Kayak Gear

Some Great Kayak Gear Tips from the Pro's

Salus Marine Wear's new Torrent PFD

Salus Marine Wear's new Torrent Guide Vest is "simply the best fitting; highest quality paddling PFD available today. Period notta. Nothing else is even in the same ballpark". Best yet, Salus is Canada's only 100% Canadian / Ontario made PFD and owner Steve Wagner is a Kingston done good boy! Contoured, form fitting and boom proof tough.

Test paddle a Salus Torrent PFD at Frontenac Outfitters. They're that good!

Aqua Bound Paddles

New for 2007, Aqua Bound Paddles has introduced the ingenious, two-finger adjustable "Turn Lock Coupler (TLC) ferrule system. No holes, no keys, simply choose your desired feather angle n' paddle. Infinitely adjustable for absolute custom fit for any paddler. It features an Aqua Bound carbon shaft, carbon abX blades and TLC ferrule. And it weighs only 28.5 oz's and costs about $230.00.

Wind Paddles

One of the great new products for 2008 is the Wind Paddle. This is a sail purpose built for kayaks. They come in two models - one that mounts on a paddle and another thats mounts to the front deck of your boat. These kayak sails are designed to enable the paddler to harness the wind and save effort. Why paddle when you can sail? These can even be used to tack into the wind! They are easy to mount and store. See our separate page dedicated to Kayak Sails by WindPaddle .

Gear Care Tip

303 Protectant is the perfect choice for your boats finish. It protects all material finishes including Composite Gel-coats, Thermoform, Polyethylene and even the Rubber used on Hatches & Gaskets. 303 Protectant guards against deteoration from UV rays as well as the elements. You should also spray it on your PFD's, spray skirts, paddling jackets, etc, to prolong their effective service life.

Other Gear and Paddling Accessories

The showroom at Frontenac Outfitters is loaded with all kinds of gear to completely equip any paddler from novice to pro. You won't find this kind of selection or this level of stock at a downtown "all in one" sporting goods store! Even more important, only at Frontenac Outfitters will you get professional advice from experienced paddlers.

The Frontenac Outfitters Show Room is loaded with specialized Canoe and Kayak Gear.