ACK - Kayaking, Camping, Outdoor Adventure Blog » ACK Customer http://blog.austinkayak.com Fri, 24 May 2013 20:43:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Sawyer Paddles Ranger X Canoe Paddle – Customer Review http://blog.austinkayak.com/2013/05/sawyer-paddles-ranger-x-canoe-paddle-customer-review/ http://blog.austinkayak.com/2013/05/sawyer-paddles-ranger-x-canoe-paddle-customer-review/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 13:25:36 +0000 ACK Customer http://blog.austinkayak.com/?p=28349 Looking for a new all around canoe paddle? Customer reviewer Shua gave this very straightforward assessment of the Ranger X Canoe Paddle from Sawyer and we couldn’t help but share. “So here’s the thing- If you are looking for an all-round paddle that can take on anything from class 3+ ww to flatwater long distance touring and do [...]

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]]> http://blog.austinkayak.com/2012/10/jerron-reviews-the-30-lb-boga-grip/feed/ 0 Converting a Hobie Mirage into a Paddle Kayak w/Rudder http://blog.austinkayak.com/2011/04/converting-a-hobie-mirage-into-a-paddle-kayak-wrudder/ http://blog.austinkayak.com/2011/04/converting-a-hobie-mirage-into-a-paddle-kayak-wrudder/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:30:11 +0000 ACK Customer http://www.austinkayak.com/blog/?p=5021 My 2007 Hobie Adventure Mirage recently died from a hull crack where the mirage drive plugs in. It leaked a lot of water as the pedal stress opened up the crack with every push. It was already out of warranty by a year but Hobie was kind enough to sell me a replacement hull at [...]

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]]> http://blog.austinkayak.com/2011/04/converting-a-hobie-mirage-into-a-paddle-kayak-wrudder/feed/ 0 Featured Outfitter: Live Adventure http://blog.austinkayak.com/2011/03/featured-outfitter-live-adventure/ http://blog.austinkayak.com/2011/03/featured-outfitter-live-adventure/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:24 +0000 ACK Customer http://www.austinkayak.com/blog/?p=4999 So many people work hard at what they do so they can earn a living to pay the bills, buy things they don’t need, or hopefully save enough money so they can retire in comfort. Live Adventure, a company that specializes in unique outdoor programs and expeditions wants to dramatically change the way people live [...]

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