Summarizing the Key Points about the PFDs We Sell I recently posted a Facebook update to let everyone know I’m now carrying the Nelo branded personal flotation device (PFD). This post generated a lot of discussion around Newtons and ISO versus US Coast Guard certification. While I am far from an expert in […]
Gear
Vaikobi Gear Review: Function Meets Style
Vaikobi Gear Review – The Hot New Look in Paddling Apparel In early August I caught wind of a new start-up named Vaikobi, based out of Australia and dedicated to building top quality clothing specifically designed for surfski paddling. While I have been very pleased with both NRS and Kokatat, they each have their specialties, […]
Kokatat Drysuit: Truly Enjoy Cold Weather Paddling
Kokatat Lightweight GORE TEX Drysuit Yesterday I received my highly anticipated Lightweight GORE-TEX Paddling Suit. This Kokatat drysuit came highly recommended to me from Wesley Echols who probably logs more dry suit paddling hours in a surfski than anyone in the world. Based on his recommendation, I knew I couldn’t go wrong with this suit. […]
Cold Weather Paddling: There Is No Such Thing as Bad Weather, Just Bad Gear
Cold Weather Paddling – We Can’t All Live in Maui As I sit down to write this blog I just returned from paddling in 75 degree water temps in Maui and as I look out on West Bay of Lake Michigan with 2 inches of snow on the ground, it doesn’t look too inviting, and […]
