| In the beginning kayaks were used originally by people | | | | recreational kayak. This model differs from other |
| who lived in the far north. They were made from | | | | varieties due to the large cockpit - often a "sit-on" style |
| animal skins, and used in hunting and for transportation | | | | with a wider beam (which gives greater stability) and |
| of both passengers and goods. The traditional kayak | | | | makes it easier to enter and exit the kayak. |
| was made to custom fit the individual hunter. | | | | A recreational kayak is relatively inexpensive |
| A skin jacket called Tuilik was attached to the kayak | | | | compared to other styles, which makes it a good |
| after the rest of the skins this meant that the hunter | | | | choice for the casual paddler. Users do need to be |
| could perform an Eskimo roll to right the kayak after | | | | aware it has a limited storage capacity. |
| tipping it upside down without getting wet. The waters | | | | What about the Waterproof Cases for Your Kayak |
| of the Arctic are far too cold for an individual to | | | | When taking a trip by kayak, you will want to make |
| survive in for very long so staying dry was very | | | | sure that items you are taking are packed without |
| important. | | | | adding extra bulk. Ways to keep your map, compass, |
| What Are Sea Kayaks? | | | | and GPS device dry will be a priority, and the right |
| This style is used when traveling on open water. | | | | waterproof case or two are perfect choices to keep |
| Available in styles for one or two paddlers and are | | | | these necessary items protected and functional. |
| designed with stability and storage capacity in mind. | | | | Even choosing a kayak bag for the hull can protect |
| The also can be outfitted with spray skirts to keep the | | | | your gear if you're planning a longer or overnight |
| inside of the kayak dry. | | | | adventure and would like to have dry clothes when |
| What about Whitewater Kayaks? | | | | you takeout. |
| For white water navigation, a kayak must have both a | | | | Thinking of taking pictures? Then a waterproof |
| low hull in front with a stable flared upper hull in the | | | | camera cases can be used for them as well. The |
| back. You won't find rudders, but the kayak still gives | | | | cases are fully functional, allowing the user to operate |
| the operator the same level of maneuverability as a | | | | the buttons and zooms through the covers. |
| kayak made for flat water. | | | | In case an emergency situation arises. It makes sense |
| Going A Little Faster: Racing Kayaks | | | | to take your cell phone with you when you venture out |
| As you would guess, a racing kayak is designed for | | | | into the water and keeping it dry and ready can be |
| speed. A skilled operator can achieve stability with this | | | | achieved with a waterproof phone case. |
| type of boat, but only after he or she has spent some | | | | Choosing the right style of kayak is essential to getting |
| time in the craft. This is probably not the place to start | | | | the most from your excursion. Once you have made |
| for a beginning kayaker. | | | | that decision, you can then turn your attention to |
| A Little Slower Paced: Recreational Kayaks | | | | selecting the right waterproof cases to keep all of |
| Perhaps you want to take an easy paced journey | | | | your equipment safe. |
| through flat water then you should look for a | | | | |