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If you have ever taken a journey by Kayak you will fully appreciate just how awesome it is. Kayaking is a great sport whether you do for competition, for adventure, of just as a hobby. But even though some Kayakers only do it as a fun way of seeing Mother Nature at her most elemental, they take their sport very seriously. Kayaking provides you with a different view of your surroundings and offers you the opportunity to pit yourself against the forces of nature. White water kayaking will put you up against some of the most exciting and fastest rapids in the world.
Kayak Terminology
* The bow: This is the term used for the front of a kayak.
* The Bilge Pump: A Bilge Pump is the hand powered pump that is used to pump any large excesses of water out of the kayak
* The Bulkhead: This is a vertical separator made from foam and is positioned inside the kayak. As well as providing strengthening to the hull, it also provides flotation.
* The Chine: This term refers to the edges of the kayak and in particular to any alterations in angles
* A Demo Boat: This is the name given to a kayak that is used to allow kayakers a test drive of the various models
* The Dry Bag. Not at all technical this one. It's simply the name given to the waterproof bag used for stowing and keeping various items dry.
* The Stern: As you probably already may know, this refers to the back of a kayak.
Fundamental Kayak Gear
The Kayak: Kayaks come in different models for different applications, such as kayaking for fun, kayaking on the sea, and rocky river kayaking, sometimes called creek kayaking. You chose the kayak type according to which form of kayaking you plan to do. The other thing to take into consideration is your height and weight which determines the right kayak size for you.
The Kayak Paddle: There are various types of paddle and you select the one you need based on the type of kayaking you will be doing, and also the size of the kayak you will be kayaking sorrento.
Personal Flotation Devices: This is potentially your life saver if you capsize and you are required to wear one by law. Wearing the correct size in the appropriate manner is essential. A Type 3 PFD is the approved device for kayaking. |
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