Extreme Sports

Kayaking can be as strenuous or easygoing as you like, depending on the watercourse you choose and the paddle you use. you do need to be aware that kayaking can be dangerous even on the gentlest of rivers so you should always be aware of your own capabilities and what accessories you will need to get you out of trouble should the situation arise.

Kayak paddles are an essential accessory that you need in kayaking water sports. Various kinds of paddles are available for kayakers and the different shafts vary with use. Follow these easy tips and you will find the perfect kayak paddle for your needs.

• Choose a paddle that fits your body size. The paddle is an extension of your arm and should be easy to hold and use. You can get a good measurement for the right size for your body by holding the shaft of the paddle where you normally would while rafting. The blade should be about four to five inches from the palm of your hand.
• Consider the length of your upper body as well as the width of the kayak you will most likely use. You may be tall but have a short torso. You would need a shorter paddle in that case.
• Rent various paddles before choosing your own to buy. Kayak rentals are up and down all the good rivers, but the rental people typically only like you to take one paddle at a time in case you tip and lose the extras. You may have to go out a few times to try the different kinds of paddles available.
• Check out paddles made of different materials and think about which might work best for your personal use. Paddles can be made of wood, aluminum and plastic. Some are lighter, while others may be more durable.
• Compare wood and aluminum paddles. Wood paddles covered in fiberglass are very durable but will give your arms a workout. Aluminum paddles may not give you as much power as you might like in the water, but they will be easier on the joints.
• Look at one-piece shafts and shafts that come apart for convenient storage and travel. A solid construction may last longer, but you won’t need to travel in a van or SUV every time you want to go kayaking just to fit the paddle.
• Buy a kayak paddle with an oval grip on the shaft. They are much easier on the hands in the long run than the old-fashioned round grips.

Yakgrips Kayak Paddle Grips (1 Pair): Yakgrips are great new paddling accessory. These simple, light weight additions to your favorite paddle will greatly improve your paddling experience. They are available for take apart and solid shaft paddles. These simple but ingenious devices are easy to install or remove. Some paddlers will deny they need them until the day they try them! Other paddlers know on sight that this is the accessory that they must have. Either way you can’t go wrong with Yakgrips. Prevents Blisters and calluses. Gives you a better grip for more efficient paddling. Soft and comfortable. Reduce fatigue on long paddling trips. The Most Comfortable Paddle Accessory on the Market.

SeaSense Aluminum Kayak Paddle (96 Inch): Lightweight black aluminum shaft with black molded plastic blades. Two piece construction for easy storage and 3 position adjustments for ease of use. Drip guards and Foam rubber grips for X-treme comfort. X-treme balanced kayak paddle. 3 positions. Foam grips for extreme comfort. Drip guards.

Bending Branches Whisper AS Kayak Paddle: Bending Branches Whisper AS Kayak Paddle - This entry-level paddle boasts features usually found only on expensive models: a composite ferrule that won’t seize up in sand or salt water, a high-performance Dream blade shape, and 3M Versafit grips. Special Feature: 3M Versafit grips, Weight: 38 oz., Blade Size: Dream (6.75in x 18in), Shaft Size: Regular, Shaft Material: Aluminum, Blade Material: Injection-molded nylon/fiberglass.

Seattle Sports Co. Paddle Leash: Unique quick-release-at-paddle feature allows paddle to be quickly and easily attached/detached to/from leash. The streamlined, low-profile retractile cord is easy to pack and stays out the way, while providing an 8′ expansion. Unique quick-release-at-paddle. Streamlined, low-profile retractile cord with 8′ expansion. Constructed with a heavy-duty snaphook for maximum durability. Constructed with internal Kevlar cord filament for maximum breaking strength. Dimensions: 34.25″ x .25″.

Stearns 4-Piece Kayak Paddle (Black, Universal): Universal(89.5″. 3 lb. 13 oz.). Lightweight, durable aluminum shaft. Adjustable blade position for different paddling styles. Breaks down for easy storage and portability. Easy grip shaft. Floats for easy retrieval. Nylon/mesh drawstring carry bag includes.

Sevylor Adjustable Length Kayak Paddle: Sevylor’s Kayak Paddle offers telescoping length for easy adjustment and breaks down into 5 pieces for convenient storage. 89-in length, 7.75-in blade length, Touring paddle, Compact and 5 pieces.

Seattle Sports Co. Paddle Float: An essential self-rescue device for kayakers, this dual chambered paddle float is designed with an extra large capacity for maximum buoyancy. An essential self-rescue device for kayakers. Dual chambered paddle float is designed with an extra large capacity for maximum buoyancy. Quick release buckles for easy attachment to kayak paddle. Clip on safety tether to eliminate loss. Wt: 15oz / 425g. Air chambers:18.5″ x 12.5″.

Advanced Elements Compact Touring Paddle 4: This Advanced Elements 4-part Paddle is portable and lightweight touring paddle with a dihedrial blade for improved efficiency. Asymmetrical blades, Dihedrial blade for improved efficiency, Blade Angle: 60 degrees, RHC, LHC, and unfeathered and Length: 231 cm.

Sea Eagle 8′ Double End Paddle: Designed for Sea Eagle’s inflatable canoes, kayaks, and PaddleSkis, this 8-foot double-end paddle is lightweight yet durable, making it ideal for river rafting and open water trips. The paddle features an anodized aluminum shaft with sturdy Fibrylon blades capable of knifing through the water quickly. Users will also appreciate the snap-lock button, which not only lets you disconnect the shaft into two parts for easy carrying, but also to feather the blades at up to 65 degrees for better forward speed. Weighing just 3 pounds 1 ounce, the paddle offers a longer reach than Sea Eagle’s AB2 paddle but is every bit as reliable. Eight-foot double-end paddle for canoes, kayaks, and PaddleSkis. Anodized aluminum shaft with sturdy Fibrylon blades. 65-degree feather capacity provides better forward speed. Snap-lock button for disconnecting shaft or feathering blades. Measures 8 feet long; weighs 3 pounds, 1 ounce.

Kayak Splash Guards: The Splash Guards by Premier Kayak: DIMENSIONS: Approx. 9″ length by 4″ wide. CONTENT: Made of neoprene and Velcro fastener. COLORS: Black and Camouflage. Available in white, black, or gray logo. FUNCTION: Greatly decreases water drip and splash back from paddle. Keeps hands and lap dry. Easily adjusts to fit single, two piece, and odd shaped paddles. COMPANY: Made in the USA products. Premier Kayak is a company revolutionizing comfort, quality and performance in the kayaking industry. Founded in 2005 by recreational kayakers, we are a business based on a love for paddling and the outdoors. Black w/ black logo(Black/Black), Black w/ white logo(Blk/White), Black w/ Gray logo(Blk/Gray). Camouflage with black logo(Camo/Blk), camo w/ white logo(Camo/White), & camo w/ gray logo(Camo/Gray). Sold in pairs. Made of neoprene and Velcro fastener. Greatly decreases water drip & splash back from paddle; keeps hands and lap dry. Easily adjusts to fit single, two piece, and odd shaped paddles. Made in USA.

Kong Touring and White Water Kayak Security Cable: Lasso Security Cables will keep your Kayak safe, whether you’re traveling across town, around the globe, stopping for a bite to eat, taking a day hike, spending the night in a motel or if you just want to leave your vehicle unattended while you do a little urban exploring. Wherever you store your kayak, rest assured it will be where you left it when you return for your next adventure. Lasso is made from tough vinyl-coated galvanized steel aircraft cable with a durable integrated tamper-proof lock; no other kayak lock provides greater protection and peace of mind. Made with heavy duty vinyl coated steel aircraft cable. Most versatile anti-theft devise available for your Kayak. Specifically made for Touring and White water Kayaks. Durable heavy duty lock uses a key or Cutomized Combination. The large cable and lock assembly is an impressive visual deterrent.

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Foam Paddle Float Yellow: The Wxtex Foam Paddle Float is an essential piece of sea kayaking self-rescue equipment. If you bail in your sea kayak, you’ll need the paddle float to secure your boat and give you the leverage to get back in it. The Foam Float eliminates the need to spend extra time in icy water inflating the floatit’s already ready to go. Closed cell PE foam keeps it positively buoyant all the time. Reinforced mesh holds your paddle secure and reflective tape keeps you visible.

Werner Camano Paddle - Carbon Blade - Bent Carbon Shaft: The Camano is Werner’s most balanced touring paddle. It has a low angle blade design with a mid-size blade that offers the perfect combination for paddlers who want power yet use a relaxed all around touring stroke. The Camano also offers the best balance of light swing weight and smooth forward strokes. This reduces fatigue on longer tours and means you don’t need to be a body builder to handle the paddle. The bent shaft version features a neutral bend that naturally aligns your wrist with the paddle blade making it more comfortable and reducing strain.

Werner Sprite 2 Piece Paddle - Childrens: Your kids aren’t fooled. They know the difference between a real paddle like the Werner Sprite and the more common kids paddle. While most kid-specific paddles have all the technology and comfort of a spatula, the Sprite uses the same shape and dihedral design as an adult paddle, just on a smaller scale. A proportionally smaller version of Werner’s popular touring blade is mounted on a fiberglass shaft, also proportionally narrower to fit little hands. The long, thin touring style blades are super efficient, so kids won’t get frustrated because their strokes don’t take them anywhere, and the fiberglass shaft is comfortable on the hands. All this adds up to a paddle your kids will enjoy using, vital to the hardest step of all, getting them out there to understand why mom and dad love kayaking.

Carlisle Magic Fiberglass Paddle - Straight Shaft: If you need some flexibility in your recreational kayaking paddle, try out the Carlisle Magic Fiberglass Paddle. Carlisle made this straight shaft paddle with fiberglass, which gives you more flexibility than a carbon paddle. This flexibility allows you to paddle more easily, which saves your arm strength so you can stay out on the water longer. The Magic Fiberglass Paddle also has a wide blade shape, which takes large bites in the water, so you move quickly.

Lendal Carbon Touring Shaft with VariLok - Straight / CC (G1F): The Lendal Grade 1F sets the standard for performance touring shafts. Light in weight, provides excellent breaking strength, and has enough flex to help prevent joint problems, but not so much that it wastes stroke energy. Part of a a modular system. That means that every blade fits every shaft, so you can mix and match system components to create a paddle ideally suited to any paddling activity. Weight 10.1oz.

Werner Double Diamond Bent Shaft: The Double Diamond is ideal for serious play boating. It offers a great combination of powerful down tilted blades and light buoyant strokes needed for freestyle power and control. Specs & Features Foam Core blade is light and buoyant in aerated water enhancing aggressive play boating moves and rolling Down-tilt blades have a very powerful catch Impact resistant Kevlar is molded into the power face along with a double layer of Dynel edging for added durability. Bent Shaft naturally aligns wrists for less stress on joints. Great fitting grip and neutral bend offers immediate comfort that’s easy to use. Balanced and predictable for precise control and performance Blade Size:48×19.5cm Asymetrical Paddle Weight: 1049g (37oz) at 197cm.

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