Fitness Kayaking
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Everything you need to set a personal best
[1] MAUI JIM KUIAHA BAY SUNGLASSES | $229
Whoever said life looks better through rose-colored glasses never tried gazing through Maui Jim’s bronze-tinted polarized lenses. Pulling up crisp depth, color and detail in sun or fog, these stylish frames seldom left our face. Coated lenses shed water drops and hidden rubber nose pads keep these shades secure.
www.mauijim.com
[2] NRS SIREN WOMEN’S PFD | $109
Strategically sculpted foam flotation provides a comfortable fit for a wide variety of female figures. During high-intensity workouts, we appreciated the Siren’s superb ventilation—raised mesh panels inside the back promote airflow along sweaty spines. Stash energy bars and other essentials in the large front cargo pocket.
www.nrs.com
[3] STELLAR SMALL WING PADDLE (HYBRID) | $325 Sprint or tour with this slightly sized-down wing paddle. The airfoil shape of the scoop blades provides hydrodynamic lift during high-angle strokes, giving you greater efficiency with less effort. Even better, the smaller area of the stiff-cored fiberglass blades means you can keep it up all afternoon. Carbon shaft is length adjustable from 205–215 cm.
www.stellarkayaks.com
[4] ADIDAS CLIMACOOL BOAT BREEZE SHOES | $85 Perfect for the open cockpits and splashing waves of sit-on-top kayaks, the Breeze dries faster than your Crocs thanks to a foam rubber tongue and heel, mesh uppers and more than 20 drainage holes in the sturdy midsole.
www.adidas.com
[5] BOMBER GEAR BAJA UV PROTECTION TOP | $39 Wear this moisture-wicking, 50+ UPF short sleeve on sunny sprints or as a thermal base layer for cool evening workouts. Many synthetic tops feel clammy the minute you start sweating, but the Baja stays dry, silky soft and surprisingly funk-free.
www.bombergear.com
[6] PATAGONIA WAVEFARER CAP | $35
This lightweight nylon cap probably isn’t your first sun hat, but it might be your last. We love the 50+ UPF protection, water-repellent finish and hip trucker styling, but it’s the floating foam brim that really makes the Wavefarer a keeper.
www.patagonia.com
[7] GARMIN FORERUNNER 15 WATCH | $139 4
Track your fitness goals and decide when to ramp up your workout or rein it in with this waterproof training watch. Turning on the GPS mode allowed us to view our distance and route map in Garmin’s easy-to-use app, and pairing the Forerunner with a heart rate chest monitor ($30) lets the watch display heart rate in real time.
www.garmin.com
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[8] PATAGONIA BAGGIES SHORTS | $59 The original quick-drying surf shorts, the durable Baggies are built to withstand years of sun, salt and seat time. On hot summer days, the brushed elastic waistband kept us comfy and the five-inch inseam provided just the right amount of coverage.
www.patagonia.com
[9] CURRENT DESIGNS IGNITE SURF SKI | $2,599
Made from lightweight composites, the 16-foot Ignite weights just 39 pounds for easy maneuverability on and off the water. Blending the long waterline and open cockpit of a surf ski with two roomy watertight hatches and reassuring stability, this is an ideal starter ‘ski for fitness and light touring.
www.cdkayak.com
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