Kayak Pants & Shorts

The lower half is an area of apparel that many paddlers overlook. But spend a spring morning in the Waimakariri wearing cold, soaked cycle shorts, and you’ll get the message fast. Whether you're lining up for the Coast to Coast, running big lines through whitewater, or enjoying a cruisy day-trip, the right pair of kayak pants or shorts makes all the difference.

This collection covers all the bases. For whitewater paddlers building a dry setup piece by piece, the Palm Atom Bib Pants offer max protection — especially when paired with a double tunnel dry top. Multisport athletes will want the Palm Quantum Neoprene Shorts for their Grade 2 Course and training runs. They’re warm, durable, and far superior to Lycra in glacier-fed rivers. For race day and emergencies, the Rasdex Classic Pants are a favourite — ultralight, waterproof, and stowable in a dry bag to meet Coast to Coast safety requirements.

We also stock quick-dry board shorts for warm-weather sessions, plus splash pants and other waterproof over-trousers to help you block wind and rain on open water or after a swim. Fit guides are included, and we offer exchanges if required.

From kayak dry pants to neoprene kayak shorts, this is the gear that keeps you warm from the seat up. Paddle longer, train harder, and stay comfortable through all conditions.