Tag: Kayaking
ACK Fishfinder Installation Package
Installing a Fishfinder on a kayak can be a daunting task to people who try it for the first time. Trust me, I know. The first time I tried to install a fishfinder I had wires running all over the place and parts laying all around because I didn’t know what they were, where they went or [...]
Google+ Communities, Growing Niche Networks for Paddlers
We try stay on top of growing social media trends to connect with as many people as we can and that means spending time on the networks that people like to use. Google+ has been one of the latest trends and we’re very proud of our niche paddling communities and how much they’ve grown over [...]
Insights from a First Time Paddler
Reading and sharing paddler’s stories is something we love to do, and when we came across this story from Wes Turner on our Google+ Kayaking Community we thought it was a great opportunity to share some insights for first time paddlers. Wes had recently found a great deal on a very old Wilderness Systems Pamlico 145T [...]
Outsider Perspective : KATS Fishing Tournament
There’s a lot of talk around the ACK offices and our stores about the Kayak Anglers Tournament Series (KATS) and if you aren’t an angler, that can leave you feeling a little left out at times. Case in point: Myself. While I do enjoy fishing for its relaxing, meditative and buddy-bonding aspects, I probably haven’t [...]
Lifeproof iPhone 5 Case
Come and get them while they’re hot…no, really, come get them while they last! The much anticipated Lifeproof iPhone 5 Case is finally available for purchase at ACK! This is the perfect phone case for anyone who loves using their phone outdoors but is always wary of damaging it. I love using it because, as [...]
New Video: Kayaks 101 – Differences Between Kayak Designs
Are you looking for a kayak but overwhelmed by all the different choices? Well you’ve come to the right place! In our continuing “101″ video series, ACK’s Roland Jimenez walks you through the basics of choosing the right kayak by identifying the differences between sit-inside, sit-on-top, whitewater, touring and the canoe/kayak hybrid design types. Still [...]
Recreation Therapist Self Prescribes to Fight PTSD
Recreation Therapist Zac Crouse witnessed the death of his best friend in a kayaking accident on April 23, 2009. After being diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Crouse decided to take his own advice and let the outdoors assist in his healing by journeying from Ottawa, Ontario to Halifax Nova Scotia without the assistance of [...]
Les Voyageurs Sans Trace
The year was 1938, and three French paddlers had taken it upon themselves to be the first to paddle the untamed and un-dammed rivers of the American west. They took with them on their expedition a camera to capture their adventure on 16mm color film and the footage has sat in archives for years. That was, until [...]
California Paddler Finds Message in a Bottle from New Zealand
You never know what to expect when you go out paddling. 77 year old Sonja Van Hall routinely paddles Oceanside Harbor just north of San Diego as part of her impressive exercise schedule. During her decade of paddles, Hall said she would collect trash and always wondered each time she scooped up a bottle if [...]
Employee Spotlight – Nathan Norton
This month, we feature one of our most energetic and probably our skinniest employee, Nathan “Nate” Norton. If you’ve been to our Houston store, you may have talked to Nate and chances are he left a lasting impression on you. We invited Nate to tell us a little more about himself, his move to Texas [...]
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