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Tom's TopKayaker Shop - We now carry Innova Inflatable Kayaks

Introduction to Inflatable Kayaks by Tom Holtey

How to decide to buy. Over the years they have developed into packable paddle craft, from sea touring and river running kayaks to a variety of models for simple recreational use.

Inflatable Kayak Parts & Accessories

Most inflatable kayaks have the same basic construction - but parts & accessories are unique from their hard shell cousins.

Inflatable Kayaks - Basic Use & Care by Tom Holtey

It is always wise protocol to give yourself uncompromised time and space when inspecting and assembling your brand new kayak and its gear for the first time.

Feathercraft Java & Pacific Action Sail
by Duncan Sayers

A field review of these folding sit-on-tops outfitted for sailing.

Resources For Inflatable Kayakers:


We now carry Innova Inflatable Kayaks
at Tom's Top Kayaker Shop
Helios SoloHelios DoubleSafariSunnySolarJunior
Bravo 1 PumpHelios Rudder

FeatherCraft is at www.FoldingKayak.com

Other Inflatable Kayaks On-Line, not sold by us, but these links support this site:

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BOOKS:
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Audrey Sutherland is considered the "Mother" of inflatable kayaking. Her two books; Paddling My Own Canoe and Paddling Hawaii are excellent reading and can be found in our online store Tom's Top Kayaker Shop.

RIVER SAFETY by Stan Bradshaw

Greycliff Publishing,
ISBN 1-890373-08-7

Read Chapter One Valuable information for anyone embarking on even the calmest of rivers on the best of days. Preparation, Navigation, Trip organization, Rescue, accompanied by true stories of river accidents and deaths and the "Five Deadly Mistakes" many paddlers make.

Other books on the subject are available at Amazon. Sorry I do not have reviews for these titles, nor have I read them.

The Complete Inflatable Kayaker (covers white water only)
by Jeff Bennett
ISBN: 0070054282

Guide to inflatable canoes & kayaks (no review)
by William Sanders
ISBN: 0890372098

Inflatable Kayak Handbook (no review)
by Melinda Allan
ISBN: 1555660789

Inflatable kayaking : the complete guide
by Cecil Kuhne
0811728102

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