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Purchasing Kayaking GearThe first thing you will choose will be a kayak. You need to know if you are buying the right style, if you are paying the right price, and if you are using the right dealer. There are three classifications of kayaks: rigid kayaks made of plastic, fibreglass, or wood materials, folding boats, and inflatable boats. The rigid kayak is likely going to be the kayak you will purchase and is the most commonly kayak that is purchased. The plastic kayak is the least expensive and the fibreglass kayak is the lightest. Plastic boats are usually tougher than the fibreglass kayak, but can be difficult to repair once damaged. Other Gear Finding the right paddle, in terms of effective kayaking gear, isn't really all that complicated. You should consider the type of paddling you will be doing, your own height and body strength, and the width and height of your kayak in order to determine how you will find the best kayak paddle for your purchase price. Once decided, you will need to look at the blade length and shape, the shaft length and shape, and finally the materials used to construct the paddle before you make your final decision. Once again, this all depends on the type of kayaking you plan on doing. You will also need safety equipment like helmets and personal floatation devices. Anyone you are buying kayaking gear from should be able to fix you up with the right fit of this kayaking gear. You should wear a certain classification of floatation device for the kayaking trips you go on; most recommend a US Coast Guard Class 3 floatation device for maximum protection but the state minimums in your area may deviate. |
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