Enjoying the sport of kayaking takes more than a kayak. You’ll also need the right kayaking equipment.
When you venture out to purchase a kayak, don’t forget to stock up on all of the essential kayak equipment. The kayak itself is secondary. To make sure that you don’t spend your entire budget on the boat, and be forced to settle for second-rate equipment, always purchase your kayak equipment first.
Your kayaking experience will be far less enjoyable if you’re up the creek with a poor paddle.
Be sure to have these items on your kayak equipment-shopping list:
* Paddles
* Paddle float
* Life jackets
* Wet suit
* Footwear
* Spray skirts
* Dry bags
If you plan to buy and use a kayak, these pieces are absolutely essential.
Some pieces of kayaking equipment are necessary, others can be considered optional. The most important pieces of must-have kayaking equipment are the paddles. Without good paddles, you’ll have trouble navigating your kayak and will not enjoy the experience as much. On the other hand, every kayaker does not require wet suits. Wet suits are only necessary if...