I have a set of hull-a-port aeros, over the winter they have got a bit gunked up with road grime and are getting quite stiff.

I'd like to open them up and lubricate them as I do with my "normal" hull-a-ports, however I dont see a way to do this with the aero.

Any advice before I just spray the insides randomly with a can of lithium grease & a straw and hope some makes it to the moving parts...

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for an app that I can use to plan my first overnight trips. I’d like to see put in points, and be able to see how many miles from one point to the next it would be on a river. I know there are plenty of hike apps out there, but I’m having a difficult time finding one that allows for river travel. Thank you in advance for your help.

Looking to kayak this week but it rained pretty heavy 2-3 days ago. The river I go to is about 4 ft/s currently according to my math. I’ve only kayaked on lakes. With a water temp of 46° and not having kayaked this river before, is this unsafe to do? I’d be going with a friend and the river is entirely in town so we won’t be out in the middle of nowhere.

Hey fellow kayakers! 🚨

Solo kayakers, especially those of us who are shorter (I'm 5'6" and drive a Honda Pilot—a beast at 5'11"), you know the struggle of loading a kayak solo. Let’s face it, it’s a pain. I’m a mechanical engineering student in British Columbia institute of technology, Canada, currently working on a project related to kayak loading system that will cross out all the issues people face when loading/unloading, and I need real feedback!

Here’s what I want to know [answer in the link below]:

• How do you load your kayak—alone or with help?
• Ever thought about using a mechanical loading system?
• What’s your biggest gripe with loading/unloading (weight, awkward angles, etc.)?
• If you could create the perfect kayak loader, what features would it have?
• What price would you consider fair for such a system?

Your insights will directly help my project. Appreciate your time! 🙏

[this is an update post to reach more people]

LINK HERE >>>

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Today was my first time using my Gopro paddling. I just slid the tripod handle into pfd. As you can see from the few pov shots in the video, it didn't make for a great shot. Does anyone have any recommendations on a better way of going about this? Thanks!

https://youtu.be/eNY8sEbHpug

New purchase! Right now all the lakes are frozen, so me and the pup will have to wait until mid-late April before trying out the new kayak. Time can’t go by fast enough!

In a few years I'll hopefully be moving to Belgium to be with my partner, but I'm curious to know, are there many opportunities for kayaking there? I've seen some kayak tours online, but I wanna know can I launch my own kayak places there like you can in the U.S?

Hey everyone, how do you kayak and fish in the ocean without worrying about sharks? I use an inflatable kayak in shallow bays where larger sharks usually don’t go, mostly small ones like leopard sharks and dog sharks. But I still get nervous, especially when I’m fishing alone at sunset. Does the fear of sharks ever go away? Should I just push through and go out anyway? Since I have an inflatable kayak, I always stay in the shallows and avoid venturing into the open ocean.

They are currently quite affordable via Costco. I know Pelicans aren’t the greatest, but as a back up kayak for lake days and group hangouts it seems like a pretty good deal.

Can’t really find reviews outside of Costco

It was her first time in the kayak.

Hi

I've got a 12ft sit on top I use for messing about on some local canals and lakes. I'm just wondering how safe it is to use in the sea (we're talking a couple of hundred metres off shore max)

Kind of interested in going out in cardigan bay to try and get some photos of dolphins, but don't want to end up having to call the RNLI if it all goes a bit wrong!

Me and my wife are looking to start doing some kayaking.

We have fairly tight space restrictions, and inflatables just aren't interesting.

So we have limited the search to a foldable, tandem kayak.

The only option seems to be the oru haven? I'm curious how the community feels about this boat or if their are better alternatives.

I'm researching these kinds of boats. Specifically not the flat plastic folding kayaks like the Oru, but rather the heavier duty/more seaworthy 'foldable' skin on frame boats. Here's the ones I have so far, just wondering if there are others to consider? Thanks!

• TRAK 2.0

• Klepper

• Long Haul

• Feathercraft

• ?

• ?

• ?

Thanks!

Travelling around Northern California at the moment and looking for a place to hang out and rent a kayak for a few days but not having much luck. Anyone have a recommendation of where to look?

Has anybody got any experience or have used a modular sea kayak before?

Me and my partner want a double so she doesn't have to do any work (suprise) on longer trips the australis komodo came up on marketplace but I am skeptical. Australis I find is generally a good brand. I have used the salamander before which is the entry level ocean kayak but the modular nature of this beast makes me think its likely to not be as sturdy as a single piece and may be a pain to put together / take apart after every trip.

Does anyone have any valuable insight?!

Hi, I put a partial hole in my new (to me) kayak. Is this the right product for repairing? https://www.homehardware.ca/en/pc-11-2-part-marine-epoxy-1-oz/p/2040320

My bother and our friend want to do our yearly kayak/camping trip in Ontario this year. Probably not the best year to be a US citizen trying to get into Canada but we will see.

Acting if everything is normal, what are some good destinations for 3-4 trip?

What hurdles do we need to deal with?

This is casual trip so not looking for any big rapids or stuff. Just some causal currents and some hanging out.

Hi, I’m planning to travel in Latin America for a few months- looking at April through July this year. I’d love to join a group sea kayaking expedition tour, ideally with camping, ideally about 5 days, with nice views of the shore and chances to see animals. I speak intermediate Spanish. I would be traveling by myself snd looking to rent equipment. I would love to find a local company.

I’ve done a fair bit of white water kayaking but that was decades ago. I took a 5 day intro to sea kayaking course which I adored and I’m looking for more. I have some skills but definitely want a trustworthy guide.

I’m looking at Belize and Peru but am curious to hear about any good experiences with companies in other countries as well. I already have on my dream list going to Patagonia and I’ve found some companies that offer group expeditions there, but I won’t be traveling the right months this time around.

TIA

When I'm on the open sea and I can't make it on the boat because of the waves and low power. Then I can relax briefly with the vest in the water. With an inflatable one, I have to swim all the time. It has the highest priority. Getting back on the kayak

I'm a student in Chicago, and I love biking/swimming. In the summer it's super easy to rent kayaks but gets expensive so I'm considering buying. I've talked to some locals who like orus because you can fit them on the train. A common theme I've heard is they wish they bought an Inlet instead of the Lake because it's pretty boxy/slow.

I'm pretty new to this, but I don't want to buy one and regret it later because I like going fast when I rent.