Local Solent company Yak Adventure Equipment have some interesting new additions to their paddling kit line up, including three goodies with a Sea Kayaking bias: two new buoyancy aids and another touring cag. The Xipe is a front zip buoyancy aid with a rear hydration pocket and two front pockets, one of which is designed [...]
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Review: Yak Koast Buoyancy Aid
I’ve been using the Yak Koast Buoyancy Aid for several months now. Designed as a low profile, touring buoyancy aid it utilises a side zip fastening allowing for a large pocket across the front of the PFD and one large rear pocket. Constructed from ‘supersoft’ foam and tough ripstop nylon, the Koast is a rugged [...]
New Brochures
A couple of notable gear manufacturers have released their 2009 brochures. P&H have released a new version of their brochure with up to date info on their range of sea kayaks, including the new Cetus and Scorpio kayaks – look out for photography from Simon Willis & Mark Rainsley. Werner have a new catalogue of [...]
Review Yak Quanta Paddling Trousers
Salopette style with high bib, re-enforced knee and seat areas, neoprene ankle seals, thigh pockets and fleece lined chest pocket. The Yak Quanta paddling trousers have just replaced my 12 year old ‘pink’ Yak salopettes! These paddling trousers already feel as if they will be as durable and reliable as their predecessors and in the [...]
