When trying to find kayak paddles for kids, it can be confusing to find the right paddle that fits your budget. Nearly every brand makes at least one type of youth kayak paddle, but deciding on the perfect one can be a real challenge. I’ve comprised a list of the most popular and reliable brands [...]

The Emotion Kayaks Spitfire sit-on-top (SOT) kayak is packed with features at an affordable price, making it the perfect sit-on-top kayak for the casual paddler. The Spitfire kayak’s light weight makes it easy for the solo kayaker to portage and transport this boat, plus features like molded-in cup holders and bungee secured storage well allow [...]

The Ocean Nalu kayak and paddle board hybrid is a great solution for the paddlesport enthusiast. As a sit on top kayak (SOT), the Ocean Nalu handles moderate surf and flat water with excellent maneuverability and stability. As a paddle board, the Nalu works great as a recreational board for the beginner to intermediate stand-up [...]

The Carlisle Footbrace Kit is the Cadillac of footbrace kits. At $49.50, you are paying more than your standard kit, but the Carlisle model has several advantages. The two runners are 22 inches long, giving kayakers more than a half of a foot extra length to work with, and the action of the runner is [...]

Deck bungees are a must for any serious kayacker, and the Carlisle Deck Bungee Kit is one of the best products on the market. This kit, selling for $24.95, contains an 8 foot long shock cord, 4 strap eyes and rivet. The kit is easy to install and with its long cord will actually hold [...]