kayak 2005GEARGUIDE2005 ADVENTURE 2005 Gear Guide
Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler
This boat packs in more features than most of the sit-on-tops on the market. Deck rigging, paddle keepers, an oversized tank well and roomy cockpit make it a favorite amongst paddlers and anglers alike. This boat tracks well yet it can easily maneuver through tight spots. Includes a small tackle box and two flush-mounted rod holders.
$1000 Cdn, $749 US.
www.oceankayak.com
Palm Equipment Sidewinder Drytop
It’s now easier to look river left or river right with the Sidewinder Dry Top.
provides unsurpassed neck mobility. articulated cut for added mobility.
The Sidewinder has an innovative neck gusset that It has sleeves with an The Glideskin fabric has a
comfortable “powdered” feel. Tactile comfort combines with a slender design, making paddling easier. The innovative design of the sidewinder gives paddlers that technical edge that really does affect paddling comfort and performance. $239 US
www.palmequipmentusa.com
Salus Kiwi
Contoured performance vest with six points of adjustment and unisex styling, the KIWI delivers fantastic fit to both men and women. Low-profile padding provides unrestricted movement and makes ride-up a thing of the past, while centralized vertical pockets allow for a complete range of motion even when fully stuffed. Special features: 3M reflective trim for greater visibility; advanced Dry-lex Aero-spacer lining for breathability; 500 denier Cordura for durability; Salus’ patented round-edge design for superior comfort.
$159 Cdn
www.salusmarine.com
SRS/Ruahine OceanX
This racing sea kayak was designed by Ruahine specifically for the “Length of New Zealand Race” and is exclusively distributed in North America by SRS. It is very fast and tracks very well in the sea, it also suitable for kayak racing in the many harbours, estuaries, fiords and lakes of New Zealand, it also lends itself well to the kayak sections of many multi-sport races and performance touring. The OceanX is fast, light, comfortable and surprisingly stable.
Kevlar $3295 Cdn
www.simonriversports.com 46 // Summer 2005
Thule
Hullavator Water Carrier
Always looking to raise the bar, this time Thule lowers it with a kayak lift system that brings the load platform down and enables anyone to load and unload a kayak effortlessly. This unique system reduces lift height required to load a kayak by 40 inches. Struggling to raise the boat onto the vehicle roof and attaching it is now a thing of the past.
$600 Cdn
info@sportdinaco.com
Tough Duck Kayak Cover
Protect your kayak during transportation and storage with this custom kayak cover made from Odyssey 3 fabric. The polymer- impregnated polyester fabric is lightweight and is water, dirt, mildew and UV-resistant. Better still, you get to choose up to three colours to be used in your cover. Bow and stern areas are reinforced, there are protection plackets under zippers and paddle holders are included.
$425 Cdn • $284 US
www.toughduck.com
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