One of our favourite brands at the shop, Sandiline, has a couple of interesting new products that were announced at the recent Paddlesports Show in Strasbourg, France.
The most significant being a new whitewater rescue PFD: the Extreme, which has been designed to be used for whitewater paddling, rafting and water rescue.
Amongst the many features on this PFD, the ones which stood out to us are the integrated waterproof phone pocket, which not only protects your smartphone from water and damage but allows for easy access when the situation arises.
For enhanced visibility and location capability, the Extreme PFD features RECCO® reflectors and reflective inserts, improving visibility in low-light conditions which aids professional rescuers equipped with RECCO® detection technology.
A large rear pocket provides additional storage and can accommodate a hydration bladder, making the Extreme PFD suitable for long missions and extended days on the water.
An external knife holder provides fast and immediate access to a rescue knife, while a reinforced webbing loop integrated into the PFD structure provides a secure attachment point for compatible rescue equipment.
The Extreme PFD is on track to be available in summer 2027.
From the slalom side of things, the main addition that jumped out at us was a new colourway in the Raceflex range. The Raceflex cags have been available in black for a little while now but now a cool-looking blue colourway has been added!
This particular shade of blue is, we have been told, a brighter blue than what Sandiline usually use so this should look pretty cool. The Raceflex topdecks in blue are hopefully going to appear in either January or Febuary of the new year.
We have been quite impressed with the Sandiline Raceflex topdecks, the material being very robust and the price point is quite reasonable. Another plus point being that not only are they compatible with Sandiline’s own Fobos PFD, they will integrate seamlessly with Hiko’s Redwood Jackpot PFD!
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A late addition (not announced at the Paddlesports Show) to Sandiline's product line-up comes the Artika fleece shirt. This is designed to offer excellent thermal comfort, flexibility and performance at a more accessible price. The fabric offers properties comparable to the Polartec® Power Stretch® shirt, providing warmth, stretch and comfort during demanding activities. It even comes from the same European manufacturer that produces Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro fabric. We should begin to start seeing these arriving in the next week or so, hopefully!
