Gear Guide
Tools From Down Under….
….well, not really. But they have an Australian inspired name! In case you are wondering just what in the world I am talking about, let me introduce to you Boomerang Tool Company. These guys make high grade aircraft aluminum pliers but throw in a retractable tether that keeps your tools coming back to you when you [...]
Finally, Kayaks for Apartment Dwellers!
Have you ever looked around your apartment and wished you had space to store a kayak? Ever struggled to get a kayak up on your roof rack and wished it would just fit in the trunk instead? Wished you could take your kayak on your next RV trip? Well then we have the kayak for [...]
NRS 2012 Apparel – Time to Go!
We have some really good deals on some 2012 NRS apparel items that have been discontinued to make room for the new 2013 apparel that will be arriving early next week. Some of the items that have been discontinued are The NRS Desperado Sock, Endurance Jacket, Payette Jacket, and the Hydrosilk Youth shirt in long sleeve and [...]
In Focus: Paulus Squid Anchor
The Paulus Technology Squid Anchor is a piece of equipment that pretty much any avid paddler can appreciate. All you have to do is open up the sturdy mesh bag and fill with rocks that you find at the launch to add as much weight as you want to the anchor. Once you are done [...]
In Focus: Gift Ideas for Your Little Adventurer
You’ve shared your love of the outdoors with your kids and now you can’t get ‘em out of the boat and off the trail. You’ve started them down the long path of an outdoor enthusiast and if they’ll be spending more time joining you on your adventures, they need their own gear! When they’re more [...]
In Focus: Knives – A Sharp Gift
I don’t want to put too fine a point on this, but if someone in your life loves the outdoors, a knife would most certainly make a sharp gift this holiday season. We offer a wide selection of knives here at ACK and I’ll run down a few different models you should check out: First [...]
Top 10 Kayaks For Cold Weather Paddling
A few months back, I wrote a short piece that caused a bit of a stir. Apparently “storing your kayak for the winter” didn’t resound well with many, especially those residing in more temperate regions (tongue in cheek of course). But the reality for many is that the idea of putting a kayak out of [...]
It’s Starting to Feel Like the Holidays at ACK.com
For everyone who prefers to get their holiday shopping done early, it’s time to visit the ACK homepage! Why? Well, aside from a little surprise that we think anyone on the look out for a new kayak is sure to like, we’ve just added our 2012 Holiday Buyer’s Guide! This year its loaded with more outdoor gift [...]
Never Fear, We’ve Got Winter Gear
Feels like Winter is well on it’s way! For us down in Texas that means some chilly 40 degree temperatures (at night), but we know our northern customers might be getting some of that cold white powdery stuff called snow that we don’t see too often. Well, just because the snow doesn’t fall on us [...]
Cold Weather Paddling Apparel Layering Guide
Fall brings cooler weather and a hint of even colder temperatures that are just around the corner but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to put your kayaks and canoes away. With a bit of preparation and apparel suited for almost any type of environmental condition, you’ll be paddling well into the winter, especially for [...]
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