Kayak is an equipment that allows the user to travel on the open water using a piece of paddle. Kayaking is an activity that gives the paddler to enjoy and experience the beautiful nature that can’t be seen at the shore.
Kayak is starting to be known in the Philippines. Different resorts offer this kind of water sport to be enjoyed by its customers. But for first time paddlers, it is advisable to seek the type of kayak that fits them most. You can check the following types of kayak that fits you.
Recreational kayaks
Recreational kayaks are designed for the paddler who likes to have a peaceful ride in the lakes, ponds and rivers. Also, it is fitted to the paddlers who are interested in photography and fishing. On the other side, it is not capable or unsafe to use in a heavy current of water and wind.
Day touring and sea kayaks
These kayaks are designed for open water, such sea or ocean. Typically, it can accommodate one, two, and three paddlers and can travel long distances. These kayaks are more useful and can perform better than the recreational kayak; also, it has lots of storage space and improved safety by adding bulkheads together with sealed hatches.
Sit on top kayaks
Sit-on-tops are applicable for children, swimmers and to the beginners. Typically, it is used for fishing, scuba diving and for touring, because of its quality of easy to get in and out. Also, it is convenient to use, for having a flexible seat which can change the position.
Inflatable kayaks
The good thing with this Inflatable kayak is it can bring while travelling. It can put on the trunk or back of the vehicle. It is light in weight, portable and easy to manage; it also contains a large storage that the paddlers wanted.
Folding kayaks
Like the inflatable kayak, the foldable kayak also easy to store, portable and can be brought like a backpack. Best in the foldable kayak is it is made in PVC that makes the elevation of the framework looks great and has larger storage than the inflatable.
Modular kayak
Modular kayak also a portable and easy to bring to the water activity. It is a detachable kayak that can be divided into 2 to 3 parts. It can be for individual kayaks or into double or triple. All needed is just adding another attachable part. At the same time, it can only give the paddler limited space of the storage.
Other types
Fishing kayaks
For people really loves the activity fishing, this kayak is fitted to them. It is a good way to have a peaceful ride into the fishing area than riding on the fishing boat that produces extensive noise and stinky smell. Also, it is environmental friendly.
White water kayaks
Whitewater kayaks are used as a sport paddling kayaks on the running water and sometimes on a heavy current of water. It is used for an extreme water sport that’s required to wear safety gears for the safety of the paddler.
Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding also known as stand-up paddling or SUP, it looks like a surfing board, an oversized board; a water sport that uses paddle. It is relaxing sport or activity and gives you fun. It may enjoy while standing to see more the beautiful nature and sea creature or while seated on the board.
