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Monday, June 4, 2012

Choosing The Best Accessories For Kayaking

By Britany Lynch


With new products released annually for canoeing, boating and canoeing, you may be overwhelmed and unsure what's actually the very best. Here's a look at some great gear for your next canoeing trip that is affordable, efficient and safe.

New flash-lamps and headlights come on the market every year and, while the majority are well made and fine to use, 1 or 2 stand out. The 1st is the Navi Light 360 manufactured by Navisafe. This product offers a full 360 degrees of light and can be mounted on the deck on a cap or on your lifestyle jacket with a lanyard or magnet. It includes a hook/loop strap connection a neck lanyard and a detachable magnetic disc and offers constant white light in a full circle. You can also change the settings for 90-degree directional targeting or flashing. This light lasts for 120 hours on 3 AAA batteries.

Another great piece of gear for paddle sports is the Guppie from Columbia Brook Knife & Tool. This miniscule clip-on tool is a combination wrench, knife, screw driver and carabiner and is both convenient and simple to use. It even contains a holder with 3 screwdriver heads.

Next is the Yakgrips from Cascade Stream, which are truly a must-have for any keen kayaker. These neoprene tubes slip above the shaft of your paddle for a delicate grip and remain ready working wonders to prevent blisters and sore hands after hours of paddling.

Finally, the Yakuzzi, also from Cascade Stream, is a simple but convenient bit of gear you may wish to try. The Yakuzzi permits you to keep a drink container close by and hangs off the cockpit edge of your canoe. This neoprene drink holder uses a clamp attachment to remain on the side of your inflatable kayak. While it can't be used with a spray skirt, it's still an reasonable and fun accessory to keep your drink at your side.




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