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September 29, 2021

by KayakHipster

As a new paddler, is it a good idea to dive into the first high-end kayak we find? In this discussion I wanted to cover all the positives a well-designed kayak can bring to your paddling, and at the same time mention that sometimes buying one before we know the type of paddling we want to do might not be the best idea.

Canoe storage is critical, not only for the offseason to protect your boat, but because space is limited and there's no easy place to stow it away! Fortunate for you, you're not the first to encounter this and there are a variety of canoe storage ideas and products to choose from.

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