A kayak is a small human-powered boat. It typically has a covered deck, and a cockpit covered by a spraydeck. It is propelled by a double-bladed paddle in the hands of a sitting paddler. The kayak was used by the native Ainu, Aleut and Eskimo hunters in sub-Arctic regions of northeastern Asia, North America and Greenland. Modern kayaks come in a wide variety of designs and materials for specialized purposes. Kayaks are in some parts of the world referred to as canoes.
I am about to purchase an Old Town Otter Kayak and I am more used to kayaks with compartments so that my kayak wont "sink". The Old Town Ott...
What is the difference between sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks?...In other words, which is preferred for what type of kayaking? I don't know a thing abou...
I do not have a rack on my car yet and I really want to buy two kayaks. Can someone tell me exactly what kind of equipment I need, approximate cost a...
I have two small kayaks and would like to save money by buying the foam pads rather than an expensive roof rack system. I have a four door car and wo...
many kayaks are made of plastics and other composite materials that are denser than water, so how are they able to float in water?
I am looking for a single seat sit-on-top or sit-in kayak. The closest store that sells kayaks in AZ is Cabelas which is about a 2 hour drive from whe...
what do you do if you're kayaking down a long river and it starts to storm? do you just pull over to the side and sit on the bank and wait it out? wha...
I am planning a visit to Anchorage in late July with my wife and 7 year-old daughter. We're planning a day trip to Seward for a sled dog tour, but the...
I have been slow water kayaking since early last summer, but now I want to get into and learn white water kayaking. I don't know anybody else in the s...
I am wondering if there are any ways I can prepare myself for summer kayaking by learning paddling techniques out of the water? And are there any ins...
Me and a friend want to kayak from the west coast of Maui to molokai, and we've never been to hawaii before and haven't been ocean kayaking. Is this a...
I live in Denver, Colorado and I've taken 2 whitewater kayaking lessons before and LOVED it. I'm kind of a ski bum and need something to do in the off...
Ive always fancied buying a sea kayak, ive never been in one before, how much would i pay for a secondhand one ,and does anyone know of any courses i ...
I know this sounds like I'm losing my marbles, but I really do plan to attach an outboard motor to a sea kayak. The plan is to use it to commute ...
I found it on craigs list for a brand new 17ft. sea kayak for sale in Canada for $1,000 US dollars. It seems too good to be true. The pictures look ...
Obviously there is no sea in Guildford, but I near some where close to learn. I need to learn to do Sea kayaking for a whale research trip in the Arct...
I am working on report for school about how transportation changed from when the explorers used canoes until the end f the 1800's. Please give exa...
painting war canoes and I don't know if I need thinner or hardener or what. I need to shoot the paint using a regular gravity feed car painting g...
i have a project to do on the Everglades i also have another question.... What method of transportation do you think would be most effective in th...
Having outriggers mean better balance. With 3 hulls, even if one is damaged you have two more. Means you have 3 runways instead of only one.
It seems like you could trim a couple feet off the back end and have it flat. That would make the boat lighter in weight and shorter - easier to trans...
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of demand in the market for canoes in Minnesota? The population of Minnesota. The average income of ...
Are inflatable kayaks trustworthy enough to trust on open water. No white water stuff, just far enough from shore to be worrisome about having to swim...
Im thinking of getting an inflatable kayak because i have a very small car and cant transport a rigid kayak. I am fairly new to kayaking and my ot...
I want to purchase my first kayak and the inflatable ones are a bit cheaper. However, I can't find any good information about them, their pros an...
I want to get a kayak but I have a small car so I won't be able to transport it well. I want to use it a kayak for camping trips and working out....
all reviews including price appreciated. looking for a 2 person kayak for rivers, lakes, ocean under $600. currently looking at the Sea Eagle Pro 33...
What are the benefits to using a hard shell kayak vs an inflatable kayak?
I am looking to purchase a kayak...i would perfer an Advanced Elements or a Sevylor.....one man canoe......if anyone has one for sale or knows of a we...
I use more of a high angle, at least in part because of the width of my boat, but I was wondering if there was any notable difference in paddle desig...
I bought a basic, recreational kayak. I am 5'3'' . What length/weight and adjustability do I need to look for? What is something inexpen...
She returns that afternoon in 1.5 hrs. If the river is flowing at 2.5 km/h, find: i) her paddling speed in still water ii) the distance to her frien...
Werner, Robson, etc I just can't decide.
I am stuck between the above 2 kayaks. Anyone got one of the above and can pass comment?
Trying to buy one; not sure how it will work.
Perception Acadia or Old Town Loon? What's the better kayak and why? Any other suggestions for a recreational kayak around 13' for use in la...
looking for a secondhand perception supersonic kayak. Would prefer south of england, but will travel
Here's the general overview of the question: Let's assume that the market for kayak rentals is perfectly competitive. This means that no kayak...
I found it on craigs list for a brand new 17ft. sea kayak for sale in Canada for $1,000 US dollars. It seems too good to be true. The pictures look ...
We are looking to buy a sea kayak somewhere in New England. We are going to vacation in Maine this summer so we could pick one up almost anywhere in u...
We are looking to buy a sea kayak somewhere in New England. We are going to vacation in Maine this summer so we could pick one up almost anywhere in ...
Hi there, I'm looking to buy a new/gently used kayak and I'm not sure what is the best place to shop at and if there's any particular time...
I have an old 96 proline perception kayak corsica and it is used. Just wondering what I could expect to sell it for, I have no idea. Anything would ...
I've heared they have a really big sratch and dent sale once a year at the factory store in Old Town, ME. Dose anyone know when it is? I've h...
Every Spring, the Old Town Canoe company of Old Town, ME has a sale of their blemished canoes and kayaks. They don't make a big fuss about this ev...
Is this John from the Dodgers. He owes me $5 when we were in Kaiserslautern Germany and I was manager of the football team. Can he pay me?Its been 42 ...
The job is Coast Mountain Sports, it's an outdoor specialty store that provides canoes, kayaks, outdoor clothing, camping equipment. This is what...