Essential Kayak Equipment
Kayak
Whitewater kayaks are completely different from Sea or Touring kayaks. The type of kayak you choose depends completely on what type of paddling you wish to do and what level of paddler you are.
Paddle
Each type of kayaking uses a different type of paddle. The store where you buy your equipment can help you figure out which paddle goes with the kayak you decide to buy.
PFD
PFD stands for Personal Flotation Device and is essentially a life jacket or life preserver for kayakers.
Sprayskirt
Sprayskirts help keep the water out of the kayak. They are necessary for Whitewater and Sea Kayaking. Recreational kayaking can do without them. You must be sure that the skirt fits both you and the kayak.
Helmet
Helmets are a requirement for Whitewater Kayaking. They are not a requirement for Sea Kayaking.
Whitewater kayaks are completely different from Sea or Touring kayaks. The type of kayak you choose depends completely on what type of paddling you wish to do and what level of paddler you are.
Paddle
Each type of kayaking uses a different type of paddle. The store where you buy your equipment can help you figure out which paddle goes with the kayak you decide to buy.
PFD
PFD stands for Personal Flotation Device and is essentially a life jacket or life preserver for kayakers.
Sprayskirt
Sprayskirts help keep the water out of the kayak. They are necessary for Whitewater and Sea Kayaking. Recreational kayaking can do without them. You must be sure that the skirt fits both you and the kayak.
Helmet
Helmets are a requirement for Whitewater Kayaking. They are not a requirement for Sea Kayaking.
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