Monthly Archives: April 2013
Ryobi One+ Radio Review
Overview: “The Ryobi ONE+ Radio is a perfect addition to you ONE+ collection. This radio can be used anywhere: jobsite, tailgating, workshop, or boating.” – Ryobi Tools The Deets: Battery Type: Ryobi 18 Volt NiCd or Lithium-Ion ONE+ battery pack (not included) Tuning: Digital FM and Digital AM with 10 Presets, 3.5mm AUX jack … Continue reading
Duct Tape Kayak 2013 – Build Day 3
It seems as though springtime weather has descended upon New England! Do you know what warmer temperatures mean for the Duct Tape Kayak?? That’s right: It’s time to break out the PVC cement and finish up the new frame sections! This past weekend Alex, Brett and I were finally able to move our operation outside … Continue reading
Tilman the Surfing Bulldog
Boreal Alvik sent me a link to this video and I couldn’t resist sharing! This reminds me of the day that Morton, the shop dog at Billington Sea Kayak, decided that he wanted to try his paws at paddle boarding last summer. Enjoy! -Kayak Dave
Photo of the Week: Seagull in Flight
I had a great time shooting pictures of a flock of seagulls down by Nelson Street Beach in Plymouth a few weeks back. This was the best shot from the set… Happy Paddling! -Kayak Dave P.S. We’re always looking for great kayaking pictures to feature as our Photo of the Week. If you have a … Continue reading
Duct Tape Kayak Sponsored by MTI Adventurewear!
KayakDave.com would like to thank MTI Adventurewear owners Lili & Gordon Colby for their generous donation of a Slipstream lifejacket for use with the Duct Tape Kayak. MTI has been a proud sponsor of Heroes on the Water for many years and we’re very excited to be working together with such a great company in … Continue reading
Wilderness Systems Announces Tarpon X Angler Playboat
Just when we thought that Wilderness Systems had pulled out all the stops with their newest kayak, the Aspire series, Wilderness Systems announced a showstopper, a head-turner, and a game changing design. The all new Tarpon X is the industries first, one and only angler playboat. Designed to meet the needs of more advanced paddlers, … Continue reading
Biolite Camp Stove Review Update (April 1st, 2013)
Suffice it to say that I was very impressed with the test model of the Biolite Camp Stove that I tried out last fall. It was a major bummer when I had to pack it back up and return it to Biolite, so much so that buying a new one became a priority; as soon … Continue reading
The Gem of Canoecopia 2013: Badger Paddles
Few paddling events are more exciting than Canoecopia, one of the world’s largest annual paddling expos, which just wrapped up a few weeks back in Madison, Wisconsin. The event is so large (three days, 200+ exhibitors, 20,000+ attendees) that it can be a bit overwhelming and take some time for the blogosphere to digest! This … Continue reading