The Sea Eagle 385ft FastTrack inflatable kayak is fast, lightweight, incredibly stable, and super durable. It’s the best inflatable kayak in its class and a perfect choice for anyone who paddles on flatwater lakes, bays, marshes, calm rivers, and whitewater up to Class II rapids.
Many people who get into kayaking start out alone. But kayaking alone isn’t always safe or fun. This is where choosing a kayaking group or club comes in. Joining other paddlers on the water provides a wonderful sense of community and a great way to bond with new friends with similar interests.
Though I’ve listed nine ways to find kayak groups near you, online community kayak groups and kayak clubs are two of the easiest ways to find fellow paddlers. Searching for kayak groups online on Meetup.com, Facebook, and forums like Reddit and Quora will rapidly lead you to groups that offer learning, events, and paddling opportunities in your area.
Kayaking groups provide the benefit of community with other paddlers who are open to building new friendships with like-minded paddlers who have an interest in safety, education, competitions, exploration, leisurely paddles, stewardship opportunities, and motivating others.
The maximum weight capacity of a kayak is very important whether you are renting or buying. If you overload a kayak its performance can suffer greatly or worse… It can sink. Let’s look at why kayak weight limits are a concern and how a kayak’s optimal performance weight limit differs.
Want to save money when buying a kayak? Buying used can save you up to 50% off the price of a new kayak. The savings depends on demand, location, age, construction quality, condition, season, and marketplace.
The choice between a kayaking wetsuit or drysuit primarily depends on air and water temperatures. A kayak drysuit is the best choice in winter when the air and water temperatures are both cold. Whereas, a wetsuit is best when the water is cold but the air is warm.
Understanding Aquaglide’s inflatable boat materials, design, and construction is important in choosing the right kayak or SUP for your paddling style. The following research will help you narrow down your choices.
Advanced Elements Kayaks are made of multiple air chambers for optimum safety and rigidity and multi-layer construction with PVC tarpaulin hull material for durability while bow and stern aluminum rib frames and BackBone and drop-stitch floors enhance rigidity, paddling, and tracking capabilities.