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Water sports are incredibly cool and are played by many. It is a broad sports category that is practiced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Whether you want to surf, kite surf, kayak or paddle board, there is a water sport for you. There are many sports that all fall under water sports and are therefore practiced on or near the water. In those cases it is important to look at the different safety products that are necessary to practice these sports in a good and safe way. In some cases, for example, you are dealing with a surfer who falls off his surfboard in the middle of a bay, in another case an inflatable kayak hits a leak in the middle of a lake. For all these cases, important safety accessories can be ordered through our webshop. This ensures that you always practice your sport safely and are prepared for everything.

Water safety for surfers

There are some important accessories that a surfer can buy to practice the sport more safely and be prepared for any issues. One of the main accessories that most surfers order when they buy a surfboard is an ankle strap. This is a system that ensures that you are attached to the board with your ankle. If you fall off your surfboard, which is not surprising at all when surfing waves, your board will certainly not be able to float away. Nothing is more annoying than constantly having to swim after your surfboard, while the current keeps washing it away. Not only does it take a lot of energy, in some cases, like windsurfers, it can be life threatening.

Another popular accessory that surfers buy to ensure their safety is a wetsuit with protection. These are suits that not only keep you warm in cold water, but also protect your knees, elbows and neck with a thicker layer of fabric. If you fall on a sandbar while surfing, your body is protected against the impact.

Water safety for kayakers

Many kayakers sail in rivers or canals in the Netherlands and often share them with larger ships. In those cases it is therefore incredibly important that you wear a good life jacket. This ensures that you cannot be sucked down when dealing with the sucking currents of channels. Because of this you will always come up again and this can save your life. In addition, it is important to use special kayak lamps that you can put on the front and back of your boat. This allows ships to see you well and reduces the chance that you have to avoid the giant boats that pass by every now and then. In our webshop you will find a wide range of life jackets for children and adults. This way you are always prepared the moment you fall out of the boat. Especially in the Dutch waterways it is incredibly important that you always wear a life jacket.

Pay close attention yourself

In addition to purchasing safety products for water sports, it is of course important that you constantly pay attention. Make sure you know well in advance in which waterways you will be sailing, surfing or swimming. You must pay attention to the currents, the amount of other traffic and the temperature of the water. Hypothermia can enter quickly and you often do not notice this. In addition, it is important to keep a close eye on the weather forecasts. This ensures that you are not overtaken by sudden rapids or huge container ships that come sailing towards you. By registering with local associations, you can build on the association’s information on safe waters to practice your sport. Of course it is always important to have the right safety accessories with you.

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