Questions tagged [kayaks]
Questions referring specifically to Kayaks. Kayaks can come in a few forms. There are Sit in kayaks and Sit on Top kayaks, both come single or tandem. You can have kayaks made from plastic or fibreglass, as well as inflatables.
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Epic kayak stability
If you try to remount on the epic kayaks they are very stable and do not tend to flip easly
They have very big aspect ratio, shallow waterline and not deep keel - they look like they should rotate ...
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Looking for a quick-release device that I can yank free and go
I am looking for a solution that will allow me to fasten something to my whitewater kayak but allow me to free it simply by yanking hard on it. My knife's quick release sheath does this perfectly; ...
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Volume of cargo area in a kayak
What is the approximate volume in cubic feet or inches of cargo space in the average sit in kayak?
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Kayak bow and stern lines -- on car roof-racks
I have carried a pair of kayaks on my car roofrack for many years with no trouble and always used bow and stern lines to the car towing points. As I understand it the bow and stern lines are primarily ...
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How to teach self-rescues with sit-inside, recreational kayaks?
I’m considering purchasing some recreational kayaks and am wondering about the possibilities of teaching beginners how to self-rescue with those boats – specifically, when the boats do not have ...
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Is the Liquidlogic Remix good for starting in whitewater kayaking? [closed]
Would the Liquidlogic Remix be a good first whitewater kayak? How would it measure up to similar more modern kayaks like the Dagger Phantom or Jackson Nirvana?
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What to look for in a throw bag for swift water
For the more experienced white water paddlers, raft guides and the like, What features do you look for in a throw bag In the swift-water environment.
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Favorite/most useful length [for your rivers/...
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Best kayak paint?
Just bought a second-hand carbon fibre kayak and am looking to give it a paint job. What's the right kind of paint (on a budget) for this in your opinions? Thanks in advance!
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What's a good low-budget kayak for both river and sea? [closed]
I'm looking to get a second-hand kayak, preferably under £250, which I can use for river kayaking and sea kayaking - is there a particular kind I should go for? I've done a bit of river and sea ...
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Selecting a double bladed paddle for a canoe
I have a couple solo canoes, I normally just use single bladed paddles, but find I am quite limited in the wind speed I can safely paddle against on bigger lakes. I am planning on getting a double ...
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Plastic kayak distorted
Before Christmas I upgraded my basic SOT kayak to an RTM Disco, again a plastic SOT. What with life stuff and the winter weather, I have not used it; it has been on its side on a rack in the garden. A ...
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What are the pros/cons of different types of kayak carts?
I'm looking into kayak carts and noticed there are two basic types - ones which have pins that protrude through the hull using the scupper holes, and others which provide more of a base that the kayak ...
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Are there standard dimensions for kayak holes used for wheeled carts?
Regarding the type of kayak cart with pins that protrude through the kayak hull -- do you have to match the exact cart to model of kayak? (and, perhaps, brand).
Or is there a standard set of ...
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Comparing and combining paddles and pedals for sit-on-top kayak speed and endurance
Sit-on-top kayaks are a popular alternative to traditional sit-inside kayaks.
One advantage is that they sometimes come with a foot pedals for propulsion.
The foot pedals are linked, via gears, either ...
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Keeping your butt dry in a kayak
I have started looking at sit on top kayaks. Several have looked promising. Though I just realized, in most of them the lowest point in the boat is where your butt goes. I normally travel in a canoe ...
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