Why choose a sit on top Kayak? Kayaks are divided into two different types consisting of sit-on-top and sit inside designs. Each design drastically differs from the other and each has its advantages and disadvantages over the other. As the name implies, sit-on-top kayaks lack an enclosed cockpit and thus, rather than the paddler being […]

Kayaking through some of the most breathtaking spots in the world is a perfect way to spend an active and immersive vacation. It is an incredible way of getting insight on the globe’s natural and cultural wonders. Kayaking experts can help you from their experience in choosing the best spots and also the surroundings which

A kayak loader is a device designed to help you load your kayak to the roof rack on top of your vehicle. Kayak loaders are not roof racks but they work in conjunction with roof racks. They are simply designed to help you load without having to lift the entire weight of the kayak. They

Inflatable kayaks are safe, durable, reliable, and just as good as many traditional kayaks, especially as inflatable technology keeps to improve. Inflatable kayaks have air inside them, just like an inflatable mattress for the pool has air inside. They are made of rubberized fabric, which is why they can be inflated with ease and paddled

The main purpose of rudders or skegs isn’t to turn a kayak, it’s to keep a kayak running straight when you’re paddling with a crosswind. A kayak will naturally want to turn into the wind, something called weather cocking. A rudder or skeg is used to fight your kayak’s desire to do so. Without them,

Paddles are sized by overall length: tip to grip (or tip to tip). However, it is far more accurate to measure your correct size by using only the shaft (and grip in the case of canoe paddles), as the blade can vary greatly in length. The part of the paddle that is out of the

Is Kayaking Dangerous? It is noticed that people, especially beginners, tend to have many safety-related misconceptions about kayaking. Some don’t give potential risks a second thought. And on the flip side, some will freak out about things that aren’t even real, actual threats. Kayaking carries some inherent risks which can be minimized to a certain

Kayak Outriggers Kayak outriggers are like training wheels for a kayak; they’re flotation devices that essentially widen the bottom of your boat, giving you more stability. They usually take the form of an arm protruding horizontally from the side of your kayak with some kind of pontoon at the end. They are all about stability.