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Getting in and out of a kayak

1/28/2015

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Getting in and out of a kayak is probably what most beginners fear the most.  It can be awkward and challenging, but here's how to do it with ease.

The key is keeping your weight low and centered.

At the dock:

*  Untie the kayak and keep the line in your hand

*  In shallow water you can lift your paddle vertically - set one end into the bottom of the water snug against the kayak side steady it.   If you're in deeper water lay your paddle within reach and you'll use the dock edge to steady you.

*  Sit on the dock edge dangling your legs over and balance the cockpit edge with your feet to line up your entry position - drop the tie line into the cockpit.


*  Using the dock edge to steady you, swing one foot then quickly the other into the center of the cockpit - quickly crouch down - then sit.



*  Take your paddle in your hand, rest it across the cockpit and adjust the tie line so it won't drag when you paddle.

Upon return, exiting is basically the same in reverse
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We Need Boats, You Need Space 

1/19/2015

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Do you need more room in your garage? Do you have a kayak or canoe taking up space?  Do you want it gone, but still want to be able to use it from time to time?  Pea River Outdoors is accepting damage-free kayak and canoes in exchange for a one year pass.  We need more boats to accommodate groups and you need more space. It's a win-win.  If you'd rather sell it to us, show us what you have and your asking price.

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Sit On Top Kayaks

1/14/2015

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A Sit On Top Kayak is ideal for a beginner or really any paddler.  They are really fun and easy to use.

There's little to think about here - a Sit On Top is simply an open hull (a paddleboard) with a seat that, as the name indicates . . . you sit on top of! They are easy to keep upright because they have a wider beam.  This extra width makes them more stable.  If they do flip they will upright easily because there is no enclosed cockpit to get swamped and the rotomolded type seals air inside making it naturally light and buoyant. 

Sit On Tops are so popular that they account for almost one third of all the kayaks sold today, and are used all the time here at Pea River Outdoors!

They are manufactured in solo or tandem designs.  Some designs have bulkheads built in for storage, though it's minimal.  They are typically manufactured in plastic (rotomolded) or fiberglass which makes them very low maintenance, light weight and durable.

You will love to Pea with a Sit On Top Kayak!  Our singles are $28 for the day.

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