Kayak movies are a source of exploration, discovery and pure adventure kayaking bliss. They can provide us with the actual view of famous kayaking destinations and others adventures associated with trips to these kayaking sites. Here is a list of movies that can provide you with a real-time feel of the kayaking trips:
Kayakers Aniol Serrasolses & Mikel Sarasola and photographers Aleix Salvat & David Nogales ventured into the freezing landscapes of Iceland for Jötunn, a spectacular kayak …
Kayaking is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies you can take up. It is borderline addictive, whether you want to do it for leisure, fishing, touring, relaxing weekends with family and friends spent out on the lake, or to get your adrenaline pumping when battling whitewater rapids. There’s something for everyone. The challenge for most people comes when trying to figure out the best kayak size to go with, or more specifically, its length.
The size of the kayak is arguably one of …
The simple answer to this question is “NO”. Kayaks are the perfect vehicle for exploring wilderness areas by water and quietly observing wildlife in their natural habitats. They cause no erosion, noise, pollution, and, provided that you kayak when the water levels are right, they cause no damage to fish stocks in the water. To ensure that you paddle or sail responsibly and do not disturb wildlife or damage freshwater and marine environments, the following steps should be followed: …
Kayak fishing arguably requires more accessories than other forms of recreational, touring, or whitewater kayaking. You will need to have the right gear when the moment arises if you want to be a successful angler. There are a lot of kayak fishing accessories to choose from. Many will be more or less useful to you depending on whether you’re fishing in lakes, rivers, bays, or the open ocean. Here is the list of accessories, both essential and non-essential, to be taken along while going …
There are a surprising number of parts on a kayak for such a simple vessel. There are 7 main components of a kayak: the bow, stern, kayak deck, kayak hull, cockpit, foot rests, and kayak seat.
First up on the list is the bow of your kayak. Very simply, the bow is the front portion of the kayak. While you’re out on the water, the orientation of your bow is your direction of travel. You can usually tell the bow from the stern quickly because it typically comes to more of a point. Different …
While getting into a kayak, keep in mind that more people tip over at the dock - getting either in or out - more than at any other place on the water itself. When you launch a kayak, you’ll have two common scenarios:
Shoreline launches, where you straddle the boat before you sit in it Dock launches, where you have to maintain your balance as you slide your feet and butt into the boat. Before you do any launch, set your boat down in a safe place to do a prelaunch check. Be sure you have …
Ranging from casual recreational watercrafts, sleek racers, to bomb-proof whitewater and other recreational boats, the options for the types of materials and hi-tech proprietary processes used to build a particular model of kayak are widespread among manufacturers. This naturally brings up the question: what is the best kayak material?
Kayak building processes can be broken down by the different types of construction materials used to form the boat, either in its entirety, or by creating a deck …
Your first experience will quickly show you that it’s a little more complicated than simply sitting in a recreational boat. While properly sitting in a kayak isn’t difficult, it does require some guidance the first time in one. Before venturing out onto the water, it’s helpful to practice proper sitting posture at home. It’s all about finding the right body position. Remember to stretch before getting into the kayak, especially your lower back and hamstrings.
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Increasing your frequency or duration of kayaking is the best way to boost your performance in the water. However, several land based workouts can also help in building your endurance and strength. A well planned kayak training program can have a massive impact on your performance and decrease the risk of common kayaking injuries to a certain extent as well. It can also make your experience more enjoyable and less fatiguing.
Kayaking calls for a unique blend of multiple factors and requires …
Paddles come in various forms and some of them float to a certain extent. Some types may slowly sink as well.
The weight and materials used in a kayak have an effect on their buoyancy. The shape and other things matter too. It stands to reason that manufacturers should ensure at least decent flotation of their paddles, and this is usually the case. Nonetheless, getting an understanding of kayak paddle design will help you determine the buoyancy of a paddle before buying it.
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