Whitewater kayaks are designed for use on rivers and in waves. Different boats are designed to handle different types of whitewater conditions and activities. Some boats are made to go down a river, while some boats are designed to perform tricks on river features like waves and holes. Some defining characteristics of a whitewater boat is its volume (space inside of the boat), stability (whitewater kayaks are less stable than other types of kayaks), and hull shape (the bottom of the boat). Whether you are into running big or small rivers, steep creeks, or surfing at your favorite play spot, there is a boat here for you! shop now All Around Kayaks These kayaks could be considered the SUVs of kayaks. They function well as both downriver and playboats. These boats are ideal for the downriver paddler who likes to stop and play along the way. An all around boat usually has a faster hull and softer edges (better buoyancy) than a pure playboat. All around boats make great beginner boats because they are typically more forgiving and more stable than a high-tech freestyle boat. They are also easier to roll. shop now Freestyle Kayaks These kayaks are designed to go vertical and spin with ease. They are typically more aggressive and less forgiving than all around boats. A freestyle boat usually has radical volume distribution (flat on the ends, more volume in the middle) for easier transitions into vertical moves. Freestyle boats incorporate planing hulls with hard edges for dynamic surfing. shop now Creek Kayaks These kayaks are designed for high water and technical river running. The high volume of the boat is distributed evenly to keep paddlers safely on top of the surface. Creek boats are designed to turn fast in technical rivers. Bigger cockpits provide easy entry and exit. The creek boats larger volume also allows for gear storage on a extended kayak trip. This is a perfect boat for any class IV and V run.