Menu
I am a 16 year old student from Norway, I do not have a lot of money. Every year we get 2 months of summer vacation, and for several years I have had no idea what to do during those 2 months. I have been searching for a good hobby for years without luck, and … Read more
When my partner and I decided to make a move from the city the coast, there was a whole lot to look forward to. I had grown up beside the sea but had lived most of my adult life in landlocked cities. So, I’d almost forgotten what it was like to be able to avail … Read more
If you never heard of Advanced elements brand maybe you need to know one thing: One of the founders is Charlie Hall who invented the waterbed. He met his partner Clay Haller and both founded the company in 2001. Almost 20 years later they are part of the big three leader companies in inflatable kayaking. … Read more
I am a division one UK based paddler and level 2 slalom coach primarily for intermediate paddlers. When I compete, I use the Jem Racing Vanquish 2 C1 as oppose to the more popular and predominant Vajda model. While a smaller company, Jem Racing has shown to still be one of the more predominant makers … Read more
Rainbow Kayaks are a subsidy of the Italian thermoplastic company Euro-Tank Nord Sr, are the first Italian kayak company and have been in production for 20+ years. While most Americans are probably unfamiliar with the brand, they have a steady following and are especially popular as rental kayaks, thanks to their durability and stability. One … Read more
When I made the move from the big smoke (Madrid, Spain) to the small coastal town where I currently live (Xàbia, Alicante), I was keen to get back to a sport I had practiced so much as a young teenager: kayaking. My new home is just 100 metres from the sea and although I love … Read more
I work as a professional Kayak Guide in Finland and the Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 was a kayak I would use myself if I was doing longer trips with bulky items for camping and I would usually suggest this kayak to beginner paddlers who just wanted to try something a little faster. It was also … Read more
I work as a professional Kayak Guide in Finland and the Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 was one of the boats I used the most, especially during very windy days and days that I was not working, when I had the time to do multi day trips out to the islands and go camping. It is … Read more
The Project X by Wavesport is a full on playboat meant for having fun down the river or playing on your local wave. The kayak comes in the following sizes: 48 (small), 56 (medium), 64 (large) – and comes with adjustable outfitting for that perfect fit. The medium sized boat is 5’11” long, weighs 32 … Read more
I work as a professional Kayak Guide in Finland, I used a Zephyr 160 or 155 almost exclusively all last summer in the Helsinki Archipelago. I used it in winds ranging from 2 mps to 12 mps, in both flat and pretty rough seas and from trips ranging of a few hours to a few … Read more