Labor Day marks the end of summer for most folks. It’s back to school time for the kids. Businesses are starting a new fiscal year soon and the holidays are…
Kayaks come in all shapes and sizes. So do their seats. Some have tall lawn chair style seats while others have a molded butt scoop. It really depends on the…
It’s a great feeling to pull the trigger on a new fishing kayak (or any kayak for that matter). Especially that first one. Your very first kayak is special. It’s…
It’s too easy to make a mistake. Type II Child PFD You’re loading up the truck with a kayak or two and that little voice rings through the garage, “Daddy,…
I did an initial thoughts review earlier in the month on Astral Buoyancy‘s new shoe (and first venture into the market), the Brewer. If you are interested in those initial…
In Central Texas we have the best of both worlds. We are close to great freshwater fisheries and great coastal fishing. Four hours in a car can get me to…
Nearly 128 million Americans have smart phones now according to Pew and Nielsen. That is approximately 50% of the US population. Of those numbers, you have a lot of kids…
As I teased over the weekend, I wanted to do a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or life jacket selection guide this week. Before I can dive into which ones are best and…
I can’t tell you how many times I hear the question, “It’s really hot! Do I HAVE to wear my lifejacket?”This is usually followed up by a bold declaration of…
One of the first questions a first time kayak owner asks is ” What paddle should I get?”.“I could tell you but it probably wouldn’t be right” or some variant…