What do you normally do on a weekend? Go out for movies? Do you plan family dinner? Or roam around in the malls? Why not do something fun and exciting for a change? Invest your money and buy a White water kayak. Kayaks are basically boats which are used in the river for adventure sport called White water Kayaking. However, these white water kayaks can be used for several other activities other than playing the sport. White water kayaks are multipurpose.
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Fishing can be a fun activity for the weekend. You can use white water kayaks and go out fishing with your family. Kayaks differ in sizes and shapes. For fishing purpose, a sit on top white water kayak is the best option. The seats of this type of kayaks are higher as compared to other white water kayaks, and hence the speed at which this boat travels is slow. There are also Fishing kayaks available specially equipped with hooks and equipment’s that will help in fishing. However, if you are thinking from the point of versatility of a white water kayak, sit on top type is more feasible.
There are different types of kayaks available in the market. Day Touring kayaks are used for covering longer distances and are easily maneuverable. There are also multiday touring kayaks which are preferable for overnight outdoor camping activities. Another option which is extremely practical is inflatable white water kayaks. You can use these kayaks in water parks, etc. Since they can be folded, it becomes easy to store and transport unlike other white water kayaks. Traditional white water kayaks are bulky and their transportation becomes a problem.
We see a lot of images near the water bodies on the internet, etc. How are these pictures taken? How do photographers reach the middle of the sea and click photos? Many photographers use white water kayaks which helps them travel farther distances in the sea. In this case a day touring or multi touring kayaks is preferable.
White water kayaks are affordable and readily available. However, if your budget is limited, you can buy a second hand kayak. There are a lot of online buying options for white water kayaks. Before buying a white water kayak, it is essential to determine the nature of its use. Because of varieties of kayak types available, it may be confusing while making your purchase. An inflatable white water kayak is highly preferable if you are buying it for family recreation.
You can plan a romantic evening with your partner if you have white water kayaks. They have storage space, where you can carry food, wine and make the whole experience worth remembering. Be innovative with your partner and give them a white water kayak dinner, instead of the traditional candle light. The very thought of dinner in the middle of white waters seems so breathtaking! Instead of spending large amount of money in water parks and other pools, a simple investment in white water kayaks can give you options that you can explore and provide unlimited fun.
James Vasanth writes a blog on River Rider about river tubing, Rafting trips and connecting the dots between online and offline. He can be found on Facebook.
