Voodoo's Guide to Touring and Recreational Kayaking Types of Kayaking The first thing you need to do when trying to decide what type of kayak to buy is to first decide what type of kayaking you would like to...
I bought a recreational kayak and grew out of it quickly. These are the things I wish I knew before I started shopping. Apologies to anyone who knows anything about kayaking, this will be too simple for you....
Picking a Kayak With all the various styles, materials, options and sizes available, picking your first kayak can be a bit confusing.There are a few key ingredients to picking your first kayak, however and...
Which should you purchase? A short list of things to consider when shopping. 1. Do you expect to be paddling only when the water is warm and the weather is sunny? A sit on top is a great way to work on...
My son and I have been avid kayakers for about 4 years. I always find myself answering questions to friends and acquaintances about buying their first kayak and decided to offer the following thoughts. The...
If you are looking for plans to build your own kayak, canoe or other type of boat, I would like to warn you about some sellers that I ran across on E-bay. When you buy plans to build anything, you want clear...
So you want to buy a kayak, but don't know which one to choose. Here are a few things to consider when looking for a kayak.1. Where are you going to paddle? Ocean, Lakes, Rivers, or Harbors. There are some...
Do you know what a pogie is? They are paddling mitts that fasten over your paddle so your hands can slide inside. The pogies then insulate your hands and that portion of the paddle from the water and weather. ...
Given that the Hullavator is a rather select (read expensive) product, it is no wonder that trying to research it is hard. In fact I have been trying to get the low down on this product for a couple years now...
All kayak paddles have two blades, one on each end of the shaft. They come as either a single-piece paddle or a paddle with multiple pieces. Single-piece paddles typically have blades that are about 30 - 45...