Monthly Archives: July 2012
Duct Tape Kayak – Build Day 2
The 4th of July is now behind us and our August event schedule is fast approaching so it was time for us to pick up where we left off with building the PVC frame. Alex and I set our sights high during today’s build with a goal to complete both the bow and stern sections … Continue reading
MSR Simmerlite Camp Stove Review
Over the winter I purchased the MRS Simmerlite camp stove as a companion on my mountaineering adventures. It had received rave reviews from some of my climbing friends who reported that the stove boiled snow quickly and reliably, had good control of the heat for simmering, and was relatively efficient with the white gas fuel. … Continue reading
Shark Encounters Kayaker on Cape Cod
I woke up this morning to a surprising email from my friend Ana at the MIT Outing Club who sent news of a shark-kayak encounter at Nauset Beach on Cape Cod. Thankfully, the 12ft-long, great white shark was just curious and the paddler was frightened but unharmed during the encounter. As Ana said in her … Continue reading
AMEN to this Visit Maine Advertisement!
When I saw this Visit Maine advertisement in the summer issue of the AMC Magazine one word came to mind: AMEN! First off, the state of Maine is a magical place to go paddling and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. Second, I entirely agree that kayaks trump furniture, cars, and anything else that may … Continue reading
Solution for a Stuck Werner Paddle Ferrule
In a recent post, I discussed the evolution of the past 3 generations of the Werner adjustable ferrule system. This piece focused heavily on the “stuck paddle” problem which seems to be an issue with the most recent (2012) version of the ferrule. A “stuck paddle” occurs when grime or other gunk gets into the … Continue reading
Wicked Cool Kayaking Bumpah Stickers
I was recently talking with a customer out in the kayak shop parking lot when I noticed that her bumper was peppered with the coolest kayaking stickers that I ever did see! Due to the fact that I’m a wicked-super-geek the Kayak Math sticker (pictured below) really caught my eye! I’m not sure exactly how … Continue reading
Duct Tape Kayak Sponsored by Teva
Kayak Dave’s would like to thank Teva footwear company for their generous donation six rolls of duct tape to help make our Duct Tape Kayak Project possible! Check out their website for the latest and greatest water shoes and sandals on the market. Their Nilch water shoe is an excellent and affordable, low-profile water shoe … Continue reading