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Range of Motion and Protection From the Fish – Kayak Comparison

By Jeff McGovern Range of motion and protection from the fish – Sounds a little weird but the W kayak offers a far better range of motion for anglers and some measure of protection when landing fish. I’ve noticed this … Continue reading

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W500 Kayak Review by Tim Kerr – Kayaker, New York

Tim Kerr is a kayaker, and member of a kayaking club in Buffalo, New York. He came to West Newton, Massachusetts, tested the W500, and ordered one right away. Here is his review: Buffalo, New York. June 29, 2009 The … Continue reading

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Kayaking Back Pain and Leg Numbness (Part 1)

First, some basic mechanics: According to Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Action and Reaction, whenever a body exerts a force on another body, the latter exerts a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction on the former. In other words, … Continue reading

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The Evolution of the Kayak (6)

Raising the Bar in Kayak Design and Performance: New Standards For The Third Millennium   This article discusses the changes in kayak design, usage and performance over the past century and in recent years. Part 3 Ergonomics: From a single, … Continue reading

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The Evolution of the Kayak (5)

Raising the Bar in Kayak Design and Performance: New Standards For The Third Millennium This article discusses the changes in kayak design, usage and performance over the past century and in recent years. Part 3 Ergonomics: From a single, uncomfortable … Continue reading

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