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Sea Eagle Universal Kayak Sail Kit
Sea Eagle has expanded their inflatable kayak accessories to include a universal kayak sail called the QuickSail. The QuickSail will convert almost any kayak into a sailing vessel. Kayakers have been modifying their kayaks for years and many people who have wanted to take advantage of the winds have added sails before. The great thing about the QuickSail is that you can use it without having to make any modifications... (Continue reading...)
Spotlight: AE AdvancedFrame Convertible
The Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Convertible is pretty cool and is popular for good reason. It looks good, paddles well and comes at a very affordable price for a tandem inflatable kayak. It is best suited for flat water paddling be it lakes, rivers or ocean. It is ideal for two people looking for a convenient and well made tandem inflatable kayak that feels and looks much like a hard-shell kayak. AE AdvancedFrame... (Continue reading...)
Durable Water Repellent for your Kayaking Clothes
When the warm months are over you can keep paddling if you are well protected from the elements. One of the key factors in staying happy and warm is to keep dry. This can be difficult especially if you live in a wet and cold fall/winter climate like I do. It is important to have the right cold weather paddling clothes and once you have them you can use a Durable Water Repellent such as ReviveX in order to keep any... (Continue reading...)
Advantages of Neoprene Clothing for Kayaking
Layering for cold weather paddling is always a bit of a challenge. Figuring out the right kayaking clothing to wear takes some consideration. The air temperature will likely be a lot warmer than the water temperature. Dressing for the air temperature is one thing but what if your kayak should capsize? You will lose your body heat twenty-five times faster in water than in the air. Before you dress for your kayaking trip... (Continue reading...)
Spotlight: Aire Super Lynx Inflatable Kayak
The Aire Super Lynx is a versatile, high quality, tandem inflatable kayak that is backed by one of Aire’s awesome 10 year warranties. The Super Lynx paddles well on flat water but can also handle some moderate whitewater. It is long enough to fit two people plus a fair amount of gear and it can hold up to 600 lbs. For this reason it is ideal for multi-day kayaking trips and family outings. The price is a little steeper... (Continue reading...)
What to Look For in an Inflatable Kayak Review
Anyone can leave a review on a product and opinions can differ dramatically. Inflatable kayaks tend to be a larger purchase and it is not always possible to see one in person before you buy. Sometimes you have to rely on online information and reviews as well as pictures to help make your decision. The fact that you may not be able to see and test out a model in person means that you really have to do your homework. There... (Continue reading...)
New Review: Sevylor Rio Inflatable Canoe
We have added a new review this week for the Sevylor Rio inflatable canoe. This is one of the few solo inflatable canoes on the market and is ideal for traveling, fishing and recreational use. The Sevylor Rio is 9’ 10” long and weighs 25 lbs. This is the smaller version of the popular Sevylor Colorado canoe and is styled after a traditional North American Indian canoe. I like the Rio quite a bit. It is not the best... (Continue reading...)
New Sea Eagle FastTrack Fishing Package
For those who love to fish and want the convenience of a kayak to access remote locations, Sea Eagle has recently come out with a new fishing package for their popular FastTrack inflatable kayak. The Sea Eagle FastTrack fishing package is available for both the tandem 385 FastTrack as well as for the larger 465 FastTrack. For the 385FT the fishing package features: 1 360 degree swivel seat 2 rod holders For the larger... (Continue reading...)
Ruff Wear Portage Float Coat Dog PFD Review
This past week we reviewed one more doggy lifejacket, the Ruff Wear Portage Float Coat. This PFD is ideal for dogs new to water and for recreational water activities such as swimming, boating and kayaking on lakes or calm water. Our model this time was an adorable little bichon/shih tzu named Rocky who has recently discovered his water legs. Rocky and his best friend Luca (my friends equally adorable 3 year old son) got... (Continue reading...)
Ruff Wear Big Eddy Float Coat Dog PFD Review
Ruff Wear makes some of the best life jackets for dogs and over the long weekend we tested out the Ruff Wear Big Eddy Float Coat. Our model was Ellie, a beautiful black lab mix. Ellie is a rescue dog and was adopted a couple of years ago by my friend Lisa. Over the course of two years Lisa has dedicated 100% of her energy into rehabilitating Ellie and helping her to become a confident and happy dog. Although Lisa continues... (Continue reading...)
