It’s that time of year when those of us in northern regions need to start thinking about cleaning and storing our summer “toys”. I’m lucky enough to be using kayaks year-round on kayaking trips so I don’t need to worry about storage. However, even if you don’t need to put away your gear for winter there are some basic maintenance tips that will make your kayaks and paddling equipment last much longer. I recently had a lengthy conversation with a guest about gear maintenance which prompted me to share what I do to keep my gear in pristine shape. Kayaks
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I hope that this helps some of you and I welcome your questions or additions. -Scott Tips for Maintaining Kayaks and Paddling Gear Comments
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2/12/2020 04:59:30 pm
It's good to know that you should wash your paddles with the same soap you use to wash your kayak. My husband and I just recently moved into a waterfront home that's near a lake, and we're thinking about getting a kayak to use on the lake! We'll make sure to keep these tips in mind once we get one and some paddles for the lake!
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4/8/2020 07:58:49 am
Hey Mate, I have found your article very informative and interesting. I appreciate your points of view and I agree with so many. You’ve done a great job with making this clear enough for anyone to understand.
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5/15/2020 02:26:33 pm
This is just the information we all need to take care of our kayaks. We get so excited about our next adventure when it's time to get back out on the water that we don't think about checking over our kayaks as well as you described. It is a good thing to check all of the deck bungees and rudder, because you just never know when one has seen it's last season. The last thing I want to do is find out on the water that none of my bungees are still good as I watch my dry bag float away. Thank you for the good reminders.
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7/14/2020 05:32:38 am
wow.. thanks for sharing this awesome info with us enjoyed every bit of it :) keep it up!!
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8/18/2020 02:43:10 am
It's good to know that you should wash your paddles with the same soap you use to wash your kayak. My husband and I just recently moved into a waterfront home that's near a lake, and we're thinking about getting a kayak to use on the lake! We'll make sure to keep these tips in mind once we get one and some paddles for the lake!
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5/19/2021 02:11:11 am
I found it interesting when you said that there are basic maintenance for a kayak for it to last longer. I'm planning to buy a kayak for an outdoor adventure in July, but now I'm thinking about renting since it's my first time. I guess I should look for a kayak rental near me that can also teach me basic kayaking skills, so I will be ready in July.
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6/29/2021 05:21:13 am
I appreciated it when you shared that a kayak needs to stored indoor if it is not being used. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is planning to learn kayaking since she wants to enjoy the activity that her late husband used to love. I will suggest to her looking for a reliable place that offers the equipment rental.
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7/7/2021 05:27:55 am
I’ve been surfing the web for more than an hour today, yet I was unable to find any stunning articles like this one. It’s alluringly worth it for me. Keep posting more such amazing blogs.
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6/10/2022 05:23:28 am
Kayaks are a type of boat that is slim and compact and designed to be used by a small group of people, sometimes just one at a time. It's also known as a canoe in several other contexts. Many people consider it to be a piece of sporting equipment because it is commonly used in sports and aquatic races. Kayaks come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and their designs vary depending on their intended use. Surf play kayaks, fishing kayaks, and leisure and tour kayaks, sometimes known as ocean kayaks, are the most common types of kayaks.
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8/10/2022 03:52:56 am
As a person looking to get into the hobby, learning how to take proper care of the equipment is extremely important to me. This is why I appreciate you talking about how to manage things like the paddles and wash everything else well so I can have a great headstart at maintaining them for good use. After my first attempt at it when I find a kayak tour I can sign up for, I'll make sure I keep the rest of your tips in mind for the future.
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10/17/2022 07:22:33 pm
I like what you said about making sure you grease your boat equipment for stains. I need to get a new boat for the open sea. I'll have to make sure it can handle choppy waves.
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10/24/2022 11:17:06 am
I'm planning on renting a kayak for an upcoming trip, and I want to make sure that I don't damage it. It makes sense that I would want to keep it as clean as possible. I can see how dirt on a kayak could cause problems to it.
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1/18/2023 01:04:06 pm
My brother and I are interested in trying kayaking for the first time next weekend, so we'd like to rent the kayaking gear this time to see if it's right for us. We're glad you talked about washing your boat's inside and out with mild soap to keep it in good shape, so we'll keep this in mind when we buy our own kayak. Thank you for the information on keeping kayaks and paddling gear in optimal condition.
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AuthorScott Locorini is the founder of AE Adventures Archives
April 2021
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