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  • How to Choose an Inflatable Kayak

    For kayakers who don't have the space to store a hard-shell kayak or who enjoy traveling to different kayaking locales but don't want to pay the freight, an inflatable kayak is an excellent option. Today's inflatable kayaks perform almost as well as hard-shells and come with many options. Choosing an inflatable kayak is similar to choosing a hard-shell one:… read more

  • The Best Inflatable Kayaks for Slow Water

    If your inflatable experience has been in pontoon boats, rafts and float tubes, you will be amazed at how much easier it is to paddle a kayak. Versatility is the kayak's primary advantage as many are equally at home in rivers, lakes and oceans while running whitewater, fishing in still water or riding waves. Most inflatable kayaks look like canoes, but the o… read more

  • The Best Inflatable Kayaks

    Inflatable kayaks merge the maneuverability and speed of kayaks with the high float and stability of inflatable rafts, resulting in a boat that is easy to paddle and stable but can be maintained in tighter, more technical whitewater. Since they deflate at the end of your trip, these boats are also lightweight and extremely easy to pack and transport. Inflata… read more

  • The Drawbacks of Inflatable Kayaks

    Inflatable kayaks, lightweight and requiring little storage space, offer stability on the water and ease of transport. Kayakers and fishermen use inflatables as well as plastic hardshell kayaks, and inflatables may be easier to fly into remote areas. read more

  • Comparisons of Inflatable Kayaks

    Inflatable kayaks make excellent companions for traveling sailing enthusiasts. Inflatable kayaks made of lightweight fiberglass, plastic or PVC creates easy-to-assemble boats that are light to carry and simple to store. When deflated, they fold into duffle bags, the size of a small suitcase. Different types of inflatable kayaks are available for various type… read more

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  • Different Types of Kayaks

    Kayaks are an ancient form of water transportation originally made of natural materials such as wood and seal skins. Today kayaks are made of either fiberglass or plastic and are specially designed to fit neoprene spray skirt and cover… read more

  • The Best Inflatable Rafts

    Inflatable rafts are an excellent means of traveling to rivers and streams without the need of a boat trailer. And because inflatable rafts are simple to handle even for a single kayaker, they have the potential of introducing more afi… read more

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  • How to Find the Right Kayak

    Kayaks can vary in price from just a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. It's important that you find the right kayak for you. The right kayak will match your skill level and suit the type of paddling that you intend to do… read more

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    Travel to magical Bali and enjoy spectacular scenery, fascinating culture and exotic adventures. Trek up a sacred volcano, surf one of the world's best breaks or cycle through the rice paddies and bamboo forests. Try one---or all---of… read more

  • Denali Grizzly Bear Cedar Hotel

    Denali National Park, located in Interior Alaska, encompasses 1,334,200 acres of national preserve, including Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. The preserve includes forest, tundra and glaciers which provide endle… read more

  • White Water Kayaking in the Grand Canyon

    As the Colorado River cuts through the Grand Canyon, it falls in dramatic bursts of exhilarating rapids interrupted only by solitude and scenery. Kayaking this whitewater is the dream of many a paddler, but limited access means you mus… read more

  • Kayaking Trips in Alaska

    Hosting one of the largest unspoiled wildernesses in America, outdoors enthusiasts of all stripes are drawn to the allure of Alaska. Kayakers in particular will find Alaska presents them with a dual challenge. On the one hand are Alask… read more

  • Inflatable Vs. Folding Kayaks

    Folding and inflatable kayaks are popular choices for water enthusiasts for a multitude of reasons. They are simple to use and are much easier to care for, transport and store than rigid kayaks. read more

  • Instructions to Inflate a Sit-on-Top Kayak

    Novice paddlers may find inflatable sit-on-top kayaks, also called "duckies," easier to handle than plastic sit-in whitewater kayaks. Known for stability and high flotation, duckies can provide you with a gentle introduction to the spo… read more

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