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Last year, you may not have gotten into the water as much as you wanted, but now’s the time to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Your 2010 resolutions should include spending more time on your favorite activity, and UpSportsKayaks.com has everything you need to make that a reality.
Maybe you just want to see what all the excitement’s about and have decided to go kayaking for the first time. We have everything you need to get started whether you want to try a fishing kayak or one built for the white water rapids. Kayaking has something for everyone, from those who love the adrenaline pumping adventures or the solitude of exploring waterways and everything in between.
If you’re a kayaking veteran, this is a great time to upgrade. If your kayaking duds are showing signs of wear, why not replace them with some of our latest equipment. This way, when you get the urge to hit the water, you’ll be ready to go! Maybe you want a sleeker kayak or more storage space — whatever it is, UpSportsKayaks.com has what you need to make your next kayaking adventure the best one yet.
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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite pastime! Too many people think of kayaking as just a summer sport or something to do on a long vacation, but the waters are just as inviting in the winter and there’s a lot less hassle since there are fewer people spoiling your fun.
Instead of a long vacation, just a weekend getaway is sometimes all it takes to get you to places where you can kayak. Whether you want a quiet vacation to explore some waterway slowly in seclusion or test your abilities against white water, some of our favorite trips have taken place when everyone else thought the water was too cold for kayaking.
With the right equipment, you can be comfortable and have the trip of a lifetime. While the rest of the world is planning their next trip or looking at pictures or videos of their last one, you can be out there cutting the water and making more memories.
So stash those winter clothes and blues and get back on the water! This is a perfect time to recharge yourself by taking the time to do something you like, and if you tell us about a perfect little spot you found, we promise not to tell a soul!
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The coastal waters, vast lakes, rivers, bays, and parks make California a prime boating location. The waters are suitable for kayaks, canoes, paddling, and just about any water sport available. Finding the right place to kayak depends on what kind of kayak sport you plan to do and it can also depend on what level of experience you have. This is because water and weather conditions for each location vary and can always change unexpectedly.
Channel Islands: The National Park of Channel Islands is a great kayaking location. With a kayak, you are able to observe and experience its pristine aquatic environment. Here, you can kayak on your own or with a park authorized guide. Some of the guided trips don’t even require previous kayak experience, so beginners can take part, too. Each area of the channel islands has certain restrictions and some spots are better for more experienced kayakers.
Lake Tahoe: Located around between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a great spot for all sorts of boating activities, especially kayaking. The shoreline is 72 miles and is surrounded by beautiful mountains and views. The rest of the lake is over 180 square miles, ready for your kayak.
Castaic Lake: Located just north of Santa Clarita, Castaic Lake is run by LA County Dept of Parks and Recreation. It’s a fresh water lake that is perfect for kayaking and even just relaxing under the sun.
Dana Point Harbor: This harbor is great for kayaks, canoes, jet skis, and more. It’s surrounded by restaurants, bars, hotels, and fun. Stay for a day or book a weekend in one of the nice hotels. There is also shopping areas available for tourists and locals.
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Finding the perfect kayak paddle is not as easy as it sounds. It shouldn’t be too difficult but it is still very important and may take some time. Many things can go into consideration when deciding on a paddle such as the type of paddling you are going to be doing, your height and body strength, and the size of your kayak.
Once these areas are determined, you can start to examine the differences in paddle characteristics including blade length and shape, shaft length and shape, and the materials used to construct the paddle.
The length and shape of the blade play a very important role in paddling. The blades can be long, short, narrow, wide, feathered, symmetrical, spooned, or dihedral. With every shape comes its own benefits and strengths. A wide blade with larger surface face can provide for more acceleration but will also result in more water resistence. More effort is needed to control a paddle with a wider blade than those with smaller or more narrow blades.
Feathered paddles have blades that turn in towards an angle. This allows for more efficient strokes with its narrow edge instead of being completely flat. Touring paddles are typically long, symmetrical, and narrow. Some kayakers find that asymmetrical paddles reduce the amount of twisting needed to paddle and can be done with softer strokes.
If you are very tall, well above 6 feet, a longer paddle is necessary for you to get the best control and maneuverability. A long paddle will create more resistence but allow for more power during each stroke.
A paddles weight, durability, and flexibility are determined by the materials used in making the paddle. Some paddles are made from fiberglass, plastic, aluminum, carbon, and even wood. Your own personal preference will determine which material is best for you.
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Kayaks come in many styles suitable for different types of kayak activities. A kayak you would use in a lake or calm river may be different from a fishing kayak or surf kayak. This is because kayaks are designed for different purposes to give you the best kind of mobility and maneuverability for whatever type of kayak sport you are doing.
Sit-On-Top: These kayaks were derived from the surfboard design. There is a groove on the top of the kayak for you to sit on, instead of being entirely inside of the kayak. These styles are popular for fishing and SCUBA diving because of the ease of mobility and entering/exiting the vessel. You are more exposed to the elements when using this type of kayak and they tend to be slower than other models.
Sit-In: The sit-in design tend to be longer and narrower in order to go faster and have more ease with paddling. Because you are actually inside of the kayak, you are closer to the water. Sit-ins will have dry storage areas because of the “cock-pit” style within the kayak. This also keeps the kayaker generally dry and warm. This style of kayak is faster and easier to paddle than most of the sit-on-tops.
Fishing Kayaks: The designs of fishing kayaks are similar to recreational sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, but have wider beams to increase balance and stability. Some models even have a new twinhull design which allows you to stand up inside of the kayak and still have balance and stability. Rod mounts and bait buckets make fishing from your kayak even easier, giving you more free arm room and space.
Inflatable Kayaks: These special kayaks are, like the name says, inflatable. They can be inflated by hand, foot, or electric pumps. They fit inside of carrying bags making their transportation very easy, without the need for trailers or car racks. New designs have taken the style of sit-on-tops by using multiple inflatable sections in order to make it worthy of the sea. They tend to be slower than traditional kayaks.
Surf Kayaks: A surf kayak is generally faster than recreational kayaks. Their construction is similar to whitewater kayaks and they are very popular in coastal areas. Some of these kayaks come equipped with fins, flat bottoms, and hard edges. This promotes the use of a surfing style wave as opposed to a river or moving water of a rapid.
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UpSportsKayaks.com has made planning a kayak fishing trip easier than ever. Our kayaks are of the best quality made by several different companies like Wilderness Systems, Cobra Kayaks, and Advanced Elements. With kayak fishing on the rise, UpSports has made sure to include the very best fishing kayaks to the inventory.
Kayak Fishing has gained a lot of popularity through the years, all around the globe. It has combined the best of kayaking and fishing in one, all in your personal vessel. There is no need for a larger, multiple person boat in order to fish because you can fish right out of your kayak and even maneuver in places that a larger boat cannot.
It used to be difficult to fish from a kayak due to the lack of space and mobility for you and your equipment. However, over time, companies such as Cobra Kayaks and Wilderness Systems have developed the ultimate styles of fishing kayaks designed with enough space for you, your rods and fishing accessories. Some models, with a twinhull design, allow you to stand while fishing, supporting your weight evenly throughout the kayak.
We carry several types of equipment and accessories for your fishing trip such as rod holders, buckets, casters, and deck mounts. These pieces will free your arms for other tasks and allow you to have full control over your bait and rod. We also carry high quality paddles made from glass, fiberglass, aluminum, and carbon to give you the best maneuverability in the water.
Whether you are an experienced kayak fisher or are just beginning, make sure to browse our site for all of your kayak needs. We have equipment for the whole family, even the kids, so you can have any kind of kayak trip you want, big or small. We even carry kayak covers to preserve your kayak for the future.
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UpSportsKayaks.com has put together great package deals on kayaks and their accessories. Some include different paddles, seats, and other accessories which will make purchasing a kayak much easier, and can even save you some money. If you need new equipment or are buying a kayak for the first time, a package is a great option for you to consider.
UpSportsKayaks.com has great deals on sit-on-top, sit-inside, fishing, inflatable, and surfing kayaks. Cobra Kayaks and Wilderness Systems have a large line of sit-on-top and sit-in kayaks. Their 2009 Pungo 120 Kayak Package by Wilderness Systems is a best seller because of the kayak’s great balance of stability, speed, and comfort. This package comes equipped with Cannon Wave Fiberglass Paddles.
We also carry a Cobra Kayaks Fish N’ Dive XF Angler Kayak Package. The XF Angler Fishing Kayak is newly designed with a Tank well, which holds marine batteries in place and can even hold bait buckets, too. It also has additional forward mounting areas for trolling rod mounts and rear facing rod mounts. This package includes a 10 inch round hatch with removable bucket, a large rectangle hatch, 4 flush mount rod holders, a HI back seat, and two piece paddle! This is the ultimate kayak fishing package deal.
Inflatable Kayaks have great package deals, too. The Advanced Elements Advanced Frame Kayak has multiple features and benefits. It comes with a great hull design, it is extremely durable and easy to set up, very comfortable, and has a sleek style similar to a hard-shell kayak. This package comes with a foot pump and 2 piece Cannon Fiberglass Paddle.
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Inflatable kayaks are an easier alternative to hard, stable kayaks. They are easier to transport since they usually come in their own carry bag. Often, they are made out of hypalon, pvc, or polyurethane coated cloth and can be inflated by hand, foot, or electric pumps. The air pressure required is usually low, below 3 psi.
In the past, inflatable kayaks needed to be used with more caution and in calmer waters and rivers. Recently, some kayak manufacturers have wanted to improve the inflatable kayak design and make them more durable and comparable with other types of kayaks. They combined the same design principles of the folding kayak, which uses an internal frame, with the designs of the sit-on-top kayak. These ideas allowed them to develop multiple inflatable sections instead of just one or two. This allowed for the production of a quality sea kayak.
They tend to be slower than traditional kayaks because of their build and may need more paddling. However, inflatable kayaks can be easy to master, are generally stable, and have a small turning radius. Their portability also makes it much easier to travel with and they can really come in handy on an impromptu kayak trip. They allow you to skip the car rack or trailer and just toss the carrying bag in the back.
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Up Sports Kayaks carries everything you need for your kayak adventure. We carry fishing kayaks and accessories, tandem kayaks, inflatable kayaks, fish ‘n dive kayaks, sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, and so much more. No matter what you need, even if you want one extra lesson before your trip, we have educational books and DVDs to help you get to the water safely and prepared.
Our fishing kayaks have become very popular. They make kayaking and fishing perfect together in both fresh and salt water. The designs of a fishing kayak are similar to the sit-in and sit-on-top style kayaks. Some are equipped with outriggers while some are the newer twinhull models making it stable enough to fish while you’re standing in or on the kayak!
Our kayaks are made with the best quality parts to ensure your satisfaction when using any of our equipment. We love for our customers to always come back when they need anything kayak related. A happy and satisfied customer will always return because they know they can trust our kayaks and accessories.
We have numerous styles of paddles such as aluminum, fiberglass, carbon, straight shaft, and glass. All are competitively priced and made from high quality material for whitewater paddling or flatwater paddling. Our paddles will complete the necessities for your trip.
We also carry safety equipment and life jackets (PFDs) for the whole family. Safety is the most important thing to be considered when heading out to the water. With our medical kits, flares, and wide variety of life jackets, you and your whole family will be safer and more secure during the trip.
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Recently, sport fishing from your kayak has become more and more popular, especially in warmer regions of the US. Fishing kayaks are specially designed for you to be doing more action while in the kayak, instead of just paddling. Some are stable enough for you to stand while fishing and can easily carry your balance.
At Up Sports, we know that you need stability and comfort when choosing a fishing kayak. That is why many companies we carry specifically design their kayaks with a twinhull in order to make fishing and paddling easier and more stable. They also allow you to change positions much easier than before, and there is no need to sacrifice speed for stability.
Some of the fishing kayaks have designs similar to recreational kayak designs, such as the sit-in or sit-on-top kayaks. These are usually characterized by wide beams in order to increase the lateral stability. This has allowed kayak fishing to become a huge sport. Without the ease that the new fishing kayak designs have brought, this would not have been possible.
If you enjoy kayak fishing or wish to try it out, we carry several accessories for you and your kayak to make your fishing trip even better. We have special rods that can be hooked onto the kayak to hold your rod in place and free your hands for other tasks. We also carry bait buckets, mounts, and bait casters. Browse through our wide selection of fishing kayaks and fishing accessories and your trip will be unforgettable.
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