NRS Dry Bags
October 19, 2009 by IK World
Filed under Bags, Cases & Packs
Discount: 50% off
Product: NRS Dry Cordura Super Tuff Sack
Store: NRSWeb.com 
Info: If you are going to be kayaking more than once or twice you will definitely want a drybag. A drybag gives you a place to store any and all of your accessories, clothing, food and valuables.
The NRS Dry Cordura Super Tuff Sacks are excellent drybags to use. They are very lightweight and rugged and will absolutely keep your gear dry and protected from the elements. Read more
H2O Audio Waterproof Surge Headphones
These new waterproof headphones from H2O Audio were developed through years of research and feedback from their team riders. The sound is awesome and they are completely waterproof. I don’t know any kayaker who hasn’t absolutely loved these!
Available At: NRSWeb.com
H2O Audio Surge Headphone Features:
- Waterproof to 12 feet / 3.6 m
- Sound-isolating, waterproof earplugs
- 8mm neodymium speakers
- Ergonomic ear buds
- Includes 5 sets of earplugs to provide individualized fit
- Acoustically engineered for exceptional clarity and bass
- MotionFlex strain relief connector protects against kinks and shorts
- Compatible with standard 3.5mm jacks
- H2O Audio carrying case included
Surge Headphones Case
These headphones can be used anytime while kayaking and will be absolutly fine if they get splashed with water, get dropped in the water or if you are submerged in the water while wearing them. Imagine being able to listen to your favorite tunes while kayaking, fishing and on long paddling excursions without having to worry about your headphones getting wet. H2O Audio’s products are the best there are.
The Surge Headphones are available at:
- NRSWeb.com – H2O Audio Waterproof Surge Headphones
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Need Kayak Gear?
The season’s are changing, the leaves are falling and depending on where you live it may be getting mighty cold… it certainly is in my neck of the woods. It is time to figure out if you have everything you need for some cold weather paddling.
It has just come to my attention that Backcountry.com is offering an exclusive 20% off coupon that I would like to share with all of you. I am a big fan of great deals – as I’m sure you are as well and when opportunity knocks, I like to take it. Hopefully this coupon will help you get set up with the right gear so that we can all continue our kayaking adventures throughout the winter.
Click here to go to Backcountry.com and use coupon code 4L0-2-2LQLP for the 20% off
Exclusions: Discount does not apply to gift certificates, lift tickets, Arc’teryx, Black Diamond, Burton, The North Face, Western Mountaineering, Skis, Ski Boots, Ski Bindings, Snowboards, Snowboard Boots, Snowboard Bindings, Avalanche Gear, or Aire Inflatables. If an item is already on sale you’ll receive the better of the two discounts.
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NRS Sea Tour Jacket
October 6, 2009 by IK World
Filed under Clothing & Footwear
Discount: 40% off
Kiwi
Product: NRS Sea Tour Jacket
Colors Available: Kiwi or Blue
Store: NRSWeb.com
Info: This jacket is an excellent choice for all outdoor enthusiasts as it is completely waterproof and works great for sea kayaking expeditions, recreational kayaking or just hitting the trails. It will keep you dry, warm, comfortable and looking good.
Features of the NRS Sea Tour Jacket:
- Fabric is 70 x 120 denier patterned nylon with WaveTex
Blue
- Completely waterproof as well as breathable
- Zipper collar
- Adjustable hook-and-loop wrist closures that help to block out water and are comfortable against your skin
- 2 sleeve pockets as well as 2 handwarming pockets
- Full-length splashproof front zipper
- Adjustable hood with visor and multiple adjustment points for a better fit and increased visibility
- Reflective tape on hood and wrists
- Reflective piping for added visibility
- Fleece-lined collar
- Mesh liner that wicks moisture away away from your body
For more information and views of this jacket watch the NRS Sea Tour Jacket Video.
The NRS Sea Tour Jacket is great for both men and women and is available at NRSWeb.com for 40% off.
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Pro Tec Wake Helmet
October 6, 2009 by IK World
Filed under Clothing & Footwear
Ace Wake Water Helmet - Matte Gray
Product:
Store: NRSWeb.com
Info: These are two excellent whitewater kayaking helmets available at NRSWeb.com. Both are extremely durable and will provide awesome protection. They can be used by both men and women.
Features of the Pro-Tec Ace Wake Water Helmet:
- High-density ABS shell
- Dual density EVA foam lining for multiple-impact protection
- Support piece for back of head – also gives better customized fit
- Removable cupping ear guards with water channels
- Attachable, low profile perforated ear pads that give extra protection and warmth without impeding hearing
- Adjustable chin strap
- Adjustable rear “head lock” fit system
- Removable neoprene chin strap pad
- Drain holes
- Certified to EN 1385 CE helmet standards
- Colors on sale: matte gray, matte olive, gloss sky blue
B2 Wake Helmet - Gloss Blue
Features of the Pro-Tec B2 Wake Helmet:
- Outer shell made from high-density injection molded ABS plastic
- Side-cut design with dual density, closed-cell EVA foam lining – great comfort and safety
- Removable cupping ear guards with water channels – can be left in place for extra warmth and protection or removed for better hearing and a freer feel
- 4-point adjustable chin strap that ensures proper fit – less chance of helmet sliding forward
- Removable neoprene chin pad
- Colors on sale: gloss blue, gloss charcoal, matte gray, matte gold
Find more information on the Pro-Tec Ace Wake Water Helmet
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Find more information on the Pro-Tec B2 Wake Helmet.
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NRS Semi-Dry Soft Shell
July 12, 2009 by IK World
Filed under Clothing & Footwear
Product: NRS Motion Shorty Soft Shell Jacket
Store: NRSweb.com
Info: If you are looking for a waterproof top, the NRS Motion Shorty is a semi-dry soft shell that will withstand even the harshest of conditions and still be extremely comfortable. It is waterproof, breathable and has 4-way stretch soft shell fabric that won’t bind or constrict. The material is soft and smooth against your skin and at the same time wicks moisture away from your skin.
The NRS Motion Shorty offers a double-pull waist adjustment that keeps the top snug against your torso and if you want, the inner tunnel can attach to your sprayskirt tunnel to keep water from getting in through your waist. This soft shell also has the convenience of a shoulder pocket so you can keep your car keys or snacks close at hand and away from the inside of your kayak.
Available in blue/gray or red/gray. View more pictures and find more information on the NRS Motion Shorty Soft Shell Jacket
Men’s Short Sleeved Paddle Top
July 12, 2009 by IK World
Filed under Clothing & Footwear
Product: Kokatat Innercore Short Sleeved Paddle Top – Men’s
Store: Backcountry Outlet
Info: This men’s dry top is extremely comfortable with its stretchy polyolefin fabric that moves moisture quickly away from the skin. In the blaring sun it will keep you protected as it has UPF 30+ sun protection built in. For cold weather paddling it can be worn as an under-layer that will keep you warm, dry and moisture free. It comes in black, shale/black, and lava and can be worn all year round.
The Kokatat Innercore paddle top is excellent for all types of paddling including recreation, whitewater and sea expeditions. View more pictures and get more information on the Kokatat Innercore Short Sleeved Paddle Top.
Grunion Life Jacket
July 12, 2009 by IK World
Filed under PFD's (lifejackets)
Discount: 45 % off
Product: Astral Buoyancy Grunion Life Jacket
Store: Backcountry Outlet
Info: This is an excellent life jacket for any kayaker and for all types of paddling. It comes complete with loads of pockets for all your gear. It gets an A+ for being made with environmentally friendly materials such as PE foam and PVC-free, hand-harvested, organic Kapok.
If you are wondering what Kapok is (as I was), it is a tropical tree with highly buoyant and water-resistant fibers. The Grunion even has hand-warmer pockets, reflective trim and a strobe beacon attachment that will keep you visible if paddling at night.
This is by far the best life jacket I’ve come across and with the 30% off that Backcountry is offering, it is a great price. The Grunion comes in orange and yellow and qualifies for free shipping within the US. For more pictures and information go to Backcountry Outlet
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Sizing Available:
S/M - chest 32 – 38”
L/XL - chest 39 – 45”
XXL - chest 46 – 52”
Inflatable Kayak Online Retailers
June 21, 2009 by IK World
Filed under Essential Tips
Listed below are the online retailers for inflatable kayaks and for kayaking gear and accessories.
- Sea Eagle
- Mountain Plus
- NRS
- Amazon
- Altrec Outdoors
- Innova
- Backcountry
- Water Outfitters
- REI
- West Marine
When making a purchase online, especially a large one like an inflatable kayak, it is important that you are purchasing from a 100% secure, reputable and established website. The ten outdoor recreation stores listed here are some of the very best. Not only have they been around for a long time, they also provide phenomenal customer service, most of them have outdoor gear specialists ready to answer any of your questions and also have the best prices and deals. Read below for detailed information on each company.
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Sea Eagle – Inflatable Kayaks
- Been around for 40+ years.
- Sell only top quality, rugged inflatable boats.
- Great selection of inflatable boats and kayaks for all different types of water activities including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing, motoring, stand-up paddling and yachting.
- 3 year warranty on all of their boats!
- Offer a 180 day risk free trial.
- Excellent prices – often have great sales.
- Lots of excellent pictures of real people using their boats and customer videos.
- Good FAQ page.
- Offer some used inflatable boats at a discounted price.
- Free shipping within the contiguous US (for boat packages).
- Will ship to Canada and Internationally.
- Downloadable instructions available on their site for the boat your purchase as well as video instructions.
- Very helpful customer service.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Sea Eagle
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Mountain Plus – Inflatable Kayaks
- Phenomenal site for any outdoor enthusiast.
- Carries not only inflatable kayaks but all kayak and outdoor gear and accessories.
- Free shipping on any order over $45.
- Excellent international shipping rates – some of the cheapest I’ve seen.
- Most of their inflatable kayaks come with a free electric pump!
- Excellent online live help for any questions or concerns you have.
- Great outlet section with sales up to 60% off.
- Mountain Plus blog.
- Established online store since 1995, nearly 15 years.
- The Mountain Plus team will bend over backwards to make sure you receive excellent customer service.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Advanced Elements, Aire, NRS, Tributary
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NRS – Inflatable Kayaks
- Founded in 1972.
- Excellent resource for kayaking information.
- Always lots of sale items.
- Excellent customer service.
- Every kayaking gear option you can think of.
- Will Ship to Canada and Internationally.
- Rock solid guarantee. Return or exchange any item you are not satisfied with.
- Gift cards available.
- Fast & very low priced shipping.
- Inflatable Kayak brands available: NRS, Aire, Tributary
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Amazon – Inflatable Kayaks
- Usually has a decent selection of different inflatable kayaks
- Sometimes have some good sales prices
- Huge website with very established reputation
- Also sell just about anything else you can think of
- Can ship all over the world
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Usually carries most inflatable kayak brands
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Altrec Outdoors – Inflatable Kayaks
- Good outlet section with savings up to 80% off.
- Free shipping on orders over $45 in the contiguous U.S.
- Will ship to Canada and Internationally.
- 100% lifetime guarantee – Return for a refund at anytime if you not are happy.
- Exceptionally fast delivery.
- Excellent customer service.
- Price Match Plus guarantee – If you find an identical product offered by another US authorized online retailer, they will beat their price by 5% of the difference.
- Live chat available with a customer service rep/gear specialist.
- Great selection of doggie water gear.
- Established online outdoor gear store since early 1999.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Advanced Elements, Aire, NRS, Tributary, Innova, Trak
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Innova – Inflatable Kayaks
- European inflatable touring kayaks as well as whitewater inflatable kayaks and canoes
- Based out of Burlington, WA
- Most of Innova kayaks are made PVC-free – better for the environment
- One of the original producers of high end inflatable kayaks
- Very popular on the West Coast
- Sells all of the Innova brand inflatable kayaks as well as clothes, PFD’s and equipment
- Excellent customer service and very knowledgeable staff
- On-site blog with pictures, stories and news
- 2 year warranty on all Innova kayaks
- Shipping to all over the world
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Innova
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Backcountry – Inflatable Kayaks
- Free shipping on orders over $50 within the contiguous U.S.
- Will ship to Canada and Internationally.
- 100% guarantee – If you are ever not satisfied with your gear at anytime, even 30 years from now, send it back for a full refund.
- Live chat available with a customer service rep/gear expert.
- Gift certificates available.
- They have a great blog available on their website.
- Excellent customer service.
- Voted one of the top 50 internet retailers.
- Great outlet store on the website with huge savings.
- Good selection of UV protective clothing.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: NRS, Tributary, Aire
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Water Outfitters – Inflatable Kayaks
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REI – Inflatable Kayaks
- Huge outdoor gear storeStarted by 23 climbers in 1938
- 80-plus stores all over the U.S. as well as their huge online store
- Great outlet selection
- 100% satisfaction guarantee – if you are not satisfied with your purchase it can be returned for a full refund
- Option to become an REI member with lots of benefits
- Great expert advice
- International shipping
- Free shipping to any one of the REI stores where you can pick it up from there
- Gear and accessories for paddling, cycling, climbing, hiking, camping, travel and fitness
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Aire, Advanced Elements, Airis, Innova
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West Marine – Inflatable Kayaks
- $2.95 shipping on any order over $99
- International shipping available
- Marine store with good inflatable kayak selection
- One of the world’s largest boating supply retailers
- Been around for a very long time
- Excellent reputation
- Besides being an online retailer they have over 375 stores in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Canada
- No hassle returns – if you are ever dissatisfied with your purchase they will replace it
- Excellent customer service
- Very passionate about making sure the customer has a good experience and with providing great products
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Airis, Sevylor, West Marine kayaks
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