River Surfing Kits: Know What You Would Need
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Kayaking can be a wet and wild way to spend a day — but if youhave the right gear, youwill be prepared for anything the rocks throw at you. Be sure to tailor this list for each outing ; youwill need to add or drop certain items according to the season, the weather, the location, and your own personal wants.
Just print out this list and check items off as you pack them. If you want a more customised list, you can cut’n'paste this article into a Word document on your own PC and add your individual essentials.
Necessities
- Kayak
- Drinking water (at least 20 ounces for every hour you’ll spend in the boat, depending on how much you sweat)
- Helmet
- Sunscreen
- Whistle (for emergencies)
- Spray skirt (a flap that closes around your waist to keep water out)
- Wilderness first-aid kit
- Bailer or bilge pump
- Towel
- Dry bags (waterproof gear bags that secure to the boat)
- Sunglasses
- Paddle float (a self-rescue aid)
- Life jacket
- Waterproof matches
- Paddles (always take a spare)
Repairing Gears
Ding Stik repair putty for your river kayaks
Replacement bolts for the seat, rudder, and foot pegs
Zipper-repair kit
Application twine
Little bungee cords
Waterproofing wax
Seam sealant
Food
Energy bars
Raw vegatables or fruit
Clothing
Remember to keep everything youare not wearing in dry bags :
Quick-drying swimming suit
Quick-drying pants
T-shirts
Water resistant jacket
Sun and rain hat ( with a wide brim )
Neoprene gloves
Pull-on water shoes or sports sandals
Pogies ( paddling gloves )
Change of clothes
Extras
Tide tables and charts
Weather radio
Nose plugs or clips
Compass
Waterproof watch
Money ( in a fanny pack or sealable plasticbag )
Brook kayaking is a great sport, and what makes it more fun is the hazards associated with it. Be certain, play safe. The kayak is your closest buddy during the cruise, so be sure you stick with it. Check : more information on river kayaking.
Ensure you learn and implement the proper systems. If proper postures and paddling strategies aren’t followed, kayaking could cause wears and tears in body tissues. More major injuries are also possible. Also, ensure you carry and lift the brook kayaks from and to the stream scrupulously. Learning the correct methodologies will keep away from possible injuries, and will enable you to enjoy the game to the fullest.
