EQUIPMENT - GEAR
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 From the designs of Mark Balogh, we at Balogh Sail Designs originated the BSD BATWING sail rigs and BOSS outriggers for rigid kayaks, folding kayaks, and open canoes. We manufacture a full line of sailing equipment for these craft. With the versatility to install your rig on rigid kayaks and canoes as well as popular folding kayaks such as Nautiraid, Folbot and Klepper, you can use the main components of your BSD rig on more than one boat. Only BSD can offer sail rigs with such a broad range of flexibility.
BSD's original BATWING sails with our unique "Zippy Reef" and our patented BOSS outriggers are known worldwide as the finest products available. Since 1987, BSD has been the first choice for both serious expedition and recreational sailors alike. BSD rigs have been tested for thousands of miles in conditions from the Arctic to Patagonia and are in use all over the world. Expedition sailors like Verlen Kruger and Jonathan Waterman swear by their BSD rigs. The very reasons that the arctic explorer uses BSD, are why others choose them for a trip to the shore or lake. BSD builds a refined, safe, and dependable sail rig with a long pedigree. We are a company that has been around long enough to know every aspect of rig design and construction far better than any other. Accept no substitutes!
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 BANKS FRY-BAKE COMPANY sells unique, lightweight, durable cooking pans designed specifically to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. Banks Fry-Bake  pans, manufactured in the USA, are anodized for use with metal utensils and can be used on stovetops, in ovens or on the campfire. The lids have contours to hold coals for baking, Dutch Oven style. Banks Fry-Bake pans are used extensively by all leading outdoor schools and by many guides and outfitters. Available in two sizes, these pans will help the cook provide many fine meals in camp, on the Bar-B-Que or around the home. They are expensive, but durable so you will use them for many years.
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 Brooks is a family owned and operated business which has proudly been creating sprayskirts, wetsuits and other innovative paddling gear and wear for over 30 years. In that time, at Brooks, one thing has never changed. Our gear must pass rigorous quality and performance testing before it goes to market. This way, we can assure you that your money is well spent on Brooks products. We guarantee it. Located on the rugged west coast in Vancouver B.C. Canada, our manufacturing facility is perfectly situated to test our gear in the Pacific Ocean and the many local rivers. With Brooks between you and the water, you can enjoy your paddling and forget about your gear! Check our website for a list of our retailers www.brookspaddlegear.com. |
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 Our commitment to kayaking also extends to our community and the environment. We actively support Save San Francisco Bay, American Whitewater, Friends of the River and others to further our shared interest in preserving wild rivers, clean oceans, and pristine coastlines. In addition, we are honored to host several yearly fund raising paddle events in order to build community and support our local kids and non-profit organizations. Find out more about our unique “90 Day Try Before You Buy” new boat purchase program and our “30/90 Used Boat” purchase and trade in plans.Come visit our online retail website or contact us so that we can help you discover the kayaking adventure that's waiting for you! http://www.purepaddlesports.com
Telephone: (888) 452-9257 or Email: answers@calkayak.com |
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Kayak Academy - Gronseth’s Kayak Shop
Dependable gear IS necessary! Specialist in custom fitted Kokatat Gore-tex and Tropos waterproof/ breathable dry suits for kayaking. We stock Big & Tall, Women’s Dropseat and Front Relief option. Rental Dry Suits available and shipped anywhere in the U.S.
 Proud to be, dealers of Impex kayaks, Wilderness Systems kayaks, Aquabound Paddles. Full complement of quality safety gear from Seattle Sports, Glacier Gloves, Lotus Designs, Ritchie and Brunton. Impex Kayaks and Wilderness Kayaks demo’s and rentals available on Lake Sammamish.
http://www.kayakacademy.com |
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 At Kittery Trading Post, you'll find everything to help support your on-the-water needs. Whether tackling whitewater rapids, exploring majestic coastline inlets and estuaries, or paddling scenic lakes, ponds and rivers, we have you covered.
With hundreds of kayaks in stock at all times and the help of our friendly and knowledgeable staff, we’re sure you’ll find what you’re looking for. Select kayaks from leading manufacturers such as Perception, Wilderness Systems, Necky, Liquidlogic, Current Designs, Old Town,  Heritage, P&H, Impex, Dagger, Ocean Kayak and more!
From paddles, spray skirts, compasses, storage bags, charts and books to sport specific PFDs and wet suits, our extensive selection of kayaking accessories will help make your time on the water safe and enjoyable.
Share your next adventure with us! Kittery Trading Post, Outfitters with Style Since 1938. Visit us at www.ktp.com, or our retail store located on Route One, Kittery, Maine. Toll free 888-587-6246. |
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 Kokatat is the leading manufacturer of comprehensive line of technical paddling apparel, from GORE-TEX® dry suits to life vests. Designed by paddlers for paddlers to meet the most challenging weather and water  conditions. You’ll find a rich history of innovation, expedition field-testing, outstanding customer service and quality control behind every Kokatat product. Every single garment is checked by hand in our quality control department, and it’s this attention to detail that keeps our reputation alive, one garment at a time. For more information, please give our customer service crew a call at (800) 225-9749, (707) 822-7621, kokatat@kokatat.com, or log on to www.kokatat.com |
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  Secure your next adventure. Lasso Security Cables are simply the strongest and easiest anti-theft device available for your kayak. The Lasso is made from vinyl coated galvanized steel aircraft cable with an integrated tamper proof combination lock that can be set to any 4-digit number. Fits standard roof-top racks with easy two-step installation. No tools required. Free stuff-sack included with every purchase. Trusted by Kayakers for over a decade, no other security system provides greater protection. Call (707) 444-8814 or visit www.LassoSecurityCables.com for a dealer near you. |
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 Martin Creek has made kayak storage simple, safe, and convenient! We are paddlers too, and our passion is to make excellent storage products so you don’t have to worry about your kayaks when you are not on the water! We design and manufacture sturdy aluminum wall mounts and free-standing kayak racks with a durable powder-coated finish. Our side storage method puts the weight of the kayak on its strongest point, not the hull –eliminating hull dents and distortion. We also carry paddle and gear storage options, from gear and paddle bags to paddle racks. We understand the importance of storing your kayak correctly – so if kayak storage is a problem, we have an affordable solution! Thank you Sea Kayaker readers for 5 great years!! More Information: www.martincreek.com 1.888.985.1031 |
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  North Water - 'SCO Paddling; Safety, Comfort & Organization. For more than
20 years North Water has lead the pack by designing and building paddle
sport & rescue products to help keep paddlers and those working around water
Safe, Comfortable and Organized.
Whether you're on the water locally or tripping on the other side of the
planet We're proud to offer you innovative, high quality products that are
built to a much higher standards than consumer related brands. North
Water's credence developed over time, through experience and working with
some of the world's foremost experts in the paddle sports industry, the
commercial marine environment and the swift water rescue industry. You'll
find history, intelligence, experience & top quality materials, plus our
exceptional customer service underpinning all that is North Water.
You can count on North Water.
Visit www.northwater.com for more information about North Water products and
to find a dealer in your area. Call us at 604-264-0827 or fax
604-264-0821or email us at northwater@northwatercom.
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 NRS is a leading manufacturer of paddlesports equipment. Over the past 30 years we’ve been instrumental in transforming paddling from an esoteric specialty to a mainstream activity with thousands of participants every year. We work to create gear that is continually innovative, functional and constructed according to the highest technical standards. We manufacture a full line of gear for all your boating needs. This includes technical apparel pieces from base layers to drysuits, a full line of neoprene for protection against hypothermia, a large assortment of gloves and water shoes, life jackets, safety equipment, inflatable boats, frames, tie-down straps, paddles, sprayskirts and cockpit covers, kayak flotation, dry bags & boxes, and many kayaking accessories.
http://www.nrsweb.com |
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 Oak Orchard's J-Cradle kayak carrier goes from car to wall storage in two minutes with the wall adapter kit. No other manufacturers' product  has this feature. Three inches wide, stainless steel, triple rubber padding, twenty three inches high, and an easy one person load. Kayak won't dent or fall over while loading like some bent aluminum pipe with a plastic sleeve models do, most competitors models are 14" high (hidden behind your kayak). Wall adapter can be placed on any wall, post, trailer, large yacht, etc... Truck Racks! Three different powdercoat steel models carry canoes + kayaks safely. Easy on - off. Even a Tonneau cap compatible model. Again an Oak orchard exclusive! Kayak rollers, twelve inch wide rubber + stainless frame make loading easy. Fin model drops into the 5th door roof crack of most SUV/minivan vehicles. Also Velcro and magnetic models. www.oakorchardcanoe.com |
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  Pacific Action sail systems are a uniquely versatile sail design for sea kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks and canoes. Approved and recommended by kayak manufacturers and distributed world-wide. Pacific Action sails are the preferred expedition sail system – tested and proven from the equator to the North Pole! Raise or lower the sail in seconds! Our patented mast-step cam system maintains the optimum sail shape. Sail across the wind - guaranteed reaching sail! (visit our website:www.pacificaction.com to see video clips of our sails in action). – Windward performance! Integrate the wind with the sea. Paddling with a Pacific Action sail is like swimming with fins! The wind and the paddle combine, the result - a new paddling dimension.
Website: Pacific Action |
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 SPIRIT SAILS unique, freestanding, 'no strings attached' kayak and canoe sails have revolutionized downwind sailing.Kayak and canoe sailing with  our safe and simple, compact and ultralight sailrig is more fun than ever.SPIRIT SAILS multi-functional locking-base accepts a sailrig, a fishing rod holder or a night-lite. The locking-base permits simply locking the sail in different sailing positions, in 30 degree increments to port or starboard, yet weighs only 4 oz..Spirit Sails require no excess gear - no lines, shockcord, mast, outriggers or leeboards and no cleats or jam-cleats to impede safety and comfort. For less than the price of a quality paddle, you can add a new and fun dimension to your favorite kayak or canoe with Spirit Sails.
http:// www.spiritsails.com
info@spiritsails.com
Phone:(250)335-3255 |
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 Talic Sports Hammock boat storage systems are designed and built in Rochester, NY. They all provide the best rest available for kayaks, canoes, and rowing shells in an aesthetically pleasing frame. Talic incorporates nylon webbing into every boat system which is just one of the many reasons why they are so popular. The webbing conforms to each hull shape preventing scratches and storage dents to your boats. Many to choose from - indoor, outdoor, freestanding, wallmount... Visit www.talic.com for a complete listing. You can purrchase them either online or at a store near you. See our website for the list of dealers. Organize your garage, basement, or apartment with a Talic Sports Hammock.
Website: http://www.talic.com
Talic, Inc.
316 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607
ph 800.843.3307 fx 585.241.9535 |
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 The Wallet Pen is not just a pen, it is a key, which makes life easier; better somehow. A deft paddle in the stream of technology. It will convey numbers, locations and solutions, grocery lists, stock tips and inspiration. It is a sterling symbol of preparedness. You’ll see it as a grown-up hall-pass in the corridors of distinction. Mundane chit chat will morph to  enlightened conversation. Turn your signature into an autograph. This miniature piece of art may mark your path to a future filled with opportunity, success and joy; leading you to days of philanthropy and choice, thriving toward maturity and wisdom. It may even help your roll.
http://www.thewalletpen.com
35 Island Farm Road, Charlotte, Vermont 05445
Phone and Fax 802-425-5000 |
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 Designed specifically for touring kayaks. The Kayak Cart-Mini is compact and collapsible to fit into most kayak deck hatches including smaller day hatches. Wheeleez® balloon wheels provide easy, cushioned transport over most any terrain including sand, mud, small rocks/obstructions and environmentally sensitive areas. The Wheeleez difference - our soft yet tough, pneumatic tires disperse heavy loads over a large surface rolling area. Heavy, awkward loads are now  pushed or pulled with ease. The Kayak Cart-Mini Comes with 2 detachable Wheeleez® balloon wheels, Heavy Duty frame with 3mm wall thickness, marine grade anodized inside and out. 28cm (11") ground clearance. Kickstand for easy loading. Wheeleez, Inc. also offers The Kayak/Canoe Cart and Canoe/Kayak Tote which both feature lightweight folding frames, kickstands for easy loading and arched axles for ultimate ground clearance.
For additional information please visit:www.wheeleez.com |
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