked Questions About Sprayskirts
What is a Sprayskirt & Why would I need one?
What types of sprayskirts are available?
 Important Safety Reminder About Sprayskirts

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.


Q. What is a Sprayskirt & Why would I need one?

A sprayskirt is a fabric cover that you wear from your waist and it’s deck covers over the cockpit opening of the kayak. It’s primary job is to keep water out of the kayak.

Some kayak designs are very broad and/or very deep so they tend to be a very dry ride in calm conditions. In this scenario a sprayskirt isn’t a necessity. Kayaks that are better fitted to the kayaker tend to be of lower volume and paddled more often, sometimes in rougher water conditions. In this case a sprayskirt is necessary, as otherwise wave action will add more and more water inside the cockpit area of the kayak. Provided the kayak has floatation from bulkheads it won’t sink but will be more unstable to paddle with the inertia of the water sloshing around inside. Lastly, if a kayaker plans on learning to brace or roll their kayak they will use a sprayskirt. The reasons in this case are fairly obvious.

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Q. What types of sprayskirts are available?

Sprayskirts can be made of various materials, each has its benefits:

  • Waterproof cloth: tends to be the easiest to put on and take off of the cockpit coaming, very light and non-restrictive. Usually has an adjustable Rand which is a bungi cord running through the perimeter hem. Tends to be the least water tight.
  • Neoprene: nylon cloth with foamed rubber sandwiched between, like wetsuit material. Usually sewn onto a either a thick bungi rand or glued/welded onto a angled rubber rand. These make for a very solid dry seal but need to be the appropriate size for your cockpit opening so as to make them manageable to put on and more importantly take off quickly in a hurry.

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 Important Safety Reminder About Sprayskirts

Paddlers searching for a spray skirt, whether it is their first purchase or as a replacement have many things to consider before making a choice (i.e. pockets & fabric), but it is critical to keep in mind the spray skirts primary purpose is to safely seal the kayaker in and the water out of the cockpit.  A properly fitting spray skirt provides protection from the effects of a flooded cockpit but should be easy to pop off with one hand, even if that hand is cold, wet or gloved.  Practice donning and doffing your new spray skirt before you launch.

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