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Infographic: Outdoor Participation – Quick Facts and a Few Eye Openers
When the Outdoor Foundation released its 2012 outdoor participation report (covering 2011), we pulled some interesting data we wanted to share with our very own readers via this easy to read infographic. Generally speaking, the news is very good but we did notice some interesting facts about why people, especially our youth, didn’t participate in [...]
Two New Brands to Keep the Bears Away
Fall IS camping season and for those traveling into the back country…well, it never hurts to be prepared. We’ve been adding ton’s of new brands but two in particular might pique the interest of those who want to be ready for traveling in bear country. Of course, we don’t expect anyone to be planning any bear encounters [...]
Rookie Mistakes in a Kayak Fishing Tourney by Chris Payne (Payne’s Paddle/Fish)
Kayak fishing is a popular activity these days and as a result we’re seeing more and more people trying their luck in tournaments. Because competitive events can sometimes be confusing and maybe even a bit intimidating, we wanted to share this advice from regular guest blogger Chris Payne who recently had his first tournament experience. [...]
Dare We Say…Time to Start Thinking About Kayak Storage?
Consider these tips and product recommendations to keep the critters out and your kayak in good shape. Admittedly, the idea of long-term storage of a kayak seems like a strange concept to me personally. I’ve lived in Texas all my life and not to throw it in your face, but our paddling season extends well [...]
In Focus: Unique Products
As ACK’s photographer, I’ve had my hands on a majority of the products we carry at some point and if I haven’t had to photograph something we carry, I’ve at least seen photos of every item. That means long hours in the studio and staging the shoots allows me to become more familiar with their [...]
A Look at Kayak Hull Designs
Before you start adding in the seats, skirts, mounts, pedal drives, cleats, bungees, hatches and all the other features you’ve come to love about your kayak, you have the hull. A kayak’s hull is its bare bones form and usually is dressed up before even leaving the manufacturer. But when you really look at them, [...]
Drag Your Yak…on a Wheel
Over the last several years, we’ve begun to see a new revolution in kayak design focused on customer convenience specifically the integration of a kayak wheel. At first I was skeptical but through multiple uses I have personally grown to appreciate their usefulness. I think this is a good step in the right direction for [...]
Don’t Have a Yak Attack!
Choosing the right kayak is much easier than you think. Buying a kayak can be a bit daunting for someone who has never set foot in one of our stores or visited our website. Upon visitation, you are already facing dozens of kayaks of all makes, models, sizes, styles and materials. As you make your [...]
Naked Roof? Get a Kayak Rack!
ACK employee, Joseph Dowdy, recently wrote a series of comprehensive guides to lead you in the right direction when shopping for auto racks for your car, suv or truck. We thought it may be a good idea to reference each one of them through one post…here ya go: Maybe you just bought a new kayak [...]
Kayak Fishing 101
We realize that not everyone that buys a kayak from ACK is looking to wet a line (lingo for casting a fishing line into the water) but we also know some of you may be curious or in some cases ready to jump right in. While fishing from a kayak is almost as simple as [...]
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