Thursday, April 23, 2009

New Times With Old Town Kayaks

By Toby Johns

People have been forging their way across the waters as a means of travel for literally thousands of years. Old Town Kayaks has been fashioning their means to do so with kayaks since 1940. Inspired by the design of canoes fashioned by Native Americans, Old Towne began creating kayaks using sealskin design, wood and canvas to develop their kayaks.

Beginning in the 1950s, the manufacturing moved onward to the use of lightweight fiberglass. Now, in the new century the kayaks are produced with durable PolyLink3 and SuperLink3. With all these different styles, how do you determine what is best for you?

Kayaks are different than canoes, as they allow you to easily maneuver yourself in the water with double bladed paddles. You can travel faster and closer to the water for better stability. When you are thinking of your purchase, have in mind what you are to use the kayak for. The size, weight, cockpit, capacity and materials will all be important to your final decision as well.

If you're solely interested in recreational kayak use, there are a plethora of models that provide user-friendliness and are ready to plunk down into the water. Also, day-touring kayaks have great tracking ability; they're stable and highly efficient. Kayaks with open cockpits are built for quick and easy entry and exit. Families and sportsmen will enjoy the day tour models.

When there are two of you ready to travel the waters, you may wish to think of purchasing a tandem model. These are great for all bodies of water. Fishing models are lightweight and stable with features that work great with those who want to fish and kayak at the same time. Each model has the same anatomy. They all have shock cord deck riggings, deck hatches, cockpits and carrying handles.

Constructed in Maine, Old Town kayaks are manufactured by a company that fully cares about producing kayaks that fit everyone's taste and style. While shorter kayaks tend to be lighter and have greater maneuverability, longer kayaks provide a pleasurable experience in cruising and travel in open water. Longer kayaks are also preferred over shorter kayaks for overnighters and day trips. Wider boats are ideal for photographers and fishermen becuase they provide a more stable experience. Narrow boats are preferable for those planning on farther excursions. When considering the purchase of Old Town kayaks for sale, also be sure to check out the bottom layer of the boat, which is also an important component to consider.

Flat bottom kayaks will make your journey more comfortable through calm waters. Shallow arch bottoms work best in choppy waters. When you need to improve tracking over water, the V-bottom kayaks may be the ideal choice for you. In addition, kayaks vary with the sides that are built. When the sides of a kayak is curved inward, this is called a tumblehome design, which is typically that of a narrow kayak. Flared sides allow the kayak to function best while sitting deeper in the water. Old Town kayaks are produced from a variety of materials including 100% recycled plastic, polyethylene and a variable layer boat.

Among the models made by Old Town, Maine include the Digio 106 Angler. Lying low in the water, this kayaks allows fishermen to navigate silently through the water. This model includes rod holders. Another angler model is known as the Vapor 12xt with day well, and even includes storage for your GPS and iPods. You can travel just about anywhere in this kayak! The Adventure and Cayuga series are great kayak models for those looking for day tours. These models are set up with features that make them terrific choices for overnight excursions.

Already round for decades, Old Town kayaks plan on building quality boats well into the new century. The company prides itself on their understanding of craftsmanship exhibited so well by the native American people. Old Town will certainly succeed in competing against the competition with high-quality and easily affordable kayaks providing fun for young and old. - 20762

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