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Tim Dyer standing in water. Welcome to our gear review page. We have reviewed selected gear of interest for kayak instructors. If you have a piece of gear that you would like us to review, please feel free to contact us for more information.

Review: Spot Satellite Messenger
Written by David H. Johnston   
Monday, 10 November 2008 00:49
Spot MessengerAfter reading about the Spot Satellite Messenger for sometime, I decided that it was time to take the plunge and pick one up.

Released in September 2007, the SPOT Messenger was developed by Globstar and designed to bring search and rescue technology to the general public who were not likely to purchase $700-1000 personal locater beacons (PLB's).
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Gear Review: North Water Guides Vest
Written by David H. Johnston   
Saturday, 29 September 2007 20:14
North Water Guides Vest
North Water Guides Vest - Front
I was very excited recently when North Water Paddlesports Equipment sent me the guides vest recently to try out. Several of my friends have been using them for a couple of seasons now so I have looking forward to actually using it for some time.
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Sea Tec Rescue Stirrup by North Water
Written by David H. Johnston   
Wednesday, 25 April 2007 17:08
Sea Tech Rescue Stirrup
Sea Tech Rescue Stirrup
As a guide or instructor, carrying and knowing how to use a stirrup rescue tool can be very helpful. It is a quick and easy assisting device to help and injured or weak paddler back into their boat.

It is fairly simple to make your own by going out and purchasing some tubular webbing from your local climbing store. What ever material you purchase, make sure that it doesn't float as it will make your rescue considerably easier.
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Hydro Skeg by Kari-Tek
Written by Dr Wilcox   
Wednesday, 01 November 2006 15:54
Rockpool Kayak
Rockpool Kayak
This review of the Hydro Skeg was graciously donated by Scottish Sea Kayaking Photo Gallery.

Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast is famous in sea kayaking circles not only for its spectacular sunsets behind the silhouette of Arran's "Sleeping Warrior" across the Firth of Clyde. It also supports two kayaking businesses that are renowned for their ingenious design skills. Alistair Wilson's Lendal Paddles is the longest established but I wish to draw your attention to Jeff Turner's Kari-tek.
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Destination Hand Cover by Kokatat Watersports Wear
Written by David H. Johnston   
Tuesday, 12 September 2006 18:16
Destination Hand Cover
Destination Hand Cover
Leading the way in warm weather sun protection, Kokatat Watersports Wear recently introduced their Destination Hand Covers which are designed to protect the back of your hands from the sun yet still leave your fingers and palms exposed to wrap around the paddle shaft for a positive grip.
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