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Kayak Water and Ice Safety
Wintertime creates a whole new kayaking experience. The water and environment are transformed by cooler temps, especially if you get snow or ice. These elements can make lakes and rivers more challenging to navigate, but as long as you’re equipped with the proper winter kayak gear and safety techniques, it will be smooth sailing for you. Kayak Safety Tips for Icy Conditions Being out on the water takes extra preparation if your area has recently...
Kayak Water and Ice Safety
Wintertime creates a whole new kayaking experience. The water and environment are transformed by cooler temps, especially if you get snow or ice. These elements can make lakes and rivers...
Winter Kayaking Gear and Accessories
For any winter sporting adventure, it’s important to protect yourself from the elements. That means guarding your upper body, lower body, head, feet and hands from the chill of winter AND the water spray from kayaking. Kayaking in the off-season requires extra prep to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip. With the winds and lower temps that accompany winter, the more layers and gear you need to stay comfortable out on the water. This shouldn’t...
Winter Kayaking Gear and Accessories
For any winter sporting adventure, it’s important to protect yourself from the elements. That means guarding your upper body, lower body, head, feet and hands from the chill of winter...
Winter Kayaking Tips
While it may not appeal to all, kayaking can be a winter and spring/summer sport. If you have unfrozen water near you during winter, you can technically still take your boat out. However, kayaking in cold weather does encompass some unique challenges. This is appealing to those who enjoy exercise and fishing, as well as those who enjoy the challenge of the different terrain. The benefits of cold-weathering kayaking are numerous: quiet beauty, physical challenge,...
Winter Kayaking Tips
While it may not appeal to all, kayaking can be a winter and spring/summer sport. If you have unfrozen water near you during winter, you can technically still take your...
What are Kayak Gear Tracks?
Kayak gear tracks have become almost indispensable in the world of recreational kayaking. Whether you are an amateur photographer, a professional fisherman, or a fitness aficionado, there are many ways to benefit from gear tracks. Kayak gear tracks (or accessory rails) are attached to the sides of your kayak to hold all sorts of kayak accessories, from cup holders to GPS systems. They are a cost-effective way to customize your kayaking experiences as accessories can...
What are Kayak Gear Tracks?
Kayak gear tracks have become almost indispensable in the world of recreational kayaking. Whether you are an amateur photographer, a professional fisherman, or a fitness aficionado, there are many ways...
Buying Guide to Kayak Seats
Finding the right kayak seat can be a game changer for serious ‘yakers. If you spend lots of quality time on the water, you want a quality seat supporting your body. Thankfully, several options are available that let you paddle (or pedal) in comfort. Brooklyn Kayak Company carries kayak seats that swivel and raise, seats made of nylon and memory foam, seats that adjust a little, and seats that adjust a lot. They have seats...
Buying Guide to Kayak Seats
Finding the right kayak seat can be a game changer for serious ‘yakers. If you spend lots of quality time on the water, you want a quality seat supporting your...
Choosing the Right Kayak Length
Whether you’re looking for a new way to explore the nature around you or you’re itching to get back on your favorite water routes, investing in a kayak is a great choice. There are many different types, but this shouldn’t intimidate you. Getting into a kayak is easier than it seems once you know what to look for. One feature or specification that you may have questions about is the length of a kayak. How...
Choosing the Right Kayak Length
Whether you’re looking for a new way to explore the nature around you or you’re itching to get back on your favorite water routes, investing in a kayak is a...