Beginners into kayaking often choose the inflatable kayak as a means to start. Their affordability, transportability and straightforwardness with which they can be stored are appealing attributes. New production methods, using advanced lightweight and resistant fabric, have produced kayaks that are interesting for experienced users as well.
Innovations in inflatable kayaks have led to the development of [...]
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What is a Kayak
The kayak is a small boat with a covered deck. The word ?kayak? is an Eskimo word that means ?small hunting boat?. Kayaks originate from the peoples inhabiting the Arctic Circle, who have been using them for hunting for many thousands of years.
The contemporary kayak is still very similar to the ones that were developed by [...]
Skin and Frame Kayak Method
Start with two pieces of gun whale skin which are symmetrically cut.
Both ends of the pieces are cut similarly so they meet exactly when joined up.
The extremities of the pieces are attached and the shape of the boat is set by placing wooden planks in between the pieces.
Deck supports made of wood are made and [...]
Home Made Kayak Building Techniques
There are two known techniques for making homemade kayaks: the Strip-built method and the Stitch and Glue method. Conventional skin-covered kayaks can also be made at home. One method is described here. Other methods can be inserted at a later stage.
Both techniques are quite different from each other. With the Strip Built method, narrow wooden bands [...]
Kayak Design
Kayaks? of today cover the same basic design principals of the early, somewhat primitive versions. Design parameters are fundamentally the same, but they very greatly, in material and function. Moreover, time has allowed a variety of functionality when considering which type of kayak to purchase.
A more commonly known kayak, that follows the traditional style, is referred [...]