While Fox News was hyping the Australian shark attacks today, one interviewee was making a case that shark attacks are related to the fact that we have more people on the water. There is a growth in eco-tourism and no better way to see ocean wildlife than on a sea kayak.  Sea Kayak Reviews are designed to help fit the kayak to the user. A buyer must consider how they plan to use the item.  Some of the key Sea kayak characteristics are listed here:

Sea Kayak Basics 101

• Length equals speed
• Wider base equals stability
• Rocker is related to how far the ends of the boat rise out of the water
• More rocker means more turning power
• A flat hull with a longer water line will track straighter.

 Another key fact is that no matter the length of the sea kayak, the buyer may go out alone, thus the need for a light kayak. The use of lightweight yet strong material can be a factor in the price. Another new product design details that can play a role in your selection criteria is the rudder system. Sea kayaks that have spring loaded rudders may be helpful since a broken rudder can ruin a day on the water. Spring loaded rudder systems can be found in Kayak Pro and Epic Systems. Experts in the sport have awarded the Wilderness Zephyr as their choice for people looking to buy a sea kayak (Lead Image). Generally, most Sea Kayaks, like the Wilderness Zephyr, are manufactured with polyethylene construction which offers performance, rugged durability and affordability. An adjustable seat, thigh and hip support, and ratcheting Butterfly backband are key to the ability to paddle comfortably all day.

Sea Kayaking may develop a smaller set of users who adopt the new concepts of stand up paddling, similar to the stand up paddle surfing. Werner is coming out with the stand up paddle (SUP) called Carve, which has a longer more slender blade (66-84 inches) The blade area is 19 by 7.5 inches. These blades are designed for more control on the surf.  

Finally, there seems to be a large sea Kayaking contingent in the Vancouver Canada region. Here is a recent link about Kayaking Vancouver Island. Next up: Whitewater Kayaking