For a
beginner, it pays to know as much about kayaking
equipment as you can before you actually start jumping into the
water with your boat. The essential equipment you need to familiarise
yourself with range from basic paddling gear to safety components.
Here are a few more things you need to know:
The Kayak
The kayak
itself is made of durable material, and designed to sit just one or
two persons (one for each cockpit). It also comes with a couple of
flotation bags up front and in the rear of the vessel for efficient
buoyancy.
The Paddle
Kayak
paddles come in different shapes and sizes, each one contributing to
the ease or difficulty of manoeuvring through rough waters. Wider
blades for one have more surface area to touch water with, allowing
for improved acceleration at the price of heavier resistance, thus
making them the choice for people with excellent upper body strength.
PFD
and Safety
When it
comes to ensuring your safety, your PFD or personal flotation device
is key. This is usually a life jacket or life preserver that each
kayaker must don before hitting the waters. Another important safety
gear is the helmet, which should come in handy against rocks on the
water, seeing as kayaks are rather low vessels.
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