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Category: Kayak

Illegal Skateboarding Launched This Cutting-Edge Helmet Brand: Here's How

Illegal Skateboarding Launched This Cutting-Edge Helmet Brand: Here’s How

December 9, 2019 | Sponsored Post

Sweet Protection builds some of the most advanced ski, bike, and whitewater helmets on the planet. But its roots trace back to illegal halfpipes hidden in the woods of rural Norway. This is the story of a few passionate athletes and their quest for better gear.

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River raft guide

Gear for a Rafting Adventure: Camp on the River

December 5, 2019 | By Morgan Sjogren

Don’t just take a river trip — make the most of it! Remember these 10 items and you’re sure to have an unforgettable adventure that’s both safe and comfortable.

Dane Jackson Green Race

Dane Jackson Sets New Course Record at 24th-Annual Green Race

November 5, 2019 | By Bryon Dorr

Paddling phenom Dane Jackson set a new Green Race course record of 4:04, just missing out on cracking the 4-minute barrier. We got to chat with Jackson after his big win and get some insights on how he prepared, how the race went, and what the future holds.

Nouria Newman Paddling Patagonia

The World’s Hardest Rivers: Nouria Newman Kayaks Patagonia

September 17, 2019 | By Mallory Paige

Join Nouria Newman, Ben Stookesberry, and Eric Boomer as they attempt the Triple Crown of Patagonia kayaking — the Baker, Bravo, and Pasqua.

alligator

Kayaker ‘Chased’ by Giant 360-Pound Alligator

August 29, 2019 | By Adam Ruggiero

‘I just paddled and paddled, it came within probably 5 feet of the back of my kayak like up on a plane surging,’ the kayaker said.

Close Call: Kayakers Nearly Crushed by Cliff Collapse

Close Call: Kayakers Nearly Crushed by Cliff Collapse

August 15, 2019 | By Mallory Paige

Drone footage captures the sudden collapse (and scary close call!) of a cliff on Lake Superior.

The Most Packable Kayak: Meet the Oru Inlet

The Most Packable Kayak: Meet the Oru Inlet

August 13, 2019 | By Mallory Paige

Oru is shaking up the boating world with the release of the lightest, most packable, least expensive folding kayak. It easily fits in your trunk and sets up in just 3 minutes.

Swell Watercraft Scupper 14: Sit-On-Top Kayak Evolved

Swell Watercraft Scupper 14: Sit-On-Top Kayak Evolved

July 19, 2019 | By Marty Grabijas

The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks on the market.

Angler and Kayaker Trade Places, Experience Public Waters

Angler and Kayaker Trade Places, Experience Public Waters

July 19, 2019 | By Nicole Qualtieri

The third video in a new series from Fat Tire puts a fly fisherman and a whitewater kayaker together. In an effort to understand each other, they experience the water in new ways.

'Banking on Bailey' Is Our Favorite Kayak Film So Far This Year

‘Banking on Bailey’ Is Our Favorite Kayak Film So Far This Year

July 17, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Love kayaking, colorful personalities, and old trucks? Well, you’re going to love this video by Filson and Merrell.

Greenland-Style Paddles: Gearlab Kalleq Review

Greenland-Style Paddles: Gearlab Kalleq Review

May 23, 2019 | By Mark Neuzil

Greenland-style paddles use a narrow blade to propel canoes efficiently. Our writer put the Akiak by Gearlab to the test for this review.

Whitewater Revival: $40 Million Restoration Puts Michigan on Paddling Map

Whitewater Revival: $40 Million Restoration Puts Michigan on Paddling Map

March 18, 2019 | Sponsored Post

Whitewater might not be top of mind when you think about Michigan. But Grand Rapids wants to change that. It’s going big, ripping out dams and restoring a river to its natural state along the way.

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Best Paddle for Kayak Fishing? Try One of These Four

Best Paddle for Kayak Fishing? Try One of These Four

October 4, 2018 | By Austin Rue

Are you in the market for a new paddle to get you into uncharted waters? We took this roundup of paddles for anglers to the Madison River in Montana for a river-based test.

Old Town Topwater 106 Angler: A Good Kayak in a Small Package

Old Town Topwater 106 Angler: A Good Kayak in a Small Package

September 28, 2018 | By Joel Mason

Sometimes, bigger isn’t better. I had the opportunity to take the new Old Town Topwater in its 10-foot 6-inch incarnation for a test spin, and it held its own on small water.

oru haven tandem kayak

Oru Kayak Launches ‘Haven,’ the First Tandem Folding Kayak

September 12, 2018 | By Nate Mitka

The origami-inspired folding kayak company, Oru, now offers pairs a way to get on the water. The Haven is the world’s first folding kayak for two people.

Hobie Revamps Best-Selling Mirage Outback Fishing Kayak

Hobie Revamps Best-Selling Mirage Outback Fishing Kayak

August 28, 2018 | By Morgan Mason

The Mirage Outback, Hobie’s best-selling fishing kayak, receives a full overhaul. Here are the details.

Touring Redefined: Old Town Castine 140 Kayak First Look

Touring Redefined: Old Town Castine 140 Kayak First Look

August 7, 2018 | By Amanda Ellis

After 10 years, Old Town returns to the touring kayak market with its new Castine series. The Castine 140 is a day touring kayak designed for comfort and performance. We took it out for a day trip on Falls Lake to see if it’s worth the hype.

tenaya creek kayak

Watch: Kayaker Hits 36 MPH on Yosemite Creek

July 30, 2018 | Staff Post

Tenaya Creek rages over huge rapids and smooth rock. Dane Jackson absolutely crushes it, and this video clearly shows his stoke.

Multipurpose Watercraft: Wilderness Systems Radar 135 Review

Multipurpose Watercraft: Wilderness Systems Radar 135 Review

July 17, 2018 | By Jason Walls and Morgan Mason

Fish, hunt, or explore: The Wilderness Systems Radar 135 offers multipurpose usage to the everyday adventurer.

Pedal Power: Fishing Watercraft of ICAST 2018

Pedal Power: Fishing Watercraft of ICAST 2018

July 16, 2018 | By Morgan Mason

The future of personal watercraft looks bright! We scoured the ICAST fishing convention to find seven exciting new fishing boats.

Old Town Predator PDL Kayak

Pedal, Fish, Catch: Old Town Predator PDL Kayak Review

June 15, 2018 | By Joel Mason

Catch more fish, fish more spots, and get some exercise — the Old Town Predator PDL fishing kayak has plenty of upside. We took it up and down the largest reservoir in Kansas to see just how well it performs.

Gear We Used to Kayak From Cuba to Florida

Gear We Used to Kayak From Cuba to Florida

June 4, 2018 | By Andy Cochrane

A team of three paddled 125 miles from Havana, Cuba, to Florida. This is the gear they used for the ocean kayak trip.

sadat kawawa

Nile Kayak Race: Watch Ugandan Pro Compete

May 21, 2018 | Staff Post

The world’s longest river has some massive rapids. Learn the story of Sadat Kawawa as he ascended within the Ugandan kayak scene to compete with the world’s best.

Dagger RPM: The Iconic Whitewater Kayak Is Back

Dagger RPM: The Iconic Whitewater Kayak Is Back

May 2, 2018 | By Bryon Dorr

Dagger will bring back the iconic RPM and RPM Max kayaks for its 30th anniversary. They’re two of the top-selling whitewater kayaks of all time.

So You Want to Be a Kayak Instructor?

So You Want to Be a Kayak Instructor?

April 23, 2018 | By Marty Grabijas

You love to paddle. There is nothing better than the freedom of the river. Perhaps working on the river would be the perfect job? This is what you should know before becoming a kayak instructor.

Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand

Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand

March 27, 2018 | By Morgan Mason

Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.

Budget Drysuit for Dirtbag Paddlers: Mythic Gear Review

Budget Drysuit for Dirtbag Paddlers: Mythic Gear Review

October 3, 2017 | By Jason Magness and Kadee Mardula

Mythic Gear’s budget-priced Taruba drysuit allows even the financially-challenged kayaker to paddle year-round.

Breaking The Dam: Paddling Iowa's 'Revived' Rapids

Breaking The Dam: Paddling Iowa’s ‘Revived’ Rapids

August 23, 2017 | Sponsored Post

Get your butt to Iowa and get in a kayak. Sound silly? We did just that.

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Expedition Halted, ‘Kayak Libre’ Talks Cuba-USA Traverse

Expedition Halted, ‘Kayak Libre’ Talks Cuba-USA Traverse

July 25, 2017 | By Andy Cochrane

Last week, a team spearheaded by Oru Kayak attempted, and failed, to paddle from Cuba to Florida. This guest column explains the endeavor from an insider’s perspective.

Ben stookesberry hostage columbia kayak expedition

Five Kayakers Held Hostage In Post-Peace Deal Colombia

May 8, 2017 | By Nate Mitka

Ben Stookesberry and a team of international kayakers were 300 miles into the first descent of a Colombian river when FARC seized the group.

45 Miles, Two Nights: Pushing The Limits Of A Foldable Kayak

45 Miles, Two Nights: Pushing The Limits Of A Foldable Kayak

April 27, 2017 | By Sean McCoy

Can an origami ‘folding’ kayak manage the rigors of a multi-day, whitewater river trip? We paddled an Oru Bay ST 45 miles down the John Day River to find out.

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