A new performance partner, starting with best-in-class equipment
We are proud to welcome Zhik to the LiveWatersports lineup.
Zhik is a brand that needs little introduction in performance sailing. Founded in Australia and built around innovation, athlete feedback, and relentless testing, Zhik has become a benchmark for technical sailing gear across dinghy, keelboat, and high-performance classes worldwide. If it is raced hard, chances are Zhik has been there, tested it, and improved it.
For us, this partnership feels like a natural fit. Same mindset, same focus on performance, and the same obsession with details that matter on the water.
Essential equipment that performs
We are starting this partnership with a focused selection of essentials and equipment. Products that make an immediate difference from the first training session.
Our first highlight is the Zhik Powerpads® – Next-Generation Hiking Pads
These hiking pads are widely considered best in class. The Powerpads® lightweight Hiking Aids feature a pre-shaped, ergonomic design combined with a high-density construction that delivers strong support without sacrificing comfort. By spreading load evenly across the leg, they reduce pressure points and fatigue during long upwind legs.
Designed to stay firmly in place and to integrate seamlessly inside hiking pants or wetsuits, they allow sailors to hike harder, longer, and more efficiently. For ILCA, Optimist, and other dinghy sailors, this is performance equipment in its purest form.
More to come soon
We are genuinely excited about this partnership with Zhik. We are starting focused, with proven essentials, making sure every product we introduce earns its place in the LiveWatersports range.
Very soon, we will expand the Zhik lineup with additional equipment and footwear. Expect the new 2026 boots range: lightweight, high-cut sailing boots that combine excellent deck grip, natural foot movement, and the support needed for modern dinghy sailing. Built for agility, fast manoeuvres, and long days on the water.
For now, explore the first Zhik essentials at LiveWatersports and stay tuned. This partnership is only getting started, and there is a lot more on the way.
