The Kayak Blog

“The ultimate in versatility, the Necky Manitou is a recreational kayak with a hint of British charm. At 12′ 10.5″” this boat gives the feel and glide of a touring boat with the stability and comfort of a recreational kayak. From its fine bow entry to the nicely finished stern, this kayak is a straight tracking boat with plenty of initial stability and a comfortable seating position. The cockpit size allows for good ease of entry and exit without being so huge that the paddler is lost in the boat. The standard water resistant stern hatch and bulkhead provide enough storage for a day on the water along with buoyancy for safety. The Manitou’s compact size and low weight make carrying or car-topping an easy task.Pictured in red..Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let you know the c

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“The Rio 4-Piece Whitewater Paddle by Werner Paddles offers an advanced river running blade design at an introductory price point. Mid size blades are so well balanced and easy to use that we highly recommend the Rio for all entrants into whitewater who demand great paddle performance. This paddle can be broken down into 4 pieces for easy storage in boats or luggage. Lastly, the premium fiberglass shaft of the Rio is smooth and comfortable to touch and oval indexing offers better control.

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“The Dagger Blackwater 11.5 is the original recreational kayak design that everybody knows and loves. All ages and all skill levels can’t help but notice the responsive handling and versatility from ponds to rivers and everything in-between. Drop the Tru-Trak™ skeg for tracking and raise it for added maneuverability. And to keep your gear dry, you’ll fall head-over-heels for the stern hatch with bulkhead and Dual Density cover. Dagger’s Comfort Fit System™ rounds out the total package. That’s the one with the Thermofoam seat and back Pads, the AirCore™ lumbar support and that fancy Camlok™ adjustable highback backrest. Comfy!Pictured in Teal-Green-Blue.  Available in colors as listed above..Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let you know the closest freight terminal for your deliv

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“The Mid by Swift is their most popular blade size and an excellent choice for most touring kayakers. The Mid Swift delivers plenty of pull and control in rough water conditions, yet it is quite well behaved when the wind blasts against it. We find this to be the ideal paddle for extended paddling in varied and changeable conditions and the only paddle many kayakers will ever need. Modified Dihedral: Upon insertion into the water, the Swift blade begins with a powerful cambered design which immediately grabs the water. This gradually transitions to an increasing dihedral as the stroke progresses providing power throughout the stroke but without the instability associated with fully cambered blades. Hyperbolic Spoon: Working hand in hand with the cross section above, in place of the usual consistent curve, the amount of spoon actually increases towards the tip of the blade providing more power at the entry into the water. Highly Refined Construction: The standard Swift paddle is lighter than or as light as most other graphite paddles. The reason is a highly re-fined, layered construction in which every component is essential and all others have been eliminated.

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“The Deck Bag from GAIA Paddlesports is a sturdy, convenient paddle companion for all your touring adventures.

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“Grateful Heads has brought amazing graphics into the world of helmets. Now, we all want to look good, but the reason you are buying a helmet is for protection. A great looking helmet is worthless if it will not stand up to the punishing abuse of whitewater, and other sports we push ourselves in. Grateful Heads combines original graphics with the highest quality materials available to create the look we want and the quality we need. Every Grateful Heads is a Kevlar reinforced plastic helmet and is engineered to hold up under the most severe abuse.Colors are assorted. If you have a preference, please call or email for details. Otherwise, we will pick out the coolest one we have.

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The Super Deluxe Safety Kit by Seattle Sports is a must for any serious boater. Includes the Paddlers Bilge Pump and Bilge Buddy sponge; paddle float and paddle leash; and Rescue whistle and HydroStar MultiStrobe. 

“The CR (Cross River) Series by Liquid Logic is a river running playboat for all levels of paddlers. Rather than just taking an existing playboat design and softening the edges, Liquid Logic designed each part of the boat for all river play. That is what makes the Cross River different from the other boats in its category.Liquid Logic talked to paddlers and dealers from all over the country about the characteristics that the CR 125 should have to make it the perfect river running playboat and the list went something like this: Comfortable, easy to paddle, and rips it up in all types of features.

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