CURE: 12 GuageHas your town/city ever been plagued by low flying, migrating kayaks? If so, what was it like?
No. But they like to hitch rides on the top of cars.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Has your town/city ever been plagued by low flying, migrating kayaks? If so, what was it like?
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CURE: 12 GuageHas your town/city ever been plagued by low flying, migrating kayaks? If so, what was it like?
No. But they like to hitch rides on the top of cars.kuryakyn
CURE: 12 GuageHas your town/city ever been plagued by low flying, migrating kayaks? If so, what was it like?
No. But they like to hitch rides on the top of cars.
How to store a Kayak from a ceiling?
What is the best way to store kayaks (12 foot) from a ceiling of a garage. I still need to be able to park under them (2 kayaks). I want to find a cheap option that will keep my Kayaks safe.
Thanks.How to store a Kayak from a ceiling?
Fashion some slings from a medium heavy line.
Store boats upside down. Plastics require it and others will discourage animals from nesting.
Best of luckHow to store a Kayak from a ceiling?
I used a couple of eye hooks and some rope. Just find the joist in the ceiling. Screw the eye hooks in far enough apart from each other so the kayak will fit between them, repeat the same at the other end of the kayak, then tie some rope from hook to hook so that is long enough to fit around the kayak. Then slid the kayak under the loops of rope so it hangs. That's it. Cost me about $5. Hope this makes sense..How to store a Kayak from a ceiling?
The best way may not be the cheapest. Ask a carpenter friend to suggest a method. He will check clearances and locate suitable/safe hanging points. Will your car and kayaks clear the door opening? How physical are you? Can you hoist the boats into slings? How stiff are your kayaks? Can you simply use an eye bolt to hold each end to the ceiling? Have you room to use a cantilever rack?
I know kayaks are expensive and needs to taken care of. I recommend you to see www.oldtownkayaks.net, I read some articles there regarding kayaks care tips and etc.
Thanks.How to store a Kayak from a ceiling?
Fashion some slings from a medium heavy line.
Store boats upside down. Plastics require it and others will discourage animals from nesting.
Best of luckHow to store a Kayak from a ceiling?
I used a couple of eye hooks and some rope. Just find the joist in the ceiling. Screw the eye hooks in far enough apart from each other so the kayak will fit between them, repeat the same at the other end of the kayak, then tie some rope from hook to hook so that is long enough to fit around the kayak. Then slid the kayak under the loops of rope so it hangs. That's it. Cost me about $5. Hope this makes sense..How to store a Kayak from a ceiling?
The best way may not be the cheapest. Ask a carpenter friend to suggest a method. He will check clearances and locate suitable/safe hanging points. Will your car and kayaks clear the door opening? How physical are you? Can you hoist the boats into slings? How stiff are your kayaks? Can you simply use an eye bolt to hold each end to the ceiling? Have you room to use a cantilever rack?
I know kayaks are expensive and needs to taken care of. I recommend you to see www.oldtownkayaks.net, I read some articles there regarding kayaks care tips and etc.
Does it matter where you sit in a tandem kayak?
I am slightly disabled. My husband, teen daughter and I are planning on going kayaking through an outfitter that provides beginners' trips. They use tandem kayaks. They prefer to have kids go with a parent. If I go with my daughter, does it matter who sits in the front or back of the kayak if I can't paddle as much as her? Where should the stronger person sit or doesn't it matter?Does it matter where you sit in a tandem kayak?
The stronger person should sit in the back, that way they can be responsible for steering the kayak as well as keep an eye on the person in the front and offer assistance if necessary.Does it matter where you sit in a tandem kayak?
In swiftwater I would have the the person that steers the boat in the back... You can always add ballast to the bow for some hole bashin'!Does it matter where you sit in a tandem kayak?
no
The stronger person should sit in the back, that way they can be responsible for steering the kayak as well as keep an eye on the person in the front and offer assistance if necessary.Does it matter where you sit in a tandem kayak?
In swiftwater I would have the the person that steers the boat in the back... You can always add ballast to the bow for some hole bashin'!Does it matter where you sit in a tandem kayak?
no
Please, tell me about composite and/or kevlar kayaks. Who makes the best kayaks and why is it the best?
It depends on whether you want a sit-on-top kayak or a sit-in, and also whether you want a recreational/touring kayak or white-water kayak.
I am most familiar with recreational/touring kayaks. For sit-on-tops, I would recommend the "ocean kayak" brand. For sit-in kayaks, I recommend Dagger or Perception kayaks. They make a lot of models, with a large variety of options. Good luck! Kayaking is so much fun with both model types!Please, tell me about composite and/or kevlar kayaks. Who makes the best kayaks and why is it the best?
composite kayaks are much lighter than plastic but they are also more likely to be damaged. They are more of a touring kayak than a white water. Im not sure who makes the best there are hundreds of companys.
I am most familiar with recreational/touring kayaks. For sit-on-tops, I would recommend the "ocean kayak" brand. For sit-in kayaks, I recommend Dagger or Perception kayaks. They make a lot of models, with a large variety of options. Good luck! Kayaking is so much fun with both model types!Please, tell me about composite and/or kevlar kayaks. Who makes the best kayaks and why is it the best?
composite kayaks are much lighter than plastic but they are also more likely to be damaged. They are more of a touring kayak than a white water. Im not sure who makes the best there are hundreds of companys.
Is kayaking a good way to flatten the stomach?
I am at the lake for a month visiting family, and they have kayaks I can use. I thought I could kayak for about an hour a day. Is this a good way to burn off lower and all over belly fat? I want to take advantage of this benefit if it is one.
Thanks!
Any comments that are stupid links to website I don't care about (and are not about my topic) WILL be reported.Is kayaking a good way to flatten the stomach?
It is good overall exercise, but it won't especially affect your tummy. For that you do crunches and you watch your carb intake.
Do not expect to get a perfectly flat belly - that's only possible when we're 14 - 15 years old. Or in the rare instance when we happen to have chosen the perfect parents - 'cuz it's largely genetic.Is kayaking a good way to flatten the stomach?
yeah, the core is used extensively for stabilization and balance. you might get big lats too
Thanks!
Any comments that are stupid links to website I don't care about (and are not about my topic) WILL be reported.Is kayaking a good way to flatten the stomach?
It is good overall exercise, but it won't especially affect your tummy. For that you do crunches and you watch your carb intake.
Do not expect to get a perfectly flat belly - that's only possible when we're 14 - 15 years old. Or in the rare instance when we happen to have chosen the perfect parents - 'cuz it's largely genetic.Is kayaking a good way to flatten the stomach?
yeah, the core is used extensively for stabilization and balance. you might get big lats too
Do river kayaks work ok for lakes?
If by "river" you mean a boat designed for use in white-water rapids, yes you can use it on a lake though it will not be quite as fast or track as well as a boat designed for flat water lakes and ocean use. A white-water kayak is made to turn quickly and will tend to be shorter, fatter and have a flatter bottom for negotiating shallow, rocky waters. Flat-water boats are longer, have narrower beam (width) and a deeper, sharper keel line -- some will also have a moveable rudder to aid tracking and turning (all these features make a flat-water boat unsuitable for rapids). Also, a paddle the right length for white-water will be a little shorter than what would be ideal for distance straight paddling on a lake. You'll have to paddle a little harder to stay straight and get any speed.
It's kind of like with snow skis: longer, narrower ones go faster straight downhill while shorter, wider ones are used for the quick turns and jumps of mogul skiing.
So, a "river" boat is "OK" on a lake but not great.Do river kayaks work ok for lakes?
definitely!Do river kayaks work ok for lakes?
Yes
the only thing that makes a "river kayak".... termed such
is the fact that it is constructed considerably stronger
to withstand the rigors of river navigation....
So... kayak on sailor....
give the lakes of the world a spin !!
鈽?////Do river kayaks work ok for lakes?
c_kayak_fun summed it up: "ok" but not great. I can think of 2 reasons why you'd consider a river (whitewater) kayak instead of a regular recreational kayak for the lake:
1. You have an interest in both whitewater and lake paddling.
2. You found a really good deal on a whitewater kayak (sometimes used old-school whitewater boats go for $100 or less if you're patient).lund boats
It's kind of like with snow skis: longer, narrower ones go faster straight downhill while shorter, wider ones are used for the quick turns and jumps of mogul skiing.
So, a "river" boat is "OK" on a lake but not great.Do river kayaks work ok for lakes?
definitely!Do river kayaks work ok for lakes?
Yes
the only thing that makes a "river kayak".... termed such
is the fact that it is constructed considerably stronger
to withstand the rigors of river navigation....
So... kayak on sailor....
give the lakes of the world a spin !!
鈽?////Do river kayaks work ok for lakes?
c_kayak_fun summed it up: "ok" but not great. I can think of 2 reasons why you'd consider a river (whitewater) kayak instead of a regular recreational kayak for the lake:
1. You have an interest in both whitewater and lake paddling.
2. You found a really good deal on a whitewater kayak (sometimes used old-school whitewater boats go for $100 or less if you're patient).
How can I transport a kayak or canoe if I have a sedan for a car?
I'm going to buy a kayak or canoe but can't figure a way to transport it , and have already looke at portable kayaks which either looked flimsy or over priced. Please helpHow can I transport a kayak or canoe if I have a sedan for a car?
You can either get a roof rack that will attach to your car even if you have a naked roof.
Or use foam kayak pads and run your straps through the doors.
This is how we do it in the BWCA
A friend of mine has infaltable tubes she puts on the top of her car to rest on the to ends of the kayak and then wraps the straps through your car to secure it to the roof.. if you look around you can find them.
I'm sure its the same as foam pads.
First...read about canoes and kayaks. Try the library or book shop for texts. The boat shop can supply transport equipment and show you how to use it safely. Never rely on rubber bungees. If you don't know how to kayak or canoe please take some lessons. Learn the safety rules. Visit your local DNR office and learn about license requirements as well as operatiung rules.
You'll need a roof rack for your car. Both Thule and Yakima make excellent rack systems.
Although the racks are somewhat expensive, they are worth it. You can carry all sorts of stuff with a good set of racks - bikes, skis, surfboards, ladders, lumber, mattresses -- even a kayak.How can I transport a kayak or canoe if I have a sedan for a car?
Get a roof rack for your car!!!
You can either get a roof rack that will attach to your car even if you have a naked roof.
Or use foam kayak pads and run your straps through the doors.
This is how we do it in the BWCA
A friend of mine has infaltable tubes she puts on the top of her car to rest on the to ends of the kayak and then wraps the straps through your car to secure it to the roof.. if you look around you can find them.
I'm sure its the same as foam pads.
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How can I transport a kayak or canoe if I have a sedan for a car?First...read about canoes and kayaks. Try the library or book shop for texts. The boat shop can supply transport equipment and show you how to use it safely. Never rely on rubber bungees. If you don't know how to kayak or canoe please take some lessons. Learn the safety rules. Visit your local DNR office and learn about license requirements as well as operatiung rules.
You'll need a roof rack for your car. Both Thule and Yakima make excellent rack systems.
Although the racks are somewhat expensive, they are worth it. You can carry all sorts of stuff with a good set of racks - bikes, skis, surfboards, ladders, lumber, mattresses -- even a kayak.How can I transport a kayak or canoe if I have a sedan for a car?
Get a roof rack for your car!!!
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