Redefining Expedition Kayaking
At Sweet Protection, our foundation is built on innovation and a relentless pursuit of safety in extreme sports. Born from a group of passionate whitewater kayakers who sought to push the limits of gear and performance, we have always strived to collaborate with the world’s best athletes. That’s why we are incredibly proud to work with one of the most dedicated and fearless expedition kayakers out there—Eirik Hansen.
Eirik Hansen is a professional whitewater kayaker who has taken on some of the most demanding and technical rivers in the world. Known for his resilience and precision in expedition paddling, he has pushed his limits on the mighty Indus River in Rondu Canyon—one of the most extreme whitewater stretches on the planet. Through navigating massive rapids, facing high-risk situations, and constantly adapting to unpredictable forces of nature, Eirik embodies the very spirit of innovation, adventure, and determination that defines Sweet Protection.
Eirik in short:
Discipline: Whitewater Kayaking and Kayak Expedition
Nationality: Norwegian
Hometown: Bergen
Year of Birth: 1995
Career Highlights
Eirik Hansen has made a name for himself in the world of extreme kayaking, pushing limits through daring expeditions, competition, and filmmaking. Some of his career highlights include:
- Successfully navigating the treacherous Rondu Gorge on the Indus River in Pakistan, one of the most extreme whitewater stretches in the world.
- Achieving 13th place at the Extreme Kayaking World Championships in 2022—the best-ever finish by a Norwegian male paddler.
- Producing award-nominated documentaries like Locked In: A Turkish Whitewater Epic and Calling of Arunachal, capturing the raw beauty and intensity of remote river expeditions.
- Twice nominated for Norwegian Adventurer of the Year, reflecting his impact on the paddling and adventure community.
Through first descents, high-stakes expeditions, and stunning cinematography, Eirik continues to inspire and redefine the possibilities of whitewater kayaking.
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Eyewear Care
Your Sweet Protection goggle or sunglasses are made to withstand quite a lot of hard treatment. Still, treating the product with respect and following a few of our simple guidelines you will prolong the lifetime of the product and ensure that your eyewear will deliver when you need it the most. In this guide we have gathered our best tips for lens care, storage, use and lens change.
Lens change guide
Make sure you take care of your eyewear properly to ensure a long product lifetime. In this guide we have gathered our best tips for lens care, storage, use and lens change.
Helmet Size and Fit Guide
All Sweet Protection helmets are made to ensure your safety and comfort whether you are riding your bike, paddling down the river or snowboarding in the backcountry.
