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 Kayak Roof Rack Foam Pads Straps Set  US $19.99
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 Minicell Foam for boats kayak canoe rooftop protector US $9.85
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 KAYAK PLANS lightweight foam kayak 21 pounds plansDVD US $9.95
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 RiverStones Outdoor Gear Canoe Kayak and Boat Cart No Flat Foam Filled Tires US $99.99
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 Carlisle Foam Block Rooftop Kayak Carrier Kit US $65.20
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 Attwood 11438 7 Car Top Kayak Carrier Kit W Protective Foam Blocks US $48.99
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 SLICK RYDR Custom made Foam Kayak Blocks set of 2 US $30.00
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 Malone Standard Foam Block Universal Car Top Kayak Carrier Kit Sports New Fas US $42.25
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 Malone Deluxe Foam Block Universal Car Top Large Kayak Carrier Kit US $49.99
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 RIverside universal kayak cartop carrier with straps hooks and foam blocks US $44.95
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 Malone Deluxe Foam Block Universal Car Top Large Kayak US $62.04
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 Malone Standard Foam Block Universal Roof Rack Kayak Kit US $31.95
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 GTS Sport Molded Foam Kayak Seat US $100.00
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 Serpac SE1220F Oversize Waterproof Kayak Photo Camera Gear Box Case w Foam US $312.68
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 Serpac SE1220 Oversize Waterproof Kayak Photo Camera Gear Box Case w o Foam US $194.83
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 Malone Standard Foam Block Universal Car Top Kayak Carr US $39.28
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 kayak paddle grip kit cushion foam US $14.95
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 Malone Standard Foam Block Universal Car Top Kayak Carrier Kit US $42.20
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 KAYAK TIE DOWN KIT WITH FOAM FOR YOUR CAR TOP US $53.20
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 Serpac SE300F Waterproof Pro Video Photo Kayaking Case w Foam US $30.94
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 Serpac SE300 Waterproof Pro Video Photo Kayaking Case w o Foam US $22.38
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 1971 OLD CROW Whiskey bourbon foam kayak Ad Print US $9.99
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 FOAM RUBBER CAR TOP KAYAK CARRIER BLOCK 3x15 w STRAP US $16.99
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 Kayak Canoe Roof Rack Foam Waterproof Dense US $19.99
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 Malone MPG152 Deluxe Car Rooftop Foam Rack Kayak Surfboard Sailboard Carrier Kit US $46.99
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 Equinox Monster Foam Block Kayak Kit Black US $63.50
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 GTS Expedition Molded Foam Kayak Seat US $180.00
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 LAVIKA CAR TOP CARRIER FITS MOST KAYAKS CANOES HD FOAM PADS STRAPS NEW US $9.50
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 Foam Block Universal Car Top Kayak Carrier mounts to naked roofs and Yakima bars US $19.99
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Marathon Industries 20501 4.10/3.50-4 - 4 Ply Rubber Replacement Wheel Tire and Tube $13.59 Pneumatic Tire and Tube Made to Fit Your Needs! Marathon has added pneumatic tires to their line for those who still demand air. This value driven line of quality air tires are mounted onto heavy duty steel rims to meet your needs! Improved Flexibility Space Saving Rim Not Included Tire: Pneumatic Tire and Tube 2.80 2.50-4in Pneumatic Tire and Tube 4.10 3.50-4in Pneumatic Tire and Tube 4.80 4.00-8... |
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Harmony Comfort Seat Pad, 8025055 $13.99 A comfortable paddler is a happy paddler. This Seat Pad features 1/4" (.65cm) thick minicell closed-cell foam with adhesive backing and is easily trimmed and installed. Easily cut to size for custom fit. Item #: 8025055 |
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Kayak on Rapids - 18W x 17H - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $30.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won't damage your paint or l... |
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Nose Pads By Apex Healthcare Products $1.39 Nose Pads By Apex Healthcare Products... |
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Blue Corded Foam Ear Plug, 1 Pair, 32 Nrr (EP-211) $2.95 New generation Elvex BlueTM, foam ear plugs with easier insertion and better noise reduction-32 NRR! (EP-211) Today's hearing protection users demand a high level of comfort, excellent noise reduction properties as well as ease of insertion. Elvex Blue offers all that and more. Safety and health professionals demand a foam ear plug which is easy to administer and offers a high level of hygiene.... |
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Elvex Uni-fit Corded Foam Ear Plug, 1 Pair, 31 Nrr (EP-113) $2.95 Elvex Uni-FitTM, Foam Ear Plugs with higher rating and easier insertion (EP-113) Elvex Uni-Fit foam ear plugs use a new slow expansion Polyurethane foam, that makes it easier for inexperienced users to make a good insertion. A correctly inserted plug will allow the user to get the benefit of the excellent attenuation. It is known fact that laboratory attenuation data often cannot be achieved in t... |
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Delkin Jellyfish Floating Waterproof Accessory Kit $2.88 The Delkin Devices DDFLOAT-JFISH Jellyfish Float Camera Case is a flotation accessory for waterproof cameras and housings when used on the surface. The Delkin Devices DDFLOAT-JFISH is buoyant enough to float compact digital cameras up to 8 oz, it is watertight down to 5'. Even in the murkiest conditions the float with it's yellow color is visible. Plus, the DDFLOAT-JFISH comes with a wrist strap, ... |
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CamSAVER Waterproof Floating Camera Strap for Sony / Kodak / Samsung / Panasonic / GE and Many More Waterproof Pocket Camcorders! **Includes Mini Tripod** $9.99 A life jacket for your camera!Lightweight and Super Buoyant Lightweight foam floats built into the strap keep your camera safely afloat. Durable construction is ready for any adventure. Lightweight design weighs only 0.3 lbs! Increased VisibilityThe bright yellow color of the strap allows you to easily locate your camera when its floating in the water.Easy InstallationThe durable strap lanyard con... |
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Harmony Cell Phone/GPS Dry Flex Case $23.96 If youAAAre prone to dropping your gloves off of chairlifts on sub-zero days, donAAAt even think of going out on the water without locking your cell phone or GPS in the Harmony Cell Phone/GPS Dry Flex Case. Now, if it jumps off your fumble-fingers and over the side of the boat, your device will stay dry and even float thanks to the caseAAAs dual-density foam. A waterproof, roll-down top allows for... |
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Pelican 1090 HardBack Notebook Carrying Case with Foam (Black) $146.95 FEATURES Watertight crushproof and dust proof: 1 O-ring sealed: 2 Vent with Gore-Tex membrane for auto pressure balance: 3 Shoulder strap included: 4 Unconditional lifetime guarantee: 5 Made in the USA: 6ATTRIBUTES Color: Charcoal Grey Foam: Polyurethane Inner Dimensions: 15.00 x 11.32 x 1.92 in. Materia... |
Kayaking Gear and Outfitting Tips For Women
Ladies, you don't have to settle for gear that doesn't fit right or look good! Almost every manufacturer is now making gear specifically designed for women. There is a variety of women's PFDs that fit the shapes of your upper bodies, small shaft paddles that are easier to hold, helmets with funky designs, sport tank tops and other comfy underlayers in groovy colours. So shop around and have fun picking out your gear!
By buying gear designed for women you're not only investing in yourself, but also in the future generations of girls and women who will enter the sport. Your buying power lets manufacturers know that there is a market for women's gear and encourages companies to invest money in R & D for those products. Your dollars can go a long way in improving the sport for all women.
Since whitewater kayaks are designed mainly by men, they are made with a man's body shape and performance potential in mind. For this reason, some female paddlers have a frustrating time in playboats that are not small and narrow enough for them to consistently perform tricks.
As the industry progresses, boat manufacturers are designing more boats in multiple sizes with women in mind, and you should now be able to find a suitable boat from most of the major companies. Each company makes boats that have their own unique shape and slightly different performance characteristics, so be sure to test drive as many as you can and don't settle for a mediocre fit.
To help create a better fit for comfort and performance, try the following outfitting tips.
Raise your seat. Raising your seat will counteract the sizeable depth of the kayak and give you more leverage, which translates into more power. You can achieve this by placing foam under or on top of your seat. Choose the thickness of foam depending on your height and comfort level. Usually one or two inches of additional height will be enough. The higher you raise your seat, the more leverage you will have. Remember also that the higher you raise your seat, the more unstable you will feel! If you feel too tippy after you raise your seat, take some of the foam out to lower it a little. Trial and error is the best way to find the balance point between stability and leverage for you.
Move your seat forward. Most production kayaks come with the seat moved all the way back. It is important for women to move their seats forward so that their body weight is centred over middle of the boat. This aggressive position makes it much easier for women to sink the bow of the boat when performing tricks like the cartwheel. It will also make it easier for you to maintain or regain control of the boat, because less of your weight will be towards the stern. This isn't just important for playboats, but also for river running kayaks because it will help your balance, stability and can keep the stern of your kayak from catching and flipping you over.
Be sure to have a strong, supportive back band. Having a good back band that keeps the body in a forward position is especially important for women, because they often find themselves being thrown backwards. Be sure that your back band is snug and supportive.
If your hips are uncomfortable and your feet are falling asleep a lot in your kayak be kind to your body and take out some of your hip padding. In general, women have fuller hips than men and that means that some of us don't need a lot of hip padding, if any at all. That's ok. You can still fit snugly in your kayak without a lot of hip padding.
Personally, I don't use a lot of padding for my hips so I make sure that I have a lot of foot foam or move my bulkhead closer to my seat which helps my knees stay in place under the thigh braces. Your kayak should fit like a glove, but it should also be comfortable.
"Believe in yourself. Know that you can, and you will succeed!" (Ruth Gordon)
About the Author
Anna Levesque was the 2001 Freestyle Kayaking World Championship Bronze Medalist and is a motivational keynote speaker. Her company Girls At Play, LLC offers white water kayaking tours, trips and classes for women.
