Kayaks come in a variety of styles for different water sports, including ocean kayaks, recreational kayaks and hybrid kayaks. Learn how to choose a kayak to fit the desired activity with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free kayaking video series.
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There are many types of kayaks used for water sports, including sit-on-top kayaks, sea kayaks and recreational kayaks. Learn about each type of kayak with tips on picking the appropriate kayak for different water sports from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Sit-on-top kayaks are often used by fishermen because of the many fishing accessories that can be added to the kayak. Learn more about sit-on-top kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Sit-on-top kayaks have a variety of features designed to hold sporting equipment and keep things dry. Learn more about features of sit-on-top kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Recreational kayaks are often used for casual water sports, and so are designed with stability in mind. Learn more about recreational kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
A recreational kayak often features an easy to access cockpit, a dry storage compartment and a low and stable center of gravity. Discover more useful features of recreational kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Recreational kayaks have many helpful accessories and features designed to benefit casual water sports. Find out about the features and benefits of recreational kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Hybrid kayaks combine features from short-distance recreational kayaks and long-distance sea kayaks. Learn more about hybrid kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
A hybrid kayak will feature accessories and modifications for both short and long distance water sports and activities. Discover the features of hybrid kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Hybrid kayaks have useful features from both recreational kayaks and sea kayaks, and can often satisfy the water sport needs of beginners and experienced kayakers. Find out about the features and benefits of hybrid kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Tandem kayaks, also called double kayaks, can be designed for a variety of water sports and often model recreational or hybrid kayaks. Learn more about tandem kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
A tandem kayak features room for two kayakers and often has storage space for each paddler. Discover more features of tandem kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Sea kayaks, often called ocean kayaks, are designed for longer trips and built to take a beating on ocean. Learn more about sea kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
A sea kayak, often called an ocean kayak, has many design features that will enable a paddler to go on long trips in rough water. Find out more about the features and benefits of sea kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on kayaking.
Kayaks have been used for thousands of years, with the oldest kayaks dating back 4,000 years. Inuit Indians, who invented and named the kayak, have always used them as an effective means for hunting sea animals such as sea lions. Today the majority of kayaks are used for recreation. From sea kayaks to white water kayaks, these amazingly versatile boats are employed and enjoyed all around the world. Learning how to use a kayak is not exactly intuitive and finding the right kayak can be difficult for a newcomer to kayaking. In this free kayaking video series, an experienced kayaker demonstrates how to choose a kayak. Get tips on various types of kayaks, including sea kayaks, sit on top kayaks and hybrid kayaks, as well as the features of each boat. Learn about different kayak accessories and how to outfit a kayak for a trip. Kayaking is a great water sport but it does require different types of kayaks for different water conditions, so get the information for a safe and happy kayaking experience from an expert.
Russell Farrow Russell Farrow has British Canoe Union (BCU) five-star training in sea kayaks, a four-star award for sea kayaks, and is a level three coach in sea kayaking and surfing. Farrow is also certified in solo open boats and is a wilderness first responder. A partner at Sweetwater Kayaks, Russell's excellent product knowledge enables customers to be outfitted to best suit their paddling needs. In addition to sea kayaking, his outdoor background includes mountain biking and climbing. These sports have taken him all over the world and in 2005, Russell organized the Labrador 2005 Expedition and paddled down the northeast coast of Labrador, one of the most challenging coastlines in the world.dkdk
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