I am delighted to announce that I have joined with Kokatat as a Regional Ambassador. These guys make the best kayaking kit in the business and are the market leaders when it comes to staying dry and safe on the water. Kokatat are probably most famous for there dry suits especially there Gore-Tex models, which are without doubt the driest suits on the market. They also provide a customer service that is second to none.
A company with high standards for quality and community, Kokatat have stayed true to there founding ideals in this age of mass production and still produce over 90% of there products by hand in Arcata USA. I have been using there kit for about 5 years now and I have first hand experience of there customer service, craftsmanship and dedication to keeping you dry. The work that is put in to servicing your old suit is phenomenal. With new designs coming in January and a dry suit that is set to change everything I am already looking forward to 2015! Check out I-Canoe for all Kokatat products in Ireland.
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Winter is well and truly here and I'm sure you can feel it every time you step outside. Well its just as bad when you have to get on the water for a flat water training session or a day on a white water river. Having good thermal base layers is the key to staying warm in these conditions. There is a huge range of base layer products on the market now that offer varying degrees of protection and comfort. For me I have been using CRAFT sportswear products for about 3 years now for all types of kayaking and training. CRAFT are a Swedish company that specialise in making performance sportswear for cycling, running and skiing and have done so for the last four decades. Why CRAFT? Three reasons
This looks like a fantastic race and is high on the to do list. I was hoping to do the race this year but it was only 2 weeks after the DW so it was ruled out. Next year it is on the 22nd/23rd of March, a month before the DW. This would definitely be a testing race given the unpredictable nature of Scottish weather and it being so early in the season. Here is what is on offer for the non-stop race: 21.5kms of canal... 60.5kms of open water Lochs... 10kms of Grade 1/2 river… 1 Nessie! Check out the video of 2013. It looks great. |
AuthorDavid Horkan from Paddle & Pedal. Posting info on various outdoor adventures in Mayo and around Ireland. Archives
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