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Jeff’s Rigged W500 Fishing Kayak – New Review and Movie

Posted on January 1, 2012 by W kayak

Jeff McGovern reviews his rigged W500 fishing kayak: Hands down the finest fishing kayak I’ve ever used. That is coming from someone who has used others, plus has them on the rack at the house and makes a serious choice … Continue reading →

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Thank You For a Great 2011, And a Happy 2012!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by W kayak

2011 was a great year, big time, and our best ever. It also brought some fundamental changes for us. This year, we started an experiment with local dealers and international distributors who are basically W fans with neither storefront nor prior … Continue reading →

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The Hybrid Fishing Kayak – Facts, Hype and Plain Nonsense

Posted on December 19, 2011 by W kayak

Hybrid Kayak Defined The term ‘Hybrid Kayak’ is an abbreviation of ‘Hybrid Canoe-Kayak’. It’s a type of small, typically human powered watercraft that takes from the kayak in the sense that its passengers sit in it with their legs stretched … Continue reading →

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Maiden Offshore Voyage and Wheels For W500 Fishing Kayak – Ken From Katikati, New Zealand

Posted on December 9, 2011 by W kayak

I went out in the kayak for the first time this morning. The wind appeared to have eased off, so I went out from Beach Road at 8am. High tide was early this morning, so it wasn’t the best time to go, but I didn’t want to wait any longer to try it.
I ended up paddling in the sitting position, and felt quite happy with that, even though the wind got up and I ended up having to paddle into a 500mm chop and strong head wind..

I shall have to do some fine tuning in how I use it, but the bottom line is that I am thrilled with it, and it will get a lot more use than my [name brand sit-in kayak]. Continue reading →

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Kayak Ice Fishing (In a Way), And Last Tiger Muskie For The Season – By Gary Thorberg

Posted on December 7, 2011 by W kayak

The Wavewalk kayak can do many things, but breaking thick ice is not one of them. It is too light, and simply rides up on top of the ice. I stopped after a couple of feet, as this could put you in a dangerous position (not recommended).
I think that my lake kayaking is about over this year.
One final Tiger Muskie is a good way to close out the season! Continue reading →

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