1 / 1
Immersion Research
Immersion Research Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt
No reviews
The Immersion Research Shockwave is a bungee spray skirt for beginner and intermediate paddlers. A 4mm Supratex II neoprene deck holds its shape over the cockpit rim, and a low-tension...
Authorized Immersion Research Dealer
Available and Ready To Ship
Lowest Price Guaranteed
Need Help or Have Questions? Call (615) 696-7887
Regular price
$239.00 USD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Lowest Price Guarantee
Caney Fork Outdoors will not be undersold.
We will price match any advertised price from an authorized United States brick-and-mortar or online retailer for the same kayak or qualifying product, including all shipping and any applicable hidden fees. If an authorized U.S. retailer is offering an identical*, in-stock item for less, we will match that total price.
To request a price match, please complete the form below or contact us at:
- Contact Form: Click To Go To Form
- Email: helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com
- Phone: (615) 696-7887
- Phone: (931) 858-5222
To qualify for a price match, the following conditions must be met:
- The customer must submit a price match request through the form or contact Caney Fork Outdoors directly with retailer details. The competitor must be an authorized U.S. brick-and-mortar or online retailer.
- The item must be identical* (new condition, same brand, model, year, size, color, configuration, and specifications).
- The item must be new and in-stock at the time of the request.
- The competitor’s price must include all costs, including shipping, handling, any fees, and/or any hidden fees.
- We reserve the right to verify pricing, availability, shipping charges, and product details.
- Price match requests must be submitted prior to purchase.
- We reserve the right to limit quantities to one per customer, per item, per day.
- Caney Fork Outdoors reserves the final decision on all price match approvals.
- We do not price match any online prices outside the contiguous United States.
- We do not price match during major promotional periods, including Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
- We will match our own online pricing for in-store purchases upon request.
Caney Fork Outdoors will not honor price matches for:
- Percentage-off promotions or Buy One Get One Free offers without a specific final price
- Auctions or membership-based pricing sites
- Previously placed orders
- Promotions requiring purchase to receive a gift card
- Instant rebates, mail-in rebates, or financing offers
- Closeout, clearance, liquidation, going-out-of-business sales, or misprinted advertisements
- Any pricing that cannot be verified or is not publicly available at the time of request
- Full Name: Enter your full name.
- Email Address: Enter your email address.
- Company Name: Enter in the company that has the product in question.
- Question/Comment: Enter in the brick and mortar/online retailer's URL to find the product in question. Include the price they are wanting the product in question.
Shipping Damage Free Guarantee
Accessory Shipments
Paddles, PFDs, dry bags, helmets, skirts, motors, rod holders, and accessories ship UPS, FedEx, or USPS Ground.
It lands on your doorstep like any other package. We email tracking the day it leaves our shop.
Order gear on the same order as a kayak we're hand delivering or shipping, and it comes with the kayak.
Kayak Shipments
We deliver kayaks two ways. Inside our delivery area, we bring your boat to you ourselves. Everywhere else, it ships LTL freight with a carrier that reports a 99.9% damage-free delivery rate. We'll tell you which one you're getting once your order is placed along with more details.
If we hand deliver it
Nothing to inspect, nothing to sign at the curb. We're the ones unloading your kayak, so if anything is wrong, tell us right there and we'll take care of it. We will call before hand for a meetup place.
If it ships LTL freight
Look the boat over before you sign the delivery receipt. If you see damage, write it on the receipt. That one step is what protects your claim. Then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours of delivery. We also will email you more details on this process once the order is placed.
What we cover
Structural damage. Anything that compromises the hull or would void the manufacturer's warranty, confirmed with the vendor. We make it right.
Cosmetic damage. Light scratches or minor surface dents that don't affect performance or structure. We send a repair kit when one is available. If you'd rather have a replacement, a 20% restocking fee applies plus full shipping back to us.
Description
The Immersion Research Shockwave is a bungee spray skirt for beginner and intermediate paddlers. A 4mm Supratex II neoprene deck holds its shape over the cockpit rim, and a low-tension 10mm shock cord snaps on without a fight. It seals whitewater, touring, and sea kayaks on rivers, lakes, and open water.
Silicone grip strips run along the underside of the casing. They bite the coaming so the deck resists imploding when a wave lands on it. Every seam is glued, blindstitched, and fully taped, so water stays out at the stitch line instead of wicking through. The 3mm nylon neoprene tunnel stretches to your waist and stays put.
The grab handle uses a 3D shape that holds itself open, so you can find it and pull it by feel when you need to.
Sizing
Deck Size: measure your cockpit rim
The accurate measurement is your kayak's cockpit rim circumference. Run a string or tape around the rim at its broadest point, mark where you started, then lay the string flat and measure it.
| Deck Size | Cockpit Circumference |
|---|---|
| Large | 84" - 90" |
| X-Large | 90" - 95" |
If your boat lands near the end of a range, size up for easier on and off, size down for more implosion resistance. These ranges cover what about 95% of paddlers prefer. Cockpits under 84" or over 95" fall outside the two sizes we stock, so call us at (615) 696-7887 and we will sort it out.
Waist Size: start with your pants size
Use your normal pants waist size. If you do not know it, measure your waist with a soft tape and subtract 2 inches. That number is your tunnel size.
| Tunnel Size | Pants Waist Size |
|---|---|
| X-Small | 26" - 28" |
| Small | 28" - 30" |
| Medium | 30" - 33" |
| Large | 33" - 36" |
| X-Large | 36" - 40" |
| XX-Large | 40" - 44" |
How It Compares
Where the Shockwave lands against the rest of the Immersion Research skirt line. Results vary depending on your cockpit rim.
Implosion Resistance
Good
Dryness
Better
Durability
Better
Ease of Use
Best
GoodBetterBest
Specifications
- Deck and Casing: 4mm abrasion-resistant Supratex II neoprene
- Tunnel: 3mm smooth, stretchable nylon neoprene
- Shock Cord: 10mm low-tension, double-stitched
- Seams: Glued, blindstitched, and fully taped
- Weight: 1.8 lbs (X-Large cockpit / Medium waist)
- Cockpit Sizes: Large, X-Large
- Waist Sizes: X-Small through XX-Large
- Country of Origin: Thailand
Key Features
- User Friendly: A low-tension 10mm shock cord is easy to stretch but secure enough for moderate whitewater, and double-stitched for added durability.
- Grip Strips: Large silicone grip strips on the underside of the casing increase implosion resistance and hold the skirt in place while you stretch it onto the cockpit rim.
- Easy-to-Find Grab Handle: The 3D grab handle is highly visible, stays open, and is easy to find.
- Durable and Dry Seams: Glued, blindstitched, and fully taped seams are strong and waterproof.
- Reusable Packaging: The skirt ships in a reusable grocery bag instead of plastic.
Product Care
- Hang to dry and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight.
- Store it only when it is 100% dry.
- Rinse with fresh water immediately after any saltwater use.
Immersion Research Shockwave Questions, Answered
What size do I need?
Measure your cockpit rim circumference and match it to the Sizing tables above. Run a string around the rim at its broadest point, lay it flat and measure. We stock Large (84"-90") and X-Large (90"-95"). If your boat falls outside that, call us at (615) 696-7887 before you order.
My cockpit measures right between two sizes. Which one?
Immersion Research’s own guidance: size up for easier on and off, size down for more implosion resistance. The published ranges cover what about 95% of paddlers prefer, so either choice works — you are picking which trade-off you want.
How do I pick the waist size?
Start from your normal pants waist size. If you do not know it, measure your waist with a soft tape and subtract 2 inches. That number is your tunnel size.
Is a bungee skirt enough for whitewater?
For beginner and intermediate whitewater, yes. The Shockwave runs a 10mm low-tension cord with large silicone grip strips on the underside of the casing, which is what keeps it on the rim when a wave lands on the deck. If you are running steep creeks or big water where a blown skirt ends the day, step up to the Klingon or the Royale Rand.
Shockwave or Klingon?
The Shockwave is the easier skirt to put on and the better value. The Klingon runs an 11mm high-tension cord and a Schoeller-reinforced front casing for a drier, more secure seal, and takes more effort to stretch onto the rim. Beginner to intermediate points to the Shockwave.
Why does the low-tension cord matter?
Because a skirt you struggle to put on is a skirt you fight with at every put-in, and a cord you cannot stretch is one you cannot re-seat mid-run. Immersion Research rates the Shockwave Best in the line for ease of use, and the cord is why.
How do I take care of it?
No washer, no dryer, no direct heat. Hang it to dry out of prolonged direct sunlight, and only put it away once it is 100% dry — neoprene stored damp is how a skirt starts to smell and delaminate. After salt water, rinse it with fresh water the same day.
How does it ship?
Ships parcel, nationwide. It packs down small enough to box, so it goes out as a standard ground shipment.
1 / 1
Press & drag to view
