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WILDCOASTMagazineThe magazine of Pacific coast adventures and recreation

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Kayak Gear Guide2015

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2015 Gear Guide Volume 25, Number 1 PM No. 41687515

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Designed for the kayak angler/the StraitEdge Angler has great stability/multi-layer material/and multiple air chambers; providing maximum durability. Its removable Accessory Frame allows anglers to customize the kayak with aftermarket accessories. It also features a high back lumbar seat with rod holders/d-rings/deck lacing/and paddle holders.

9’8” Weight: 41 lbs

Yellow PVC Tarpaulin MSRP: $729.99

AdvancedElementsStraitEdge Angler

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The page headings may seem obvious, but keep in mind many categories overlap. Some items are difficult to categorize, so skim the

options.

Descriptions have been supplied directly from the manufacturer. That way you get

the message directly from the people who designed what you’re after. Plus you can

blame them for the spelling errors.

The MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) comes from the manufacturing and may be in U.S. or Canadian dollars, depending on how it

was submitted. We’re going by a ‘close enough’ mentality. If you really must know to the penny,

click on the website link below.

We’ve selected a few categories for basic information about the product, such as length and

weight. We have more fields in our database, but we chose not to share them all. We’re secretive that way.

Maybe one day we’ll opt for full disclosure!

We’ve listed URLs as given to us by the manufacturers. They should take you to the page

for more information on the product and not a porn site, but we can’t be sure. Please report broken or incorrect links. In the email, please use the subject

line ‘Hey boneheads, you messed up!’

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Instructions to read a guide? Well, how about a few helpful hints. Otherwise you might not get the

optimum experience for which this guide was designed. Oh, never mind. Just pass over this page and get to the

good stuff. We understand.

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PFDs

PFDs

Designed with offshore sea kayakers in mind/ the NRS cVest Life Jacket has pockets and attachment points for all the essentials. It also has lots of reflective tape and a cool mesh back that works great with high-back seats.

Blue/ orange/ red MSRP: $114.95Sizes S/M, L/XL, XXL

NRSNRS cVest Mesh Back PFD

Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/2157/nrs-cvest-mesh-back-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_guide_2014&utm_

PFDs

Designed just for women/ the NRS Zoya Life Jacket gives you the comfort and safety you want for your paddling adventures. With PlushFIT foam panels sculpted to fit your body/ hand warmer pockets and easy adjustment/ you’re gonna love it.

Blue/ orange/ gray MSRP: $99.95XS/M, L/XL

NRSNRS Women’s Zoya Mesh Back PFD

Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/2158/nrs-womens-zoya-mesh-back-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_

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PFDs

Have a high-back touring or rowing seat? You’ll love the NRS Clearwater PFD! Flotation is concentrated up front and behind the shoulders/ with a mesh lower back that lets you recline and relax.

Red/ gray/ blue MSRP: $89.95S/M, L/XL, XXL

NRSNRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD

Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/21511/nrs-clearwater-mesh-back-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_

PFDs

Type III: The low-profile NRS Ninja PFD is so comfortable/ you’ll forget you have it on. Designed for freestyle kayakers and other active boaters/ this compact life jacket gives you total freedom of movement.

Red/ blue/ black MSRP: $129.95S/M, L/XL, XXL

NRSNRS Ninja PFD

Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/21481/nrs-ninja-pfd?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_guide_2014&utm_

PFDs

Type V PFD. The NRS Zen Rescue Life Jacket is a great choice for paddlers and guides who want a great fitting/ comfortable PFD with swiftwater rescue features like a quick-release belt.

Red/ black/ mango MSRP: $189.95S/M, L/XL, XXL

NRSNRS Zen Rescue Life Jacket

Click to go: www.nrs.com/product/2161/nrs-zen-rescue-life-jacket?utm_source=any_magazine&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=am_coastkayak_gear_guide_2014&utm_

PFDs

The Salus Tango’s unique shoulder adjustment/ low profile design/ tapered back/ high waist/ soft foam and bottom belt/ combine to provide the comfort and security that make this vest ideal for men/ women and tweens/ enjoying any active water sport.

MSRP: N,A

Salus Marine WearTango

Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=tango

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PFDsIdeal for kayak touring/ the Salus Ungava is a unisex-style vest with all of our trade-mark features: soft foam/ rounded edges and contour fit. Additional features/ includ-ing hand-warmer pockets/ the ability to attach a quick-release belt/ zippered security pocket/ mesh drop-down pocket for quick access/ 5 lash points and added reflective trim/ make the Ungava a welcome companion on any open water adventure.

MSRP: N,A

Salus Marine WearUngava

Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=ungava

PFDs

Whether you’re shooting heart-pumping rapids or setting off on a long/ scenic tour/ the Salus Gjoa’s many quality features will help ensure a safer and more com-fortable trip. The low-profile sides/ 8-point adjustment system/ 4-panel contoured design and high waist/ make the Gjoa a great/ universal-fitting vest for any paddler.

MSRP: N,A

Salus Marine WearGjoa

Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=gjoa

PFDsThe Salus Kiwi’s unisex styling offers a roomy upper-body and a contoured-fit that also make it comfortable for women. Its easy-on/ front zipper design incorporates low-profile padding to ease bending and prevent ride-up. Left- and right-hand vertical front pockets are centralized to allow quick access and unrestricted arm movement/ even when the pockets are full.

MSRP: N,A

Salus Marine WearKiwi

Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=kiwi

PFDsThe Salus Torrent was inspired by those who seek the most out of each adventure. If you’ve pushed yourself to the limit to feel the rush of a heart-pumping rapid/ you know words can’t capture the sensation. The Torrent hugs you/ bends and reaches with you/ freeing you to experience your adventure to its’ fullest. Designed to at-tach a quick release belt and tow-line/ the Torrent easily converts into the ideal guide or tripping vest.

MSRP: N,A

Salus Marine WearTorrent

Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=torrent

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Rescue

PFDsThe Salus Proto is an ideal white-water cross-over vest for play boating as well as guiding/ river running and tripping. Strip it down for play boating with the ability to conceal most of the webbing and adjustments for a clean/ streamlined vest. Or/ gear it up with the quick-release belt/ tow line/ river knife/ strobe and hydration pack/ to make it a great choice for guiding or long river trips.

MSRP: N,A

Salus Marine WearProto

Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=proto

PFDsOur most popular vest/ the Salus Eddy-Flex offers added contouring back foam/ tapered shoulders/ Dry-Lex back lining/ pull-forward adjustments and an easy-grab zipper tab making it a welcome companion to any water adventure. The addition of unisex styling/ contoured fit/ easy-on front zipper design/ 3MTM reflective trim/ rounded edges and soft-foam construction put the Eddy-flex in a league of high-end vests with streamlined features.

MSRP: N,A

Salus Marine WearEddy-Flex

Click to go: http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=eddy-flex

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The Maximus PFD is a highly versatile and easily adjustable PFD. All the adjustments are on the front/ and Kokatat’s Dynamic Suspension System (DSS) allows an inde-pendently suspended front flotation panel to move with the paddler for unrestricted freedom of movement. Made with Gaia PVC-free foam.

XS/ S/ M/ L/ XL/ XXL

Coal/ Navy/ Canvas/ Red/ Jackson Yellow;; MSRP: $159USCG/ Transport Canada and ISO approved

KokatatMaximus

Click to go: www.kokatat.com/products/pfd/maximus-pfd.html

Rescue

PFDs

The Maximus Prime rescue PFD is designed for all paddling disciplines. Ultra versatile and easily adjustable/ all adjustments are in the front and Kokatat’s Dynamic Suspen-sion System gives excellent freedom of movement. Featuring a quick release safety harness and O-ring/ a tether/ tow system.

XS/ S/ M/ L/ XL/ XXL

Red/ Navy/ Yellow MSRP: $219USCG/ Transport Canada and ISO approved

KokatatMaximus Prime

Click to go: www.kokatat.com/products/pfd/maximus-prime-pfd.html