Rocky riverbanks, shallow lines, and the kind of whitewater that puts your elbows in close contact with geological features are all part of the game. The WRSI S-Turn Elbow Pads are built to keep those encounters from ending your day early.

Named for the classic roadside rapid on the Alseseca, the S-Turn delivers serious elbow protection without restricting the range of motion you need for an efficient paddle stroke. ABS plastic armour shrugs off impacts and glides across rock without catching, and 3 mm perforated foam padding absorbs the blows that make it through. The patterned flex design moves naturally with your arm so the pads work with you rather than against you through every stroke and brace.

Three adjustable elastic hook-and-loop straps and a grippy mesh sleeve with silicone grip keep the pads locked comfortably in place through active paddling without shifting or riding up. They work equally well over bare arms or dry top sleeves, making them a versatile addition to your whitewater kit from spring through fall on Canadian rivers. Sold as a pair in two sizes to fit most paddlers.

• Armour: ABS plastic panels
• Padding: 3 mm perforated neoprene foam
• Three elastic hook-and-loop adjustment straps per pad
• Grippy mesh sleeve with silicone grip
• Patterned flex design for unrestricted movement
• Works over bare arms or dry top sleeves
• Weight: 10 oz per pair
• Sizes: S/M and L/XL
• Sold as a pair