Some say CB culture was born with WC McCall's Convoy and died with Smokey and the Bandit III. Hand signals are useful base level skills, but UHF and VHF radios offer better outcomes in both managing a trip and in emergencies.
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Sea kayaks are not really designed for the upper reaches of Australian rivers, where grade 1 and 2 moving water can be found. Still with determination and momentum, most paddlers can bash, bounce and bump their way through.
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Give the hiker a backpack to carry, and their inner packing samurai quickly cuts down any waste. Give the paddler a kayak to fill, and they want to carry everything. Like the TV show Alone - we have rated our top 10 items, plus others.
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Paddling down a lazy river seems effortless. But every successful fleet action, occurs within an envelope of considered safety. Maintaining the shape and movement of the kayak fleet requires discipline, commitment and empathy.
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Better safety means challenging practices and preparations to take advantage of new technologies, extended communications and up to date information. Mobile phones now have powerful apps to make kayaking safer.
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This is an update of a 2015 article comparing a Mirage 530 IRT with an Epic 18X. Ultimately your best kayak is the one you are paddling. Currently we are comparing Mirage 532, Epic 18X and Prijon Marlin sea kayaks.
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Inherent to the expeditionary mindset is knowing help won't be coming soon. Understanding how and where help will come, is both an important planning process and any emergency response procedures.
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Planning a balanced boat is a process of thoughtfulness prior to departure. Part practice, part therapy, part preparation, part performance. Well balanced boats don't just happen.
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Planning for expeditions is like learning to drive a car with a manual gearbox. Once you master the layout of the gear box, and learn how to use the clutch - the smooth transfer of gears, changes in direction, speed and power all become possible.
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Experienced paddlers develop their own conformity and complacency. Leading consenting adults is collectively accepting responsibility for yourself and the group to stay safe and achieve shared goals.
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