Archive for September, 2009

How do you flip from a overturned kayak?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Private Footballer! asked:

I am a beginner kayaker and I was wondering how do you flip over if your kayak overturns in the water and you are upside down?

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Is there something I can buy to attach my kayak to a chevy 2500 van?

Monday, September 28th, 2009
sportbominable asked:

I have a Chevy 2500 conversion van. It is similar to a Chevy Express. The kayak cannot fit inside the van, so is there something I can buy that attaches to the outside? We have an extended cab pick up with an 8 foot bed, but my husband and I and our 4 toddlers with car seats will not fit inside it. How do you bring your kayak along on vacations when you don’t have a truck or suv?

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Where can I check water levels for kayaking?

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Sarah C asked:

I need to know what the water level is in the broad river in Georgia, for a kayaking trip.
Anyone know of a website?

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Is it normal to have water come through the holes in a kayak?

Monday, September 28th, 2009
jamprl asked:

My dad and I are having an argument over the small amount of water that comes into my kayak through the small holes in the boat. I say the holes are part of the design, to better balance/ballast the boat when you’re in the water, he says it’s not natural and there’s probably a leak somewhere.

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What is the difference between kayaking and rowing?

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
jake_the_snake asked:

I am looking at getting in to one of the two, which would give me a better work out and what are the differences in cost as I am looking at joining a club then buying my own.

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Where is the best place to kayak with killer whales?

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
soothethecat asked:

I want to kayak with killer whales (orca). Where would be the best place to go and when?

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Who makes a Tandem Kayak that can also be paddled solo?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
DaMan asked:

I’m looking for a Tandem Kayak with room for gear that could also be easily paddled / handled solo. I’d prefer a sit on top, and it doesn’t seem that a sit-in would be able to be configured this way. Any information would be appreciated. Specifically Make, Model, or website where I can look at them. Thanks in advance!

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What is the best time of year to buy a kayak for a good deal? also, what is a good kayak for a beginner?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
soulrebel asked:

What is the best time to buy a kayak in the midwest area?Also….i am a completely new beginner in the kayaking world. What is a cheap but not crappy kayak that would be a good deal for me. should i get a used kayak and if so where would i find one? i dont want something really fancy and i dont want something flimsy and weak.

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kayak rack for 3 kayaks?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
rocknrollskwurl asked:

were getting three otterxt kayaks and need to carry all three on top of a mercury mountianeer. what is the best way to do this?

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How long would it take to kayak or canoe the murray river (victoria/nsw)?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
t1m3_warp3r asked:

A friend and i are wanting to canoe or kayak the murray, a length of 2575km’s, we will go with the current. How long would it take? Any tips or anything from those who have done it?

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