Immersion Research Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt
A simple bungee style skirt that offers a great balance of performance and value for beginner-intermediate whitewater, touring, and sea kayakers.
The Shockwave Bungee Sprayskirt is designed to deliver a user-friendly experience for all types of paddlers. A 3mm neoprene deck and tunnel are mated to an abrasion-resistant 4mm Supratex casing. An easy pull bungee makes this skirt easy to put on while rubberized grip strips on the underside of the casing keep the skirt securely in place when the going gets rough. The 3D high-vis webbing grab handle keeps its shape making it easy to find and pull in disorienting situations. The Shockwave is available in a wide variety of cockpit and tunnel sizes to fit nearly any boat and paddler.
Here is how the Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt stacks up against our other models. Results may vary depending on your cockpit rim. \
Implosion Resistance - Good
Dryness - Best
Durability - Good
Ease of Use -Best
Easy stretch bungee is user friendly, while offering a tight and dry fit
•4mm Supratex II deck is dry and offered in a wide range of deck sizes to fit most cockpits
•4mm abrasion resistant Supratex casing to increase durability
•Silicone grip strips on the underside of the deck help hold the skirt in place when putting it on
•3D Hi-vis webbing grab handle is easy to find
•3mm neoprene tunnel is offered in many size variations to fit paddlers of most shapes and sizes (XS-XXL)
•In an effort to reduce plastic consumption, this skirt comes packaged in a reusable grocery bag.
•Deck: 4mm Supratex II
•Front Casing: 4mm abrasion resistant Supratex
•Weight: 3.0 lbs (48 oz)
•Country of Origin: Thailand
•Hang to dry and avoid prolonged periods of direct sunlight if possible.
•Only store your skirt for periods when it is 100% dry.
•If used in saltwater, rinse with fresh water immediately after use.
Buying the right spray skirt is fairly complicated, but don't worry, the IR team is here to help! We've got lots of helpful articles on the differences between skirt models, sizing, and care. Click the link below to get educated on all things spray skirts.
How to choose the right size spray skirt for your kayak
The most accurate measurement for a spray skirt is your kayak cockpit rim circumference. Most current kayak cockpit rim circumferences can be found at skirtfit.com . If you are unable to find your kayak listed at skirtfit.com, you can measure your cockpit rim yourself. Grab a piece of string, rope, or a tape measure. Follow your cockpit rim around at its broadest point, marking when you begin the measurement. If using a string/rope, lay the string in a straight line and measure from point A to point B, and you will find your cockpit rim circumference. Happy cockpit measuring!
DECK SIZE | COCKPIT CIRCUMFERENCE (INCHES) |
MEDIUM COCKPIT | 80 - 84 |
LARGE COCKPIT | 84 - 90 |
XLARGE COCKPIT | 91 - 95 |
XXLARGE COCKPIT | 95 - 100 |
TUNNEL SIZE | PANTS WAIST SIZE (INCHES) |
XSMALL | 25 - 27 |
SMALL | 27 - 30 |
MEDIUM | 30 - 33 |
LARGE | 33 - 36 |
XLARGE | 36 - 39 |
XXLARGE | 39 - 42 |