Author Archives: Kayak Dave
Three Things That I like Most About SUP
A few years back I noticed a strange craft floating down the Charles River during my morning run. At first glance it seemed as though the guy was walking on water! Was this an aberration or was I running a little too hard? It turned out to be neither. The man was standing on what … Continue reading
The Amazing Paddle Float: Five Uses from Re-Entry to Comfort
It’s unfortunate that so many paddlers fail to appreciate the utility of the critical piece of safety gear. This includes many beginners who have never heard of a paddle float before and so-called “advanced” paddlers who feel as though their skills are beyond needing one. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the paddle float … Continue reading
Help KayakDave.com reach 100 Likes this weekend…
We only need 7 more likes to reach the 100 likes milestone on the KayakDave.com Facebook page! Help us reach this goal by the end of the weekend (7/7/2013) and we’ll give away a $75.00 gift certificate for a kayak rental at Eastern Mountain Sports plus a 25L Hyalite Dry Bag ($25.00 value) to one … Continue reading
Biolite Portable Grill Review
Overview: “The BioLite Portable Grill provides a safe, seamless, and fun way to cook your favorite foods on the wood-burning BioLite CampStove. The unique design allows you to keep sizzling while your fire keeps burning, all without the need for charcoal or propane.” -Biolite The Deets: Compatibility: For use with Biolite CampStove only! Cooking … Continue reading
Power Practical Meter Review
Overview: The Practical Meter by Power Practical (makers of the PowerPot) allows you to measure the power output of your USB charging device to ensure that you’re getting the most out of it! The Deets: Compatible with any USB charger Measurement Range: 1 to 5 Watts Resolution: 1 Watt (rounds up) Physical Size: 1.7” … Continue reading
Photo of the Week: A Sunset Vision
I’m please to introduce the newest member of the KayakDave.com family…a lightly used (yet still shinny) Vision 120sp!!! I’ve really enjoyed tooling around on the lake in this sporty little 12-footer and figured that it was time to buy my own so that I could take it offsite for some micro-trip adventures! After all, it … Continue reading
Duct Tape Kayak Weekend at Billington Sea Kayak
The Duct Tape Kayak Project will be hosting our annual Fundraiser Weekend at Billington Sea Kayak in Plymouth, MA this Saturday and Sunday (June 15th & 16th, 2013) to support the new Massachusetts Chapter of Heroes on the Water. Come on down to the Billington Sea Kayak shop to get a close-up view of the … Continue reading
Aquabound Posilock Ferrule Review
Over the years I’ve seen dozens of ferrule designs (cam-lock, screw-lock, push button, ect.) all with their pluses and minuses. What I’ve comes to appreciate is that ferrules are a finicky thing and something that the engineer in me has no interest in designing. For example, Werner Paddles has goes through at least four iterations … Continue reading
New Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Category
This may seem slightly ironic to those readers who recall my comments about Stand Up Paddle Boarding in my post entitled “Five Predictions for Paddle Sport in 2013.” I believe that I referred to SUP in the Northeast as a “passing fad” that would “fade like yoyos and pogs did in the 90s.” Ouch… I’ve … Continue reading
Whitewater Paddling Tips for Sea Kayakers
There may come the time when you decide to dabble in some whitewater paddling. My adventures in whitewater paddling started when I joined the MIT Outing Club in graduate school. The sea kayaking season had just wrapped up but the whitewater folks were looking for some instructors to volunteer to teach winter pool sessions. This … Continue reading