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Spray Skirt |
Usually made from nylon or neoprene, a spray skirt is a garment that is designed to keep you and your kayak water-tight. It wraps around the rim of the cockpit (coaming) and around your waist. These come in different sizes, so make sure that you get the proper size for your kayak and your waist. |
$25 to $100+ |
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Floatation Devices |
Internal floatation devices other are primarily used for white water kayaks. You insert them in the cavities of the kayak and they provide more buoyancy for your boat, and less space in your cockpit if water gets in. |
$15 to $40 |
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Wetsuit |
The wetsuit is a garment that when it gets wet, retains a thin layer of water between the suit and your skin, which is warmed by your body heat. This provides another layer of insulation. |
$65 to $300 |
Amazon , O'Neill, Neosport, Rip Curl, Body Glove, DaKine |
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Drysuit |
The warmest garment in a kayakers wardrobe. The drysuit is designed to keep all the water off a kayakers skin. They can be somewhat restrictive though. |
$230 to $2000 |
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Gloves |
Kayak gloves are designed to give you grip on your paddle, and keep your hands dry, warm, and blister-free. |
$12 to $50 |
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Booties |
Special footwear to keep feet dry and warm, and moisture/ blister-free. |
Around $40 |
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Sport Sandals |
Simple alternative to booties. |
$50 to $90 |
Amazon, Merrell, Nike, The North Face |
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Water Pump |
A water pump, or bilge pump, is a small pump that you keep with you in the kayak. It is similar in looks to a small hand pump, but it pumps any excess water out of your kayak instead of pumping air. |
$15 to $40 |
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Helmet |
Absolutely necessary if you are going to be white water kayaking. Helmets come in all shapes and sizes and are needed to protect your head. |
$30 to $45 |
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Paddle Leash |
If you are going to be doing any intense kayaking you would probably want to get a paddle leash. This will prevent you from losing your paddle even if it gets torn out of your hands for some reason. You don't want to get caught in that situation. |
$10 to $20 |
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Kayak Cover |
A cover for your kayak is a good investment if you really want to take care of your boat while storing or traveling. They are made of durable materials that will keep the elements off of your kayak. |
$99.95 to $190 |
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Kayak Keychain |
Nice little addition to your keys to let people know about your affinity for kayaking. |
$6.75 to $21.54 |
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