subject: Kayaks Can Make A Style Statement Too [print this page] Kayaks can be great style statementsKayaks can be great style statements. These small boats are human-powered and have a covered deck and one or more cockpits, which seat a paddler each who strokes a double-blade paddle. A modern kayak or canoe, as it if sometimes referred to, is very different from its traditional counterpart. Canoes, these days, are designed with computer aided design (CAD) software, in combination with CAD customized for naval and kayak design.
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The front of the boat is called port and the rear is known as stern. There is a cockpit area with a seat towards the stern and foot wells towards the bow in the middle. It is very easy to order a kayak online. Choose from among the different models, colors, and sizes available. Most sites offer free shipping to their customers. Find a kayak that suits your pocket, and needs, for snorkeling, fishing, or just to indulge in some fun.
There are different kayaks available for beginners for kayaking on ocean or river, and for whatever duration the person remains on water. For instance, you should go in for a fast and narrow kayak, if you plan to go long distances; and wide and durable ones for recreational purposes. There are canoes specially designed for White water Rivers, and for fishing. So, take your pick carefully.
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Show off you kayak's gears or accessories the next time you go out in the water. Apart from stylish kayaks, chic gear is available to match the canoe. There is a wide range of rogue gloves, waterproof and health jackets available. Also on offer are fancy base layers, semi-dry wear, fleece jackets, shorts and pants, and footwear to make you look smart in the water.
You can also choose from other kayak accessories like spray skirts, pumps, paddle floats, and car roof racks. Complete your kayaking set with seat, cushions, and gear bags. Whether you are a sit-on-top or a recreational kayaker, there is something for everyone.
Sea Kayaks
Sea or ocean kayaks are typically designed for travel for one or a couple of paddlers on open water. They have a longer waterline, and provisions for below-deck storage of cargo. They also have rudders or skegs and upturned bow or stern profiles for wave shedding. They often have two or more internal bulkheads. Sea kayaks can further be divided into:
*Recreational
*Collapsible "Skin-On-Frame" Boats
*Sit-On-Top - Sit-on-top are safer, more durable, and more enjoyable canoes. These days, you can find rotational sit-on-top kayaks. Some of the canoes are also designed specifically keeping women in mind. You can also store your belongings in some of the stackable hulls. The cockpit of these canoes is self-drainable. Some even have a drain plug in them and other features like a bow hatch, innovative molded-in handles, and drinking bottle holder. Sit-on-tops are models on which the entire family can enjoy. They make for an ideal recreational product.
Go and find kayaks that suit your style and budget and make a style statement.
