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Kayak Gear Guide
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Kayaks, paddlesports and accessories
A publication of:
WILDCOAST Magazine The magazine of Pacific coast adventures and recreation
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What’s inside A publication of:
WILDCOAST Magazine 2015 Gear Guide
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PFDs. PDFs.
Volume 25, Number 1 PM No. 41687515
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C Fibreglass (composite) D Tandem E Performance/racing/surf skis F Whitewater G SOTs/Fishing/Hybrids H Inflatables/Folding I Wood boats/kits
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D Apparel 117 118 E Reference 123 124 F Seats/pads 110 112
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The categories Sub-category
The categories
The page headings may seem obvious, but keep in mind many categories overlap. Some items are difficult to categorize, so skim the options.
Descriptions have been supplied directly from the manufacturer. That way you get the message directly from the people who designed what you’re after. Plus you can blame them for the spelling errors.
Instructions to read a guide? Well, how about a few helpful hints. Otherwise you might not get the optimum experience for which this guide was designed. Oh, never mind. Just pass over this page and get to the Sub-category good stuff. We understand.
The MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) comes from the manufacturing and may be in U.S. or Canadian dollars, depending on how it was submitted. We’re going by a ‘close enough’ mentality. If you really must know to the penny, click on the website link below.
StraitEdge Angler AdvancedElements
Designed for the kayak angler/the StraitEdge Angler has great stability/multi-layer material/and multiple air chambers; providing maximum durability. Its removable Accessory Frame allows anglers to customize the kayak with aftermarket accessories. It also features a high back lumbar seat with rod holders/d-rings/deck lacing/and paddle holders.
9’8” Yellow PVC Tarpaulin
Weight: 41 lbs MSRP: $729.99 Click to go: www.advancedelements.com/straitedge_angler.html
We’ve selected a few categories for basic information about the product, such as length and weight. We have more fields in our database, but we chose not to share them all. We’re secretive that way. Maybe one day we’ll opt for full disclosure!
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PFDs
And now... Onto the good stuff...
PFDs. 1 NRS cVest Mesh Back PFD NRS
PFDs Designed with offshore sea kayakers in mind/ the NRS cVest Life Jacket has pockets and attachment points for all the essentials. It also has lots of reflective tape and a cool mesh back that works great with high-back seats.
Blue/ orange/ red
Sizes S/M, L/XL, XXL
MSRP: $114.95
Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/2157/nrs-cvest-mesh-back-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_guide_2014&utm_
NRS Women’s Zoya Mesh Back PFD NRS
PFDs Designed just for women/ the NRS Zoya Life Jacket gives you the comfort and safety you want for your paddling adventures. With PlushFIT foam panels sculpted to fit your body/ hand warmer pockets and easy adjustment/ you’re gonna love it.
Blue/ orange/ gray
XS/M, L/XL
MSRP: $99.95
Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/2158/nrs-womens-zoya-mesh-back-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_
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NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD NRS
PFDs Have a high-back touring or rowing seat? You’ll love the NRS Clearwater PFD! Flotation is concentrated up front and behind the shoulders/ with a mesh lower back that lets you recline and relax.
Red/ gray/ blue
S/M, L/XL, XXL
MSRP: $89.95
Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/21511/nrs-clearwater-mesh-back-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_
NRS Ninja PFD NRS
PFDs Type III: The low-profile NRS Ninja PFD is so comfortable/ you’ll forget you have it on. Designed for freestyle kayakers and other active boaters/ this compact life jacket gives you total freedom of movement.
Red/ blue/ black
S/M, L/XL, XXL
MSRP: $129.95
Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/21481/nrs-ninja-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_guide_2014&utm_
NRS Zen Rescue Life Jacket NRS
PFDs Type V PFD. The NRS Zen Rescue Life Jacket is a great choice for paddlers and guides who want a great fitting/ comfortable PFD with swiftwater rescue features like a quickrelease belt.
Red/ black/ mango
S/M, L/XL, XXL
MSRP: $189.95
Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/2161/nrs-zen-rescue-life-jacket?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_guide_2014&utm_
Tango
Salus Marine Wear
PFDs The Salus Tango’s unique shoulder adjustment/ low profile design/ tapered back/ high waist/ soft foam and bottom belt/ combine to provide the comfort and security that make this vest ideal for men/ women and tweens/ enjoying any active water sport.
MSRP: N,A Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=tango
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PFDs
Ungava
Salus Marine Wear
PFDs Ideal for kayak touring/ the Salus Ungava is a unisex-style vest with all of our trademark features: soft foam/ rounded edges and contour fit. Additional features/ including hand-warmer pockets/ the ability to attach a quick-release belt/ zippered security pocket/ mesh drop-down pocket for quick access/ 5 lash points and added reflective trim/ make the Ungava a welcome companion on any open water adventure.
MSRP: N,A Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=ungava
Gjoa
Salus Marine Wear
PFDs Whether you’re shooting heart-pumping rapids or setting off on a long/ scenic tour/ the Salus Gjoa’s many quality features will help ensure a safer and more comfortable trip. The low-profile sides/ 8-point adjustment system/ 4-panel contoured design and high waist/ make the Gjoa a great/ universal-fitting vest for any paddler.
MSRP: N,A Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=gjoa
Kiwi
Salus Marine Wear
PFDs The Salus Kiwi’s unisex styling offers a roomy upper-body and a contoured-fit that also make it comfortable for women. Its easy-on/ front zipper design incorporates low-profile padding to ease bending and prevent ride-up. Left- and right-hand vertical front pockets are centralized to allow quick access and unrestricted arm movement/ even when the pockets are full.
MSRP: N,A Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=kiwi
Torrent
Salus Marine Wear
PFDs The Salus Torrent was inspired by those who seek the most out of each adventure. If you’ve pushed yourself to the limit to feel the rush of a heart-pumping rapid/ you know words can’t capture the sensation. The Torrent hugs you/ bends and reaches with you/ freeing you to experience your adventure to its’ fullest. Designed to attach a quick release belt and tow-line/ the Torrent easily converts into the ideal guide or tripping vest.
MSRP: N,A Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=torrent
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Proto
Salus Marine Wear
PFDs The Salus Proto is an ideal white-water cross-over vest for play boating as well as guiding/ river running and tripping. Strip it down for play boating with the ability to conceal most of the webbing and adjustments for a clean/ streamlined vest. Or/ gear it up with the quick-release belt/ tow line/ river knife/ strobe and hydration pack/ to make it a great choice for guiding or long river trips.
MSRP: N,A Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=proto
Eddy-Flex
Salus Marine Wear
PFDs Our most popular vest/ the Salus Eddy-Flex offers added contouring back foam/ tapered shoulders/ Dry-Lex back lining/ pull-forward adjustments and an easy-grab zipper tab making it a welcome companion to any water adventure. The addition of unisex styling/ contoured fit/ easy-on front zipper design/ 3MTM reflective trim/ rounded edges and soft-foam construction put the Eddy-flex in a league of high-end vests with streamlined features.
MSRP: N,A Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=eddy-flex
Maximus Kokatat
PFDs kayak/WW The Maximus Sea PFD is a highly versatile and easily adjustable PFD. All the adjustments are on the front/ and Kokatat’s Dynamic Suspension System (DSS) allows an independently suspended front flotation panel to move with the paddler for unrestricted freedom of movement. Made with Gaia PVC-free foam.
XS/ S/ M/ L/ XL/ XXL Coal/ Navy/ Canvas/ Red/ Jackson Yellow;;
USCG/ Transport Canada and ISO approved
Maximus Prime Kokatat
MSRP: $159
Click to go: www.kokatat.com/products/pfd/maximus-pfd.html
PFDs The Maximus Rescue Prime rescue PFD is designed for all paddling disciplines. Ultra versatile and easily adjustable/ all adjustments are in the front and Kokatat’s Dynamic Suspension System gives excellent freedom of movement. Featuring a quick release safety harness and O-ring/ a tether/ tow system.
XS/ S/ M/ L/ XL/ XXL Red/ Navy/ Yellow
USCG/ Transport Canada and ISO approved
MSRP: $219
Click to go: www.kokatat.com/products/pfd/maximus-prime-pfd.html
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