Sit on top kayaks have a similar shape to the traditional models but you have to sit in a slight depression located on top of it rather than sitting inside a vessel. A wide range of sit on top kayaks can be from various retailers. Like other kayaks, price range can run the gamut depending on size and material used. They are made from different materials such as fiberglass and roto molded plastic. People in every corner of the world use sit on top kayaks to travel on coaster waters, rivers and lakes. Best Sit On Top Kaykaks Weight Capacity…
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If you still believe that kayaks are only meant for adventure sports, you could not be more wrong. Kayaks are amazingly versatile in nature. They can even be used as fishing boats. The best thing about these fishing kayaks is that they are less expensive and more environmentally friendly than their counterparts – motorized kayaks. You can even modify these kayaks to make them even more angler-friendly. What is even more interesting to note is the fact is that some of these kayaks are now being designed specifically to cater to the needs of the anglers. These fishing kayaks also…
It was always easy for a rafter like me to have no envy fora kayaker. I can’t roll and I’m a little claustrophobic, so I never felt like I was missing out by riding the meat barge—until I’d watch a kayaker surf. A good surf wave embraces the surfer and puts time on hold, as if downriver flow was meant for the less enlightened—for rafters. But why not surf a raft? On purpose, for fun, I mean. Boat-flipping maytag sessions in a sticky hydraulic aren’t fun for most of us, but there are great, user-friendly waves out therefor rafters to…
As more and more women are actively participating in whitewater kayaking, the manufacturers of whitewater gears are leaving no stone unturned to tap into this huge opportunity. The industry is also responding to this emerging trend by flooding the market with proper whitewater kayaking attire and gear designed specifically for women. Now you might be wondering what is the point of launching a new line of whitewater kayaking gears for women when unisex gears are available? Well, you are wrong my friend. Women, just like men, have unique sizing needs and there is no way we can brush this need…
You might be wondering why on earth you want to paddle in reverse? That is a fair question and it deserves a proper answer. Forward paddling is definitely the most popular form of paddling strokes, but that does not mean you should ignore the importance of reverse paddling. Reverse Paddling Is Often Used In Situations Like These – Here are some hypothetical situations when your reverse paddling skills may come handy – 1. Situation 1: Entering a Narrow Creek Imagine entering a narrow creek and then after a few minutes, you eventually realized that you have made a terrible mistake.…
Kayaking is a great outdoor activity and there is not an iota of doubt about it but if you suffer from back pain every now and then, you need to be careful while buying a kayak for your next adventure trip. Some people tend to ignore this health condition but after paddling for few minutes on a lake or on a river, they finally realize their mistake when pain starts radiating from the spine to the neck. Hurriedly they then start paddling back to the shore. If you don’t want to be one of those people, you need to find…
What would you rather drive: a Porsche or a school bus? For river runners choosing between a kayak and a raft, the choice is that simple. Kayaking whitewater is the ultimate river experience—playful, nimble and dynamic—it’s like a dance with the river. Rafting, on the other hand, is a lot like work. A raft is a utilitarian craft, designed to haul tourists and piles of gear. Like a Greyhound bus easing a load of society’s miscreants across Kansas, there is no finer vessel for getting those jobs done. But if you were out for a Sunday drive you’d certainly fire…
Too often, paddling instructors teach a forward stroke that emphasizes pulling the blade through the water. This description leads to inefficient paddling at best, and is an outright wrong principle to follow at worst. In every forward stroke, you should plant the blade firmly in the water, and pull your hips up to that point. The difference between pulling the blade back or the boat forward is subtle but important. Think of your boat as gliding in a giant vat of molasses. Each stroke should stick in the molasses, so you have a firm blade to pull against. What happens…
If you are like most paddlers, your surfing probably has room for improvement. How often do you fall off a wave without a nice extended ride? Exceptional surfing ability is big fun and is a prerequisite to advanced moves. These tips will help you get longer, more predictable surfs. Where to Aim to Get the Ride: Your target is small! Many paddlers look at the entire wave as their target, when in reality precision within a few inches is necessary. A common problem leaving the eddy is paddling too hard. Without precise aim, you’ll run up on the back of…
The Kayak lurches forward as the bow plunges towards the bottom of the wave trough. You feel the energy of the wave as it grabs hold of the hull. With a few rudder adjustments you find the “sweet spot” and enjoy the sensation of surfing. Not all Kayaks are created equal, however–especially when it comes time to surf. Longer, less rockered boats have good upstream speed and have fewer tendencies to spin–making it easier to attain waves. If you want to carve back and forth, however, you’re better off in a shorter, more rockered Kayak, or whitewater playboat. These boats…