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• What to Look for in a White Water Kayak

  Whitewater kayaks are specialized boats designed with the requirements of the whitewater paddler in mind. They are quick-turning and highly maneuverable, making them well-suited to the rapid changes in river conditions found in swift w… read more

• Kayak River Rapids Technique

  Whitewater kayaking can be an exhilarating and enjoyable summer sport. It is also a sport in which a beginner can quickly find himself in over his head, with potentially disastrous consequences. A lot of skill is needed to successfully… read more

• How to Turn a Whitewater Kayak Into a River Kayak

  Whitewater kayaking is a very exciting sport. Using a whitewater kayak entails taking on rivers with flows that create rapids or whitewater turbulence. Using a whitewater kayak as a river kayak means trading off some functionality betw… read more

• RV Parks on South Padre Island, Texas

  South Padre Island, Texas, is a popular destination for people who want tropical weather while staying in the country. South Padre Island offers year-round activities, including music, dancing, restaurants and nightclubs. There is fish… read more

• Kayak Lengths & Usage

  Kayaking is a sport that has evolved greatly over time. New designs and materials have opened up kayaking to different styles of paddling. While it was originally a mode of transportation, it is now a multifaceted sport. Kayaking can b… read more

• Equipment List for Whitewater Kayaking

  Whitewater kayaking is an exhilarating and fast-paced sport that requires specialized gear, safety equipment and clothing to keep you comfortable and safe on the river. When planning any whitewater kayak trip, make a checklist of all t… read more

• How to Bow Stall a Kayak

  Bow stalling is a freestyle kayak trick in which the paddler causes the bow of the kayak to dive down into the water, which brings the boat into a vertical position. The kayak will appear to be standing on its nose with the stern out o… read more

• How to Select a Good Whitewater Kayak Paddle

  Choosing the right paddle for whitewater kayaking is nearly as important as choosing the kayak itself. Just as whitewater boats are made to complement different paddling styles, like freestyle, river running or creeking, paddle designs… read more

• Exercises for White Water Kayaking

  Whitewater kayaking is a strenuous sport that involves paddling a kayak on a whitewater river or a moving body of water that can range from gentle to dangerous. The sport requires a lot of upper- and lower-body strength, balance, endur… read more

• The Best Whitewater Kayaking Classes

  Whitewater kayaking is an exhilarating sport, with a steep learning curve and potentially severe consequences for the novice. Before trying to tackle a long stretch of river, it is best to get expert instruction on the different aspect… read more

• How to Perform Kayak Tricks

  Whitewater kayaking is an adrenaline-packed sport requiring skill and patience and a steely nerve. The sport is enhanced by learning new tricks, techniques and rodeostyle maneuvers. Tricks include eddy surfing, "boofing", deliberately… read more

• Whitewater Kayaking in Illinois

  Illinois is known more for the city of Chicago, long flat areas of wheat and corn fields and chilly winters as opposed to whitewater kayaking. But there is whitewater in the state for rafting or kayaking. Depending on the time of year… read more

• How to Do a Flatwater Clean Spin

  Whitewater kayaking requires a series of basic skills used to keep you afloat while you head downriver and through rapids. The flatware clean spin is a single stroke that turns the kayak a full 360 degrees, allowing you to move around… read more

• Comparison of Kayak Features

  Different types of kayaks have various features. The features are based on what will make the kayak perform best in its environment--whether it be in the rapids or in the sea. 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,… read more

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