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Large Utensil Organizer Fabric organizer hangs from food preparation table or nearby tree and provides a place to store and drip-dry camp kitchen utensils, and silverware. Attached cam buckle straps for hanging. Made of strong polyester mesh material.... |
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Whitewater Kayak Magnet $4.99 Made of highly detailed hand painted resin, these magnets arestrong enough to hold your longest gear list between trips.... |
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Utensil Organizer - Small Fabric organizer hangs from food preparation table or nearby tree and provides a place to store and drip-dry camp kitchen utensils, and silverware. Made of strong polyester mesh material.... |
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The Kayaker's Edge : Dynamic Whitewater Instruction [VHS] $16.90 Jump into the river and start having fun with The Kayaker's Edge. This instructional video, written and produced by 1992 Olympic forerunner and announcer Kent Ford, paces you through basic and intermediate techniques of white-water kayaking. The style is informal, often humorous, but the skillful camera work catches nuances of motion and points of view you'd never see with a live instructor. Of co... |
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The Kayak Roll [VHS] $24.50 The Kayak Roll demonstrates and explains a smooth and effortless roll. Crystal clear underwater footage, animation, and explanations make this a video you don't want to miss! Designed for every skill level, beginner to teacher. This DVD presents a step by step learning progression enabling you to learn an effortless roll from scratch. The diagnostic section offers solutions to help you tune-up or ... |
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Aphrodisia $22.95 A 16 mm Whitewater Stimulant by Eric Voake. Shot on 16mm film in West Virginia, Ecuador and Colorado, this video includes some sick drops and beautiful scenery. Squirt boating and rodeo footage balances the heinous waterfall scenes also.... |
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Whitewater Kayaking Box Set $47.95 The definitive and complete DVD guide to whitewater paddling! Includes 4 full-length award winning DVDs by World Champion kayaker Ken Whiting, which when combined cover virtually every element of whitewater paddling.Liquid Skills - voted as Paddler magazine's Best Instructional - provides a solid foundation of skills and concepts for both new and experienced paddlers.SOAR - Also known as Skills On... |
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Ej's Playboating Basics $19.95 From how to roll in a hole, surf a wave, to cartwheels, wave spins, flatwater tricks, and more. The foundations of playboating for every skill level are found here, so there is no skill level that won't benefit from Basics. Get it today and have more fun on the river your next time out.... |
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Eric Jacksons Rolling and Bracing Kayak Roll DVD $29.95 The most effective method to learn the kayak roll and kayak brace is also the most fun. This program teaches you how to roll and brace in flatwater first. Then it teaches you how to improve your roll and brace, whether you are an advanced kayaker and miss the occasional roll while playboating or river running, or you just want to get a great roll before you test it in the whitewater. EJ has create... |
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Kayaking Spray Skirts
As compared to the several surface water sports like windsurfing, sailing, rafting, kitesurfing and rowing, kayaking involves the use of very few types of equipment and is hence easy to practice. A kayak and a paddle are the only basic equipments required to indulge in kayaking. However, with the evolution of the sport, yet another element that has been added to the kayaking kit is the spray skirt.
Use of Kayaking Spray Skirts
A spray skirt is designed in such a way that it acts as apparel for the paddler as well as an extra fitting to the kayak. The spray skirt is attached to the cockpit of the kayak and its upper end is tightened around the body of the paddler.
Thus, this serves as a dual purpose of preventing the water from entering the cockpit and also keeps the paddler dry. The spray skirt fits snugly to the torso of the paddler and acts as a watertight seal for the kayak. Although, many spray skirts available today have storage compartments or adjustable features, there is a possibility of water leakage through such spray skirts. Hence, it is recommended that paddlers opt for one-piece spray skirts.
Although, spray skirts usually cover the cockpit completely, there are half spray skirts now available that cover only its upper section. Such spray skirts are great in hot conditions as they ensure sufficient air circulation while protecting the water from entering the cockpit.
Types of Spray Skirts
Spray skirts are usually used for whitewater kayaking where the paddler has to face some turbulent waters. However, with the increase in recreational and touring kayaking, spray skirts are now designed for these purposes also.
Whitewater kayaking involves the maximum use of spray skirts. As the kayak propels down the gushing rapids, the spray skirt acts as a perfect shield and keeps the cockpit dry even after a long kayaking session. Usually, these are one-piece spray skirts with thicker neoprene and sealed seams. Whitewater spray skirts are made of neoprene as it is a stronger material and fits tightly to the cockpit and keep out water completely. Neoprene spray skirts are perfect for winter months or kayaking in colder locations.
Spray skirts used for touring or recreational purposes are not as strong as the whitewater spray skirts. These are lightweight spray skirts and have features like removable suspenders and adjustable waist bands. Although they are water resistant, they may not keep out water completely. Touring or recreational water skirts are made of nylon or a combination of nylon and neoprene. These water skirts are not 100% water resistant but provide great comfort to the paddler.
Points to Remember
While using a spray skirt, paddlers should remember a few points:
1. While attaching a spray skirt to the kayak, always begin attaching from the back of the kayak.
2. Paddlers are recommended to wear their life jackets over the spray skirts as they tighten the spray skirts further.
3. The spray skirts must be easy to detach, especially when the kayak capsizes. While attaching the grab loop must be above the spray skirt.
If maintained properly, a good spray skirt is very useful in protecting the paddler and ensuring an enjoyable kayaking experience.
About the Author
Marc Fredmen is a kayaking expert and writes
articles on kayaking for beginners
. Beginners can learn
basics of whitewater kayaking
easily.
