What do I need?
Getting started as a paddler can be a bit daunting, but there are a few basic pieces of equipment every paddler should have or may need.
“Is that it?!” you ask, but the answer is actually NO! Depending on the types of paddling you plan to do, you may need other equipment including:
Anchor
Knife
Tow-Rope
Sponge
GPS/Maps
Compass
Nose Clips
Emergency Flares
Float Bags
Bilge pump
Dry (or semi-dry) suit
Wet suit
Throw Bag
Whistle
Paddle Float
Paddle Shoes
Gloves/Pogies
Equipment Reviews & Comparisons
Need help choosing equipment? Check out these resources before you buy!
Aquabatics - Gear Reviews
Headwaters Kayak - Gear Reviews
Paddling Magazine Video Gear Reviews
Used Gear
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Highwater Hobbies - WV
Ohio Kayak Buy/Sell/Trade (Facebook Group)
OHIO KAYAK, SUP, CANOE Garage Sale (Facebook Group)
Paddle 4 Less (Facebook Group)
West Pennsylginia White Water Gear Swap (Facebook Group)
Whitewater Gear For Sale (Facebook Group)
Retailers & Manufacturers
Backpackers Shop - OH
Highwater Hobbies - WV
RiverSport - PA
Rocky Mountain Kayak - PA
Whitewater Warehouse - OH
Wiegel on the Water - PA
Wilderness Voyageurs - PA