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Definition of a Kayak

Posted on January 16, 2008 by W kayak

A kayak is a small, personal boat designed for passengers to propel it with double blade paddles. This definition satisfies hundreds of manufacturers and millions of people who enjoy using their sit-on-top (SOT) or sit-in, inflatable, folding or rigid, monohull, … Continue reading →

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Canoe and Kayak Market Trends in Recent Years

Posted on January 15, 2008 by W kayak

The (U.S.) National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is offering to download a preview of the abstract of its 2006 statistical report for download free of charge on this page: http://nmma.org/facts/boatingstats/2006/files/orderform.asp According to this report the 2006 US market for canoes … Continue reading →

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2008 W Kayak Models

Posted on January 15, 2008 by W kayak

(Added May 08, 2008) – One of the typical things that happen with a good design is that after people actually begin using it they discover new advantages it offers, and new things it enables. The 2008 model has already … Continue reading →

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