Video: Guy cuts his new kayak in half with a chain-saw then glues it back together, drops it off a bridge and slides down a pile of gravel - then paddles. Local boat dealers are starting to carry it.
When trying to find a leak in a sprayskirt, I've found it helpful to take the boat into a dark room, stretch the skirt over the cockpit and feed a flashlight through the tunnel. If you shine the light from the inside on different parts of the skirt, youll see any tiny tears or porous areas. Smear ... Read more >>>
We can all smell it. Spring! Below is a pre-paddle checklist that will help get your gear in shape so your first time out will be as sweet as you imagine. I'm sure I forgot a few things so add as needed.
Boat: Tighten all screws. Grab loops/painters secure? Check hull for cracks/gouges. Repai... Read more >>>
