Kayak
Kayak is a unique kind of boat that can be equipped for maximum comfort. On our website, you can find a variety of accessories for whitewater kayaks and best gear, which will allow you to customize and make it unique and inimitable. But most importantly, they can make our water activities more joyful and pleasant.
Kayak types
Recreational Kayaks
- For calm, inland waters.
- Very comfortable.
- Shorter, wider and more stable.
- Perfect for day trips.
- Sit-in, sit-on-top and inflatable options.
Great for beginners, families, or those looking to paddle on calm, inland waters, like lakes or ponds. They have a cockpit, so the paddler sits inside, but there’s no sprayskirt, which can feel more comfortable for first-time kayakers.
River Kayaks
- Responsive, maneuverable.
- For rivers, lakes.
- Tight fit.
These short, stubby boats are built to be responsive and maneuverable. They’re usually a tight fit due to their length and are intended to be used with a sprayskirt. River boats are fun and best used on river and lakes.
Sit-on-top Kayaks
- For calm, warm water.
- Great for anglers.
- You’re nor closed in, which some peoples like.
- Stable and easy to get in and out of for swimming.
- Great for beginners and families.
These are great for calm, warm water and are popular with anglers. They capsize easily and can be difficult to flip back up, so although they’re called “ocean” kayaks, they are not a good option for cold ocean water.
Sea Kayaks
- Ocean, wind and waves.
- Difficult for flip.
distinct long, thin shape of this kayak helps the boat track in a straight line in variable conditions, like wind and waves. They’re also a little more difficult to flip than river boats, making perfect for the ocean.
Inflatable Kayaks
- Most pack down to suitcase size.
- Easy to transport — no roof racks needed.
- Usually 7-17 kg (15-37 lbs).
Touring Kayaks
- Longer with lots of storage.
- Made to handle rougher water.
Modular Kayaks
- for easy transport and storage with the perfomance of hard-shell boat.
Folding Kayaks
- for touring.
- Easy to transport and store.
Whitewater Kayaks
- Extremely maneuverable, durable kayak used on fast flowing whitewater rivers.
Hybrid Kayaks
- Kayak-canoe hybrids that are usually more stable than traditional kayaks.
- Commonly used by fishing kayakers.
Racing Kayaks
- Created to go as fast ad possible in a straight line.
- They are know to be very unstable and not beginner-friendly.
Of course, first of all, it is important to consider the type of your kayak when choosing accessories and additional tools. First, they can vary by the number of seats:
- single;
- double;
- 3 or more seats.
Second — by the hull:
- sit-on-top,
- recreational,
- touring
- inflatable,
- pedaling.
Main types of kayaking
Recreational kayaking
This is basic kayaking that take place usually on well-protected lakes and other safe bodies of water.
Touring kayaking
Takes place also on protected bodies of water, it is not necessarily reserved for beginning paddlers.
Sea kayaking
Is done out in the ocean or on other bodies of water that are large and unpredictable.
Whitewater kayaking
Exciting and extremely dangerous type and take place on rivers, streams, and creeks where rapids.
Surf kayaking
It takes place in the ocean but uses kayaks similarly shaped to whitewater boats.
Sit-on-top kayaking
It is popular for both recreational and also very specialized purposes, such as fishing, diving, surfing.
Sport kayaking
That’s a general concept to say that there are many kayaks that are designed and outfitted with specific purposes. For example: fishing kayaks have rod holders affixed to them, kayaks for excursions can fit camping gear, scuba diving kayaks have a cutout in the kayak for the dive tank to fit and so on.
Depending on this, various options of hinged tooling are selected.
Also, kayaks differ in design, as do other types of water transport:
- rigid frame;
- rigid frame & soft shell;
- inflatable.
Inflatable models are lightweight and easy to carry. Rigid frames, however, are the best in terms of reliability. A rigid frame can also be made of various material types, ranging from lightweight foam to steel or wooden frame. We’ve reviewed different kayak models and selected the most versatile accessories for you to fit different types of boats, from inflatables to rigid frame options.
Accessories and gear for all kayak types
No matter what type of boat you prefer, we have selected a variety of accessories and gear for you to create maximum comfort and provide adequate sun and rain protection. And the first thing that needs your attention is a kayak seat. We have selected several different options for maximum comfort and thermal insulation, ranging from simple inflatable cushions for all occasions to professional gel-filled backrest seats. Moreover, you can find them on our website:
- sun and rain tents (models for both inflatable and rigid kayaks);
- trolling motors with batteries;
- removable, fast installation and easy operation sails;
- anchor cable support brackets;
- additional side stabilizers to prevent tipping over;
- and more…
A small berth should be set up near your house at your boat’s mooring site for convenience. We’ve picked up a few models of floating docks that are easy to install for you. All of them are made of high-quality and corrosion-resistant materials. There are detailed reviews of the accessories for your kayaks on the website. Get to know them and make the right choice.