What size kayak paddle you need is almost an afterthought to most beginning paddlers. The right size kayak paddle will make all the difference when you’re out on the water paddling.
In general, a 230 cm kayak paddle is perfect for averaged size and height kayakers. It’s a great size for paddlers that use a low-angle, relaxed and smooth style of paddling. For a more aggressive, high-angle of attack style of paddling a 220 cm or 210 cm kayak paddle with stiffer blades is better for the …
Kayaking in a group can be very fun, but sometimes you may just want to go out to a creek or lake and enjoy the quiet and beauty of nature by yourself. While it is generally accepted that kayaking, like hiking, should be done with others for safety, kayaking alone can be done safely if you are prepared and are careful.
Nothing can replace the reliability of another human’s assistance in case of an emergency, but with knowledge, experience, and diligence, many emergencies can be avoided or …
Normally, kayak paddles are straight because they work perfectly fine and don’t over complicate the buying process. Here are few of the benefits associated with the straight paddles:
Straight shaft paddles are less expensive than bent shaft paddles. They’re lighter than bent shafts by 2-3 ounces on average (60-85 grams). The shape of a bent shaft makes it inherently weaker in design, so paddle brands are required to beef-up the shaft which results in adding weight. They allow hand …
Kayak expeditions are the most memorable way to explore bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans. Kayaking is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the beautiful blue and white waters, sandy glittering beaches, tropical seas, and amazing water life. There are so many kayaking destinations around the globe that you are never done with exploring. Even if you think you have walked every shore, climbed every mountain, and spotted every whale or shark, there is still more of …
In terms of difficulty, canoeing is harder than kayaking. Without proper training, both are difficult, but canoeing requires more practice. Even with training, it is more difficult to handle a canoe than a kayak. Both kayaking and canoeing involve paddling and riding the water while maintaining balance over the waves. However, kayaking is comparatively easier to learn and do than canoeing. Although the ease of any activity depends on the paddler, there are some points that go in favor of …
Oil canning is a term used to describe the indentations that your kayak may have on its hull. These indentations can happen as a result of your kayak being tied down too tightly on a roof rack or being stored on the bottom of its hull.
It can also happen because of the wear and tear that can occur from dragging your kayak along the ground. You will often notice it as a large dent on the underside of the hull causing that section to curve inwards, instead of outwards in line with the rest of the …
Most casual kayakers avoid rough conditions, but with the right equipment, water temperatures, and attitude, it can be a fun learning experience. The summer is the best time to hone your skills, simply because the water temperature is warmer and the chances of someone coming to fish you out if you go for a swim is much higher, as well as safer, for all involved. It is not suggested to go somewhere well above your skill level, but going out and practicing on a relatively shallow lake where waves …
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 positioned inside of the kayak at or below the water level, they are instead positioned on top of the kayak above the water’s surface. Therefore, this type of kayak is by far the most …
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 can help to provide you with some of the finest moments of your kayaking life. Here are the top sea spots from kayaking experts to help inspire your next vacation.
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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 can act as a second person, helping to take the weight of the craft as you lift it up onto the roof of your vehicle.
There are different types of kayak loaders you can get, depending on the loading help …
