#winterkayaking

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Winter kayaking is not as bad as it sounds. #whoneedsthesunforfun #kayaking #winterkayaking

Kayaking drysuits open up new horizons, as they allow for year-round paddling and fishing even during the cold months of winter. They are a true game-changer for passionate kayakers. I started winter kayaking several years ago, it is an awesome hobby that is hard to stop once you start. Having tried many drysuits during the years (rentals and own), in this article, I will give my opinion on the best drysuits you can use for kayaking. Also, I will explain how they work and what you need to look out for if you buy one. Read the full article

Yes you can, keeping in mind that inflatable kayaks are somewhat different from hardshell kayaks. People even use inflatable kayaks for extended self-support kayaking trips in Alaska, as you can see in this Men's Journal article. Here is a full-out comparison on the differences between inflatable and hardshell kayaks, but for winter paddling, the most important ones are: Read the full article

Less daylight and colder temperatures shouldn't keep you from getting out on the water with your kayak, but after the warm seasons ends, you need to be prepared for maximum safety. People die every year from capsizing into the cold water. Even the best paddlers can fall victim to the dangers of cold-water immersion, if they don't follow basic winter kayaking safety precautions. You might be asking, "Is it safe to kayak in the winter?" It is only safe to kayak during winter, if you are fully prepared for the extremities of submerging in freezing-cold water. The primary hazard is not the water itself, but the cold. Hypothermia develops quickly in cold water. The resulting loss of dexterity and exhaustion leads to drowning. The shock experienced from entering cold water can do the same. Here are the essential safety guidelines & tips to winter kayaking: Read the full article

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New Years Day on Shoshone is all about friends, love for rivers and beardcicles. #famagogo #beardcicles #winterkayaking #surfcolorado #shoshonenyd #happynewyear2020 (at Shoshone Section, Colorado River) https://www.instagram.com/p/B657aOaF9Ad/?igshid=88nrpgka3e84

冬だねぇ… #cold #kayak #winterkayaking #つらら #freestylekayaking #freestylekayaking #freezing (美濃市の宿＆カヌー体験　ゲストハウス　笑び (WARABI)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbVlC0g3aU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qov0fct1nd09