Back when COVID was a thing, I knew I was going to be paddling solo into the mangroves and I was never a person to wear a watch because they always felt so bulky or slid around on my thin wrists (A DNA drop from my French Mother, bless her heart). But the thought of... Continue Reading →
Mustang Survival PFD – For SUP
I prefer to thoroughly test my products for a month or two before writing a review. The Mustang Survival PFD (Personal Flotation Device) I'm reviewing is characterized by its minimalist design and functional form. The material and construction of this product is robust. This PFD is best suited for the inland Waterway SUP rider, and... Continue Reading →
Astral V-Eight PDF
As a dedicated enthusiast of Sea Kayaks, with a particular fondness for the Rebel Ilaga and Nordkapp HM models, I was in search of a suitable PDF that would seamlessly accommodate the back flotation while maintaining compatibility with the low deck of an ocean cockpit. This is precisely where the Astral V-Eight excels. It's skillfully... Continue Reading →
Roof Racks for your Kayak/SUP/Surfboards (Toyota Tacoma)
When I purchased this 2019 Toyota tacoma, I needed racks. My typical cargo: Surfboards, kayaks, SUP boards and the occasional church pew (LOL)... I did pick up a 10' church pew. I looked at many rack systems, for my particular application before settling on racks over the cab (as opposed to over the bed), and... Continue Reading →
Store Your Board – HI-LIFT Pro
The reason I found this beautiful ISLE Voyager was due to the original owners running out of storage space for their gear. At 11.6 it was a little too tall for my garage to stand alongside my surfboards, where you can see the Scott Anderson 9.6, the '64 Hobie 9.2 & Davey Sky 5.8. I... Continue Reading →