New Gear from Kayak Touring 04
The YakJak by Zyflex Thermal Sportgear is designed for recreational paddlers as a comfortable, lightweight alternative to a spray skirt and paddling jacket. It's made of a new thermal stretch fabric that deflects water and wind. Comes sleeveless, with sleeves, and with sleeves and a hood. $69, $79, $89. (877) 499-3539; www.zyflex.com.
Based on Lendal's best-selling Kinetik Touring model, the Kinetik Touring S has been scaled down to fit the needs of North American paddlers. It's available in a wide variety of configurations from $135 to $385. The model pictured features carbon composite blades with carbon modified crank shaft, $385. Paddlok four-piece paddles are compatible with Lendal's patented Paddlok system, and owners can purchase blades only and integrate them with the rest of their paddling gear. (608) 442-5518; www.lendal.com.
SeairSports has a new line of lightweight, durable, reasonably priced dry-storage accessories from Aqua-Quest, including this waistpack with an enclosed dry pouch, indispensable for travelers whose journeys include water travel. All the products are made of RF-welded, durable coated ripstop fabric with ziplock seals as well as roll-down seals. Retail prices range from $19 to $69. (888) 547-3247; www.seairsports.com.
Werner has introduced a new Adjustable Ferrule System. It's durable, lightweight, and easy to use-pull, twist to the desired offset, and snap into place. Adjustable in 15-degree increments. Standard on Neutral Bent Shaft and Neutral Bent Shaft-Small diameter. (800) 275-3311; www.wernerpaddles.com.
The new Sea-Dog adjustable foot brace is designed to be maintenance-free and self-cleaning. It's made of injection-molded polypropylene fiberglass/ nylon, and can be adjusted by up to 14 inches with the flip of a lever. The two mounting holes will fit most existing hole patterns. $36. (425) 259-0194; www.sea-dog.com.
