You’ve gone through the rigors of picking out the perfect kayak. You shopped around, you found the best boat for your needs, you got the right size and the ideal color, and you’ve even learned the correct strokes and safety procedures. The work is done. Now you can sit back and enjoy being a kayak … Read more
Oil canning is a common problem that affects plastic kayaks. It refers to indentations in the material of the kayak, causing the hull to curve inward and warp.
It’s important to know how to deal with oil canning and fix it so it doesn’t reduce the performance of your kayak. Furthermore, with the right care and maintenance, you can prevent oil canning from happening in the first place or at least make it less likely to happen.
Duct tape is an effective temporary solution for many kayak repairs and boat fixes, but is duct tape waterproof? We’ll explore that question, and everything else you need to know about using duct tape for various applications, in this complete technical guide to duct tape.
Cleaning your kayak is a simple but necessary part of owning a kayak. If you are new to kayak ownership, you need to know the basics of how to clean a kayak properly and completely.
Rugged, lightweight, and easy to store, the inflatable kayak makes ownership viable for paddlers who might not have the space to store a rigid kayak or the means to transport one. The ability to be packed down to, in some cases, the size of a large duffle bag makes inflatable kayaks uniquely portable while advances … Read more