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February 9, 2022

In this video, Ken Whiting explains the top 5 reasons to choose an upgraded kayak. Some of these upgrades will not cost that much money, while others can cost a small fortune. And so it really comes down to what you need from a kayak and what your budget is.

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by Everglades Area Tours

Paddle through the mangrove forest canopy. Bald Cypress, Butterflies, Bromeliads, Wildflowers, Wild Orchids, Alligators, Herons, Egrets, Song Birds, Rosette Spoonbills, Turtles, Waterfowl and Otters.

Featured Product Reviews
Wilderness Systems
Bought my Tarpon 120 in the spring of 2021. I have 2 inflatable kayaks, and I have rented several hard shell kayaks. I belong to a paddling group…
Lendal Paddles, North America

This is a very light paddle with a great low angle catch and release. A real pleasure to paddle long distances with.

Clipper Canoes
My old scout group had a set of these, they were old when I started with them, they paddle reasonably well, in a wind they like to go sideways, but…

by ​Wayne Horodowich

Unfortunately, too often, I hear of paddlers with sore shoulders or those recovering from shoulder injuries. These injuries range from simple strains to dislocations. Preventing a shoulder injury is very much a skill that needs to be understood and practiced because it is so easy to get lazy and put your shoulder at risk.

All 2022 Sweepstakes winners have been contacted and will be posted on the Sweepstakes Winners page.