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Canoeing Outfits An Explanation of our Recommendations.

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Kayaks range in price from £250 to £2250, Paddles from £30 to £300. So what is the difference and are you buying the right combination of boat and kit? It is hoped this page will help your decision making process. You can select your own outfit from our comprehensive range of boats and equipment.

Fun Paddling.
Something everyone can do with a Sit On Top Kayak or an Introductory Kayak. Warm and sheltered safe conditions with possibly some supervision. Less expensive boats and kit are more than adequate for Fun Paddling.

Kayaks £250 - £400.
Paddles £30-50.
Buoyancy Aids £35-40
Typical Sit On Tops. Scooter - Nomad - Frenzy.
Typical Kayaks. Dagger Fiesta and Perception Sundance.

Recreational Paddling
Very similar to Fun Paddling but usually for longer periods of time and including spring and autumn. Paddlers are more prepared to wear warmer clothing and will often use a sprayskirt.

Kayaks £300 - £450.
Paddles £30-50.
Buoyancy Aids £35-40.
Spraydecks £20-30 (£80 for doubles).
Typical Kayaks. Ellie - Blackwater - Flex 11 - Kiwi 2 - Kiwi 3.

Day Touring
More demanding than Recreational Paddling where the paddler has an improving skill level. Paddlers will be comfortable in calm and more challenging conditions and variable weather.

Kayaks £399 - £550.
Paddles £40-70.
Buoyancy Aids £35-40.
Spraydecks £20-50
Typical Kayaks. Expression - Easky - Charleston - Vista.

Weekending
Very similar to Day Touring where the paddler is looking 15 + mile days and possibly overnighting. Paddlers will comfortable in calm and more challenging conditions and variable weather.

Kayaks £499 - £750.
Paddles £70-130.
Buoyancy Aids £55-80.
Spraydecks £40-60
Typical Kayaks. Easky - Charleston - Expression

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking as opposed to simply paddling on the sea is a specialist activity. True sea kayakers are self sufficient and well skilled in self-rescue, paddle fit and competent. Please discuss your requirements with our staff.

Typical Kayaks. Scorpio - Capella - Quest - Tempest
Cost £1200.00+

White Water
White Water paddling is an assumed risk sport and should not be attempted by anyone who has not received training appropriate to white water paddling.
Please discuss your requirements with our staff, your club or your training provider.
Please note; White Water Kayaks can be used for Surfing, BCU Star tests and general kayaking.

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