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 properly on water just like any other solid kayak could do. These kayaks are great because they can be stored in small places when deflated, but their biggest …
Kayak fishing allows you to enjoy the complete experience of stalking your piscatorial prey. You are now on the fishes level, with all the excitement and satisfaction that it entails, coupled with the fact that you are creating a negligible impact on the environment. It really doesn’t take that much investment in time or money, and the returns are more than worth it. There is something incredibly satisfying about catching fish using nothing but your own muscles and mind. No expensive …
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, when you’re paddling in wind you can find yourself taking much harder strokes on one side to keep your kayak running straight.
Rudders are way more popular than skegs …
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 water is what needs to be measured correctly to match your body size.
Paddle length numbers refer to a measurement from the very tip of the blade to the center of the shaft. While you’ll sometimes find lengths in …
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 extent by proper planning and following guidelines. This article is not meant to scare you, but rather to encourage you to think things through, plan your …
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. There are a number of situations in which you may find your boat simply isn’t stable enough. Perhaps you’re on a long stretch of water where using a sail would be …
Information on each and every aspect of life can be found in social media platforms in this modern day and age. Likewise, there are many channels on YouTube which can provide you with tips and guidelines to can help you to improve your time in the water while kayaking. They are of a great help in case you are a beginner. Similarly, if you are experienced, you can improve your kayaking skills from the tutorials on these channels.
Anglers today have an incredible advantage with being able to watch …
The feather of your kayak paddle refers to the angle your blades are offset from one another. Feathering your blades is especially helpful in windy conditions. When one blade is in the water, the one in the air can slice through the wind rather than be a drag in the wind. An unfeathered paddle is more intuitive to use, so using a feathered paddle takes some practice. And whether you feather at all is completely up to you. Feathering a kayak paddle simply means you adjust the ferrule on the shaft …
A power pole provides you with a shallow water anchor that deploys silently, holds strong, and gives you the best shot at putting more fish in your boat - all at the touch of a button. A power-Pole puts control in the palm of your hand. For close, inshore fishermen there is a need for having a quiet, steady boat to catch the biggest haul. A rocking boat can create unnecessary noise that can scare away any fish near you, leaving you empty-handed in an otherwise great spot.
There are a variety of …
Kayak surfing is sport that involves surfing in the ocean using a kayak. This quickly growing sport is basically like traditional board surfing, except instead of riding the waves on a board, you maneuver through the surf with a kayak.
Surf Kayaking was initially developed as a recreational activity which later turned into a sport of its own right. The sport has a lot of similarities to surfing using a surfboard, the only difference being the type of equipment used. Kayak surfing is steadily …
