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An Explanation of our Recommendations. Kayaks range in price from £250 to £2250, Paddles from £30 to £300. So what is the difference and are you buying the right combination of boat and kit? It is hoped this page will help your decision making process. You can select your own outfit from our comprehensive range of boats and equipment. Click here to close this window |
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Fun Paddling. Something everyone can do with a Sit On Top Kayak or an Introductory Kayak. Warm and sheltered safe conditions with possibly some supervision. Less expensive boats and kit are more than adequate for Fun Paddling. Kayaks £250 - £400. Paddles £30-50. Buoyancy Aids £35-40 Typical Sit On Tops. Scooter - Nomad - Frenzy. Typical Kayaks. Dagger Fiesta and Perception Sundance. |
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Recreational Paddling Very similar to Fun Paddling but usually for longer periods of time and including spring and autumn. Paddlers are more prepared to wear warmer clothing and will often use a sprayskirt. Kayaks £300 - £450. Paddles £30-50. Buoyancy Aids £35-40. Spraydecks £20-30 (£80 for doubles). Typical Kayaks. Waikiki - Blackwater - Acadia - Kiwi 2 - Kiwi 3. |
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Day Touring More demanding than Recreational Paddling where the paddler has an improving skill level. Paddlers will be comfortable in calm and more challenging conditions and variable weather. Kayaks £399 - £550. Paddles £40-70. Buoyancy Aids £35-40. Spraydecks £20-50 Typical Kayaks. Maui - Easky 15 - Charleston - Carolina - Horizon - Vista. |
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Weekending Very similar to Day Touring where the paddler is looking 15 + mile days and possibly overnighting. Paddlers will comfortable in calm and more challenging conditions and variable weather. Kayaks £499 - £750. Paddles £70-130. Buoyancy Aids £55-80. Spraydecks £40-60 Typical Kayaks. Easky 15 - Charleston - Carolina - Orca - Contour - Sea Lion |
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Sea Kayaking Sea Kayaking as opposed to simply paddling on the sea is a specialist activity. True sea kayakers are self sufficient and well skilled in self-rescue, paddle fit and competent. Please discuss your requirements with our staff. |
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White Water White Water paddling is an assumed risk sport and should not be attempted by anyone who has not received training appropriate to white water paddling. Please discuss your requirements with our staff, your club or your training provider. |