Gear Reviews

Reviews of Accessories, Electronics and other Equipment for Kayaking

2017 Video and Review of Performance PFD’s or Lifejackets

I first reviewed PFD's or Life Jackets back in 2012 on this site. Like surfskis, paddles, pogies, drysuits, GPS watches, I have much experience with many different types and brands. Through this experimentation, I have refined my requirements as to what I like. While Pfd's have not changed as much [...]

2017 Video and Review of Performance PFD’s or Lifejackets2025-12-28T20:08:29-05:00

Surf Ski Paddles, The New Jantex Gamma Rio by Wesley Echols, SurfskiRacing.com

Nothing excites me more than a new paddle other than a new ski.  My new Jantex Gamma Rio arrived in the mail from Elite Ocean Sports.  For the past two months I have almost exclusively used the Rio in both a short race of four miles, the Snow Row, and [...]

Surf Ski Paddles, The New Jantex Gamma Rio by Wesley Echols, SurfskiRacing.com2025-12-28T23:55:49-05:00

TC Surfski and Vaikobi Review

It's always great to see more online resources about surfski paddling as our sport continues to grow.    In 2012 Nick Murray started TC Surfski to spread his passion for the sport throughout the Midwest USA.  The site has continued to expand:  An online store, "Fastest Mile" competition, local race [...]

TC Surfski and Vaikobi Review2025-12-28T23:49:49-05:00
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