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The Need For The Kayak AccessoryGetting Started Start with clothing. Water sports demand a special type of clothing. It must be waterproof but not trap perspiration against the skin. The original kayak accessory was a suit made of the same type of animal skin as the covering of the kayak which was sewn to the kayak for a completely waterproof outfit. Today's fabrics don't need to be sewn to the kayak to provide waterproof protection. Remember to wear synthetics, not cotton, to find clothing that will allow freedom of movement and be durable. Dress in layers. Feet confined in narrow kayaks need waterproof sandals or booties rather than clunky boots. They should be flexible but have protective soles for use on land. Gloves are the kayak accessory that will protect the hands from cold, water and blisters. There are even gloves available that attach to the paddle. A kayaker has more contact with the water than most boaters do. A kayak rides low in the water and can turn over. On top of that, there isn't much water displacement in the thin silhouette. That means that taking on water can mean trouble. The kayak accessory designed to avoid that trouble is the sprayskirt. It fits over the paddler with suspenders and covers the chest down over the opening of the kayak. A simple sprayskirt can keep the paddle splash off your lap or the rapids out of the boat. With the danger of water in the boat, you will need all of your gear to be waterproof. Each kayak accessory should be made of water resistant material - like a vinyl food cooler that floats - or be stowed in a vinyl gear bag shaped to fit in the confined space of a kayak. A good kayak accessory is a flotation device for the paddle. Bright colors make it easier to find in rough water, too. Whatever kayak accessory you need, you will find that the sports outfitters are way ahead of you. |
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