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NRS Pike Inflatable Kayak Review by Ken Whiting

January 14, 2025

Rarely do you see the terms "inflatable kayak" and "fishing kayak" together. The notion of blending anything inflatable with the hooks and sharp tools utilized in fishing may seem questionable. However, the truth is that a well-made inflatable kayak can serve as a fantastic watercraft for fishing. This is precisely what the...

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How to Choose a Life Jacket for Kayaking and Canoeing

January 14, 2025

Selecting a properly fitting life jacket or personal flotation device for kayaking or canoeing is crucial for any time spent on the water. Although it may not be necessary in all situations, keeping one on hand is essential to ensure your safety and readiness on the rare occasion when something...

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How to Make Kayaking More Comfortable

January 14, 2025

Kayaking is a great way to explore the beauty of nature while getting a good workout. However, sitting in a kayak for an extended period of time can be uncomfortable, causing pain and discomfort in the lower back, hips, and legs. Fortunately, there are several ways to make your kayak...

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Wetsuit vs Drysuit: Which Is Right For You?

January 14, 2025

When it comes to kayaking, standup paddle boarding, rafting, or any water activity, you need the proper attire. This isn't just to help you look the part—it's to help keep you safe and comfortable. Appropriate clothing can make or completely ruin your water adventures. Two of the most common types...

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What to Wear Kayaking

August 27, 2024

Kayaking should be about having fun on the water. You should be comfortable and safe in your kayak to maximize your smiles per stroke. The first step is to dress in the appropriate kayak outerwear. If you’re just out for a lazy paddle on the lake in your inflatable kayak,...

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Whitewater Kayaking Gear Guide

March 03, 2024

If you’re just getting into whitewater kayaking, starting your river adventures with the proper selection of quality kayak accessories is essential. Of course, you need a kayak, or at least need to borrow one from a friend, but a bit more is required for a fun day on the water....

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Why Buy An Inflatable Kayak?

March 04, 2024

Buying a quality kayak is an investment of both time and money. You are going to want a boat that fits your style of kayaking and budget. One of the first questions you will need to answer is “hardshell or inflatable kayak?” So, why buy an inflatable kayak you ask?...

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Dry Suit Care and Repair Guide

January 14, 2025

A dry suit is an investment product and keeping it in tip top shape is not just important for your wallet, but a dry suit that’s no longer watertight can be downright dangerous. We’ve compiled some helpful advice for how to best care for your dry suit before, during, and...

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The Mighty PFD: Personal Flotation Safety For Kayakers

January 14, 2025

Whether you call them lifevests, lifejackets or PFDs (personal flotation devices) — what is important is that you wear one while kayaking. We will call them PFDs for purposes of this blog post. Wearing a PFD will help keep you afloat when you end up in the water, either intentionally...

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Racks, Trailers & Carts: How To Transport Your Kayak

January 14, 2025

Some kayaks can be cumbersome, especially to transport. Lucky for us this has been an issue since the invention of the kayak, giving people and companies enough time to work out some really ingenious kayak transport solutions. The first thing you’re going to have to figure out when purchasing a...

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How to Choose the Right Kayak Paddle

January 14, 2025

Next to picking the right kayak, choosing the best kayak paddle will have the greatest impact on your boating adventures — perhaps even more so. Consider that you will be carrying the weight of the paddle, swinging it with each stroke nearly the entire time you are on the water....

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Why the Petzl GriGri Keeps on Sending

January 14, 2025

After all these years, the Petzl GriGri is still the most widely trusted assisted braking belay device on the market. It sets the benchmark against which all other devices are compared. While there have been some worthy runner-ups, the GriGri’s tried-and-true design and durability have made it hard to beat....

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