Immersion Research

Immersion Research Since 1997, Immersion Research has been building durable dry wear for demanding paddlers.

Born from grassroots whitewater kayaking and still privately owned, we build dependable gear for any adventure where staying dry matters.

… the stoutest day of field work ever …+ STIKINE STAKEOUT now live! https://youtu.be/ne3nfq-5WHk?si=QGA-QAs0KXFZ6lt0For ...
08/25/2026

… the stoutest day of field work ever …
+ STIKINE STAKEOUT now live!
https://youtu.be/ne3nfq-5WHk?si=QGA-QAs0KXFZ6lt0

For the past three years, friend of IR Rye Hester has been returning to the Stikine River—not just to paddle it, but to study it.

As a geologist, Rye has been researching the canyon’s geomorphology and depositional history. (big words!) All working to better understand sections of the Stikine that still hold some unanswered questions.

The catch??? The field site happens to be one of the BIGGEST, most committing, and highest-quality whitewater rivers on Earth.

Year three of the project is documented in Rye’s latest film. It’s part geology fieldwork, part expedition kayaking, and a pretty good look at what happens when your research area requires a kayak to access.

Kayak History
Kayak History
Kayak History

Last month we asked for pics of your oldest IR gear and boy did we see some gems... .. aside from a few museum pieces, m...
08/20/2026

Last month we asked for pics of your oldest IR gear and boy did we see some gems...
.. aside from a few museum pieces, most gear mentioned here is still in use . If the photo feature in comments works for you comment a pic showing off your OG IR gear!

(Above - ANIME TEE - 1999)

FLACK JACKET - 2003

THE CREEK GEAR BAG - 2005

WOMENS IRIDESCENT BOAT SHORTS - 2000
LS THICK SKIN - 1999

IYKYK

One part owner Kara Weld in the 90s helping make this gear a reality.

One part owner John Weld in the 90s helping make this gear a reality.

RETRO LAB TEE - 1998

OLD SCHOOL TEE - 2002

HYBRID PULLOVER - 2006

BACK RATCHET - 2004

07/20/2026

PSA: Get those bows down kids. — Domingo Sandoval

07/16/2026

Gangsta vibes on the Futaleufú.

07/09/2026

Dave Fusilli makes a cameo in the new ‘26 Sahalie video. Here’s some stuff that didn’t make the cut. Out now in biø!

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808 Oden Street
Confluence, PA
15424

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18143959191

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