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Don’t Kill Your Kayak!
Fact is, it doesn’t take much to properly secure a kayak to avoid damage and more importantly auto accidents.
Kayak Weight Capacity
I can honestly tell you that whatever the weight capacity is on a kayak, you want it to be about 2/3rds of the boats total weight capacity.
Anchors and Drift Chutes
Both Anchors and Drift Chutes are tools that are always in my arsenal as they each have special uses. I use my anchor in a few different ways when I’m fishing the local river. Sometimes I’ll use it to compensate for the current and other times I’ll just utilize the line and wrap the anchor [...]
Kayak Sunburn
Buying a kayak can be an investment and it is important to consider your boat’s value both in the immediate sense as well as down the road.
Costa Del Mar Sunglasses
Costa Del Mar makes it simple and easy to find the right pair of glasses that match the activities and environments you frequent most.
Paddle Leashes
I can’t tell you how many times I cringe when I see kayakers not using a paddle leash. It just seems to me that a paddle leash should be a mandatory item to have; it’s like riding a bike without a helmet.
Kayaking With My Dog
Cassius is a 94-pound black lab with a taste for river fish and a love for the water comparable to my own. He’s no stranger to long river kayak rides, and on occasion has passed the four hour mark down the local Texas River systems with me.
Coolers – Ice Chest
A cooler ice chest is a necessity for kayaking – especially longer kayaking trips. They hold the sodas, the fish, and sometimes, when appropriate the adult beverage.
Roof Racks
While driving down to the coast, his roof rack failed which caused the kayak to scratch the paint off his roof and fall to the ground which broke a number of parts on his kayak and punctured a hole through the kayak body.
Which Kayak is Right For Me?
The process of purchasing a kayak is the same as any other luxury item: discover your need, research the possibilities, and finally, experience the ride. Kayaks are manufactured by companies who emphasize different aspects of the kayaking experience; some rely on flotation stability and accessibility of features. Other companies might build their kayaks specifically for [...]
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