SUPs
SUP Safety: Life Jacket or Leash?
When the American Canoe Association (ACA) released their 2012 SUP Survey asking for paddlers to share opinions on lifejackets, leashes & legislation, we were a bit surprised by the data. The survey took into account responses from over 550 SUP paddlers from beginners to certified instructors. As a paddlesports company, we always recommend that paddlers wear a PFD [...]
In Focus: SUP Suction
I have come to the realization there is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to rigging and accessorizing your stand-up paddleboard (SUP). The main thing people will notice with almost any traditional SUP is the lack of cargo space. The good news, is that we offer several options to fit this [...]
SUPs, Always a Hit
Recently a few friends and I rented a house in Gun Barrel, Texas on Cedar Creek Lake. I decided to bring along a few kayaks as well as a couple stand up paddleboard’s (SUP’s) and needless to say, they were hit throughout the weekend. For many of my friends, it was their first time on [...]
In Focus: Sawyer Paddles Kids Tales Canoe Paddle
If you’ve looked for paddling gear for kids you’ve probably noticed there isn’t as much variety for the young ones as there is for us adults. Most paddlesports manufacturers offer some sort of tricked-out, accessorized version of a product for the grown-ups but kids aren’t always so lucky. While a lot of kids gear will certainly [...]
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 [...]
SUP to the Rescue
A heart warming story caught on film; Charlie Head was on a paddle boarding journey from Cornwall to London when he came across a Shih Tzu puppy stranded on some rocks out in the water. The tide was coming in fast and there was an estimated 10 minutes before the rocks and the puppy would have been completely [...]
ACK at Paddlefest
ACK attended the 2012 Corpus Christi Paddlefest put on by the Corpus Christi Kayak Club for a weekend filled with sea kayaking (plus a bit of stand up paddleboarding) despite bad weather. Representing ACK was Seth Bowles of the Austin store and myself, though we were joined by Jonathan, SUP expert and Rob, paddling enthusiast and [...]
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 [...]
Fall Brings New Brands to ACK
With Fall upon us, we’ve brought in some exciting new brands so that you can best take advantage of this year’s camping season. We try to make a habit of adding items as often as we can based on our customer’s demand and as a result our inventory is always expanding. We’re excited to share [...]
Photo Recap: ACK’s Fall 2012 Austin Kayak Demo Day and Expo
We should start by thanking all of you who came out to our Austin Kayak Demo and Expo. Over 300 people made it to the Hyde Park Quarry here in Austin, Texas to try out kayaks, canoes and SUPs, talk shop and attend our free clinics. Saturday was a beautiful day here in Austin but [...]
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