| When we think of a kayak, we often think of a small, | | | | the long sleeve version, which is good for colder |
| slender boat similar to a canoe, and for the most part, | | | | temperatures. A two piece wetsuit may be better for |
| this description is right. Kayaks are indeed long and | | | | all those that do not like the feel of a one piece. And, |
| slender, but can be easily distinguished from a canoe. | | | | believe it or not, there is even a wetsuit available for |
| A kayak sits you much lower than the canoe, and | | | | the family dog, which can have has his own spot in the |
| allows for great leverage in the water. It also calls for | | | | kayak. |
| maneuvering with a paddle that is double-bladed. A | | | | A simple suggestion when kayaking is to dress |
| canoe calls for a one-bladed paddle and allows you to | | | | according to the temperature of the water, regardless |
| sit up a lot higher. | | | | of the air temperature. And, the best way to dress in |
| Some prefer the kayak for exploring, due to the ease | | | | cold temperatures is by wearing a wetsuit to keep the |
| of maneuvering as compared to canoes or other | | | | chill off and protect you against hypothermia. Another |
| boats. There are many types of kayaking from sea to | | | | option to combat the cold is by wearing a wetsuit, a |
| ocean to stream to whitewater, and for the best | | | | dry suit, a dry top, or a semi-dry top. |
| experience paddlers often use a kayaking wetsuit to | | | | Kayaks are made to move fast in the water when |
| ensure their safety and comfort. | | | | you want them to, and can lend you great fun in a |
| Kayaking wetsuits are used to keep the kayaker | | | | multitude of weather and water conditions. But, you |
| warm. Although the kayak does have a spray deck, | | | | may simply just want one to have some family fun or |
| water can still get to the kayaker, depending on the | | | | use it for calming and relaxation purposes, which will be |
| roughness of the waters. Therefore, wetsuits are | | | | a decision factor as to how you dress. If you don't |
| prudently used in waters or air temperatures under | | | | know how to choose a kayaking wetsuit, do some |
| about 62 degrees. A good wetsuit will keep you warm | | | | research online or visit a sporting goods store and talk |
| whether you are dry or wet; and there are times you | | | | to a sales representative. There is a lot of info |
| may choose get wet intentionally, whether to jump in | | | | available that can direct you to the best style and |
| the water or practice rolling. | | | | guide you to a wetsuit that is priced perfectly for your |
| Kayaking wetsuits are normally made out of neoprene, | | | | budget. There are many different brands and styles |
| and can be thinner than regular wetsuit in certain areas | | | | that you can choose from, so your decision should be |
| for purposes of mobility. The wetsuit is usually in one | | | | mulled over before you make the final decision. You |
| or two pieces. With a one piece wetsuit, your legs and | | | | can also take advantage of the Internet, should you |
| core stay warm while your shoulders and arms may | | | | know what you want, where many times you will find |
| be uncovered so they are free to move. There is also | | | | additional discounts. |