EVENING TOURS ON LOCAL WATERWAYS 2009
$25 pp. Most Canoes or Kayaks - your choice. All gear & boat transport provided. Easy to moderate pace. Great way of trying out a canoe or kayak you are thinking of buying.
See you in May...
In conjunction with Adirondack Mountain Club - Albany Chapter
Call to reserve by credit card, 346-3180 or just stop in store. When store closed, reserve by email - Email us. Sign up before 1pm day of tour, preferably the day before. No cancellations after 11am day of tour - all trips go rain or shine. Bring drinking water, a whistle & for evening tours a white light (headlamp/flashlight); expect to at least get your feet wet. Don't wear any cotton clothing in spring or fall; waterproof footwear is best. Think - what will you do with your car keys?
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LESSONS 2009
Paddling is 1/3 the boat & 2/3 paddler skill - A good paddler in a bad boat is better off than a poor paddler in a good boat. A good paddler can make any kayak/canoe go in a straight line.
"...I'm glad you don't know anyting about paddling, for you won't have to unlearn any bad habit." - Guide Wilfred Morrison to a young Herbert Keith.
CLASSES on MOHAWK RIVER at Lock 7 Boat Launch, Niskayuna - call 346-3180 or stop in to sign up (you can choose what boat you like - great way of trying out a canoe or kayak you are thinking of buying):
INTRO TO KAYAKING - Fri Aug 28 8:30-10am.
A one morning class. The basics for the recreational kayaker - getting in & out gracefully, holding the paddle, efficient forward stroke, torso rotation, maneuvering strokes, feathered/unfeathered paddles. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.
FUNDAMENTALS OF KAYAKING - Sat Sept 19 3:30-6pm.
A more comprehensive class for the kayak tourer. You will learn the secrets of paddling efficiently - forward, backward, maneuvering, sideways, etc. Includes everything in Intro plus edging, bracing, sculling draw, more. $89 includes kayak, $69 bring your own kayak.
KAYAK RESCUE & RECOVERY - Thu Aug 6 8:30-10am.
Do you know how to get back in your kayak after a capsize? Do you know how to assist another kayaker who has capsized? Learn the paddle float self-rescue & the assisted T rescue. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak. Do not wear any cotton clothing - it will suck the heat right out of you. Most novice kayakers have never capsized - all experts have.
KAYAK FUNDAMENTALS REFRESHER - Fri Aug 14 6:30-8pm.
Fine-tune forward, turning, maneuvering strokes; sweeps, draws, braces, edging, etc. in one session. Make your strokes more efficient. For those with some experience. Follow this class up with the Intermediate Kayaking Class. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.
INTERMEDIATE KAYAKING - Wed Aug 26 6:30-8pm.
More on edging, braces, sculling draw, sculling for support, brace turns, bow rudder, stern rudder & their uses. $45 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.
CANOEING - Fri July 10 6:30-8:15pm
Novice thru intermediate, solo or tandem, j-stroke & maneuvering (sweeps, draws), more. $45 includes canoe, $35 bring your own canoe.
KAYAK ROLLING & RESCUES in the pool March-May.
Canoe & kayak classes can be set up for groups of 2-8 & tailored to meet your needs - call 346-3180. Our instructor, Rich Macha, has been teaching kayaking & canoeing for 10 years.
RENTAL RATES
- Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Adirondacks - go where you wanna go. We can deliver KAYAKS for BIRTHDAY PARTIES - call for rates.
PRICE FOR 1 DAY/2 DAYS/EXTRA DAYS
Rentals CAN be returned when we are closed. Weekend Special: pick up after 4pm Friday & return before noon Monday - 2 day rate.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIS: $18/29/10
SNOWSHOES: $10/18/6
CANOES:
PE Tandem - Explorer 14TT - 14', 16' - $35/60/20 (incl. 2
paddles, 2 PFDs)
Kevlar Tandems - 16.5’ - Bell Northstar - $55/100/35 (incl. 2
paddles, 2 PFDs)
Royalex Solo 14', 47lbs - Bell Yellowstone Solo - $35/65/25
Kevlar Solo 15’ - Bell Merlin II 35 lbs. - $45/80/30 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)
KAYAKS:
PolyEthylene Recreational 9.5-10’ - Zydeco, Prodigy 10 - $25/45/15 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)
PE Recr. with hatch 10’-13' - Axis, Pungo, Pamlico, Prodigy 12, Tribute 10, 12 - $30/55/20 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)
PE Recr. with hatches 13.5’-14.5' - Tsunami, Carolina 14, Tribute 14 - $35/60/20 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)
PFD)
PE Touring with rudder/skeg, 16’-17’ - Essence, Tempest, Zephyr, Alchemy - $45/80/35 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)
PE Tandem 14' - $50/90/30 (incl. 2 paddles, 2 PFDs)
Thermoformed Touring 14' skeg - Saranac 14 - $45/85/35 (incl. 1 dlx paddle, 1 PFD)
Composite Touring - 14’ Saranac LT 32lbs - $50/95/40 (incl. 1 paddle, 1
PFD)
Composite Touring with rudder/skeg, 16’-17’ - Capella, Tempest, Zephyr, Ayr - $55/100/40 (incl. 1 paddle, 1
PFD)
MISC:
Car Carrier & straps - $3/5/1
PFD (life jacket) -
$3/5/1
Wheel Cart - $5/9/2
Deposit Required (cash,
check or credit card). Reservations recommended.
1 day rental cost can be put toward purchase of same boat within 1 week of rental.
- great way to try before you buy!
BOATS IN STOCK:
KAYAK & CANOE BUYING GUIDE
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KAYAKS
# = also available to rent.
How we rank stability/speed/tracking/maneuverability/eskimorolling/whitewater(1=low 9=high)/1-9 skill range(1=beginner,3=novice,6=intermediate,9=expert)
PYRANHA RECOIL - YEL/ORA - 6'9" medium paddler, rapid+, whitewater river running playboat - $599 save $300 6/1/2/9/8/9/4-9
PYRANHA BURN M - ORA/BLA - medium paddler ww river/creek - $799 save $400 6/2/2/8/8/9/3-9
DAGGER MAMBA 8.5 - FLA - whitewater, lg paddler, 2008 - $760 save $190 6/2/2/8/8/9/3-8
PERCEPTION ALOHA - FLA - 8"6" wave-riding SOT - $199 save $101
# PYRANHA MASTER TG - ORA/YEL - 8'9", 32lbs, river running, skeg for flatwater - $499 (save $180) 6/2/5/8/7/7/3-7
DAGGER ZYDECO 9.0 - BLU, YEL, ORA, LBL, R/Y - 9'5" 38lbs, 220lb cap, can fit inside SUV/Van/Wagon - 8/4/5/6/2/3/1-4
# PERCEPTION PRODIGY 10.0 - R/Y, ORA, YEL, BLU, BL/W - 10'L, 29.5"W, 43lbs, cockpit 23.5"x51.5", cap 275lbs - 9/4/5/6/1/1/1-3
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TARPON 100 - RED - 10', hatches, sit-on-top, 2008 - $429
PERCEPTION TRIBUTE 10.0 - YEL, LIM - 10', 38lbs, hatch -
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PUNGO 100 - BLU, MAN - 10', hatch, great seat -
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PAMLICO 100 - BLU, RED - 10', hatch -
# DAGGER APPROACH 10.0 - BLU - 10', hatch, skeg, whitewater(class1-3)/flatwater hybrid - 8/3/7/8/6/7/2-7
DAGGER AXIS 10.5 - LBL, R/Y - 10.5', hatch, skeg, deluxe seat - 7/5/8/4/3/3
HURRICANE SANTEE 116 - BLU - 11'6", 2 hatches, 36 lbs, very stable & tracks well - $799 (save $150) 9/3/6/5/1/2/1-3
PERCEPTION TRIBUTE 12.0 - LIM - 12', 40lbs, hatch, excellent seat - 6/5/5/5/2/2/2-6
PERCEPTION TRIBUTE 12.0 AIRALITE - RED - 12', 34lbs, hatch, excellent seat - 6/5/5/5/2/2/2-6
DAGGER BLACKWATER 12.0 - RED - 12', 47lbs, CAP. 345lbs., skeg, hatch - $639 6/6/7/5/3/3/2-6
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PUNGO 120 - BLU, MAN - 12', hatch, workdeck, new style hatch cover 8/6/6/5/1/1/1-3
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PUNGO 120 ANGLER - GRN - 12', hatch, workdeck, new style hatch cover, rod holders, anchor - 8/6/6/5/1/1/1-3
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PUNGO 120 ULTRALITE - YEL - 12', 40lbs, hatch, new style hatch cover 8/6/6/5/1/1/1-3
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TARPON 120 ANGLER - CAMO - 12', hatches, rod holders, anchor -
# PERCEPTION PRODIGY 12.0 - RED - 12', hatch - 8/4/5/6/1/2/1-3
PERCEPTION CAROLINA 12.0 - RED - 12', 2 hatches, excellent seat - 8/5/7/6/2/2/2-5
PERCEPTION CAROLINA 12.0 AIRALITE - BLU, RED - 12', 43lbs, 2 hatches, excellent seat - 8/5/7/6/2/2/2-5
SWIFT ADIRONDACK 12 - RED - 12'2", 42lbs, hatch, Trylon - 8/6/6/5/1/1/1-4
SWIFT ADIRONDACK 12 - sold out - 12'2", 26lbs, kevlar fusion - 8/6/6/5/1/1/1-4
DAGGER CATALYST 12.8- YEL - 12'10", 2 hatches, adj. thigh braces, 45lbs.- $699 6/6/4/5/4/3/2-6
DAGGER CATALYST 13.0 - BLU - 13', 2 hatches - $699 6/6/5/5/3/3/2-6
SWIFT ADIRONDACK 13.6 - RED - 13'6", 48lbs, 2 hatches, Trylon - 8/6/6/5/1/1/1-4
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS PAMLICO 135 - YEL - 13.5' tandem
PERCEPTION TRIBUTE 14.0 - R/Y, LIM - 14', 2 hatches, 46lbs, for smaller paddler, excellent seat - 5/7/6/6/5/2/2-6
PERCEPTION TRIBUTE 14.0 RUDDER - LIM - 14', 2 hatches, rudder, 49lbs, for smaller paddler, excellent seat - 5/7/8/6/5/2/2-6
PERCEPTION CAROLINA 14.0 - BLU - 14', 2 hatches, very adjustable seat - 5/7/7/6/2/2/2-5
PERCEPTION CAROLINA 14.0 - sold out - 14', 2 hatches, rudder, very adjustable seat - 5/7/8/5/2/2/2-5
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TSUNAMI 140 - sold out - 14', hatches - 6/6/8/4/5/2/2-6
# DAGGER ALCHEMY 14.0S - RED, SKY - 14', 3 hatches, hip pads, skeg - 5/7/8/7/8/5/3-8
# DAGGER ALCHEMY 14.0L - BLU, R/Y - 14', 3 hatches, hip pads, skeg - 5/7/8/7/8/5/3-8
# SWIFT SARANAC 14 LT - BOREAL (LIM/GRN) FADE DECK/CHAMPAGNE HULL - 14', 38lbs, hybrid fusion, skeg - $2,250 (save $395) 5/7/8/5/5/2/2-6
# SWIFT SARANAC 14LT - LIM/CHA - 14', 34lbs, kevlar fusion, skeg - 5/7/8/5/5/2/2-6
# SWIFT SARANAC 14 SPORT - ORA - 14', 48lbs, 2 hatches, skeg, thermoformed Trylon - 5/7/8/5/5/2/2-6
# SWIFT SARANAC 14 SPORT - out of stock - 14', 2 hatches, HYBRID FUSION 38lbs; KEVLAR FUSION 34lbs 5/7/8/5/5/2/2-6
# SWIFT SARANAC 14.6 SPORT - sold out - 14.5', 50lbs, 2 hatches, skeg, thermoformed Trylon - 5/6/8/5/5/2/2-6
PERCEPTION ACADIA II 14.0 - BLU - 14'3"L 33.25W tandem, hatch, cap 650lbs
VENTURE EASKY 15 - YEL - 15', 2 hatches, skeg - $899 (save $350) 5/7/8/5/6/2/3-8
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS ZEPHYR 155 - JAD - 15'6", 3 hatches, more playful than Tempest, 2009 - $1,395 4/7/7/6/8/3/3-9
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS ZEPHYR 160 - order now for spring delivery - 16', 3 hatches, 57lbs PE, more playful than Tempest - 5/7/8/5/8/3/3-9 # WILDERNESS SYSTEMS ZEPHYR 160 PRO - order now for spring delivery - 16', 47lbs, 3 hatches, fiberglass, more playful than Tempest - $2,995 5/7/8/5/8/3/3-9
# P & H CAPELLA 163 - RED - 16'5" British sea kayak, fglass, skeg - $2,699 (save $800) 4/7/8/5/8/2/3-9
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TEMPEST 165 - order now for spring delivery - 17', 59lbs PE, 3 hatches, skeg - 4/7/8/4/8/2/3-9
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TEMPEST 165 PRO - order now for spring delivery - 17', 46lbs, 3 hatches, skeg, fiberglass - $2,995 4/7/8/4/8/2/3-9
# VENTURE AYR 165 - RED, BLU - 16'7"L, 23"W, 47lbs., fglass tourer, 3 hatches, skeg - $1,799 save $400 4/8/8/4/8/1/3-9
# DAGGER EXODUS 16.8 - R/Y/O - 16'8" sea kayak, rudder - $899 save $500 4/8/5/5/8/2/3-8 Review
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TEMPEST 170 - BLU, RED - 17', 3 hatches, skeg - 4/7/8/4/8/2/3-9
# WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TEMPEST 170 PRO - order now for spring delivery - 17', 3 hatches, skeg, fiberglass - $2,995 4/7/8/4/8/2/3-9
# PERCEPTION ESSENCE 17 - FLA - 17', 23"W, 58lbs, 3 hatches, skeg, 2008 - $1,180 (save $276) 4/8/8/4/7/2/3-8
# DAGGER LATITUDE - BLUE - 17'4" fast fglass sea kayak - $1,599 save $900. 4/8/7/3/8/1/3-9
Car-top your kayak the easy way: THULE CAR RACK with HULLAVATOR - $850 installed most 4 door sedans; $790 installed most vehicles with raised rails. Appointment required.
PADDLES: Werner Paddles , Aquabound , Harmony, Carlisle, Bending Branches.
SPRAYSKIRTS & COCKPIT COVERS: Seals - made locally in Johnstown.
ROOF RACKS: THULE - Installation available.
STOHLQUIST - PFDs, Splash & Dry Wear
CHOTA - Neoprene footwear, sandals, gloves.
Also: KOKATAT - NRS - MTI - HARMONY - PRINCETON TEC - PADDLEBOY - YAKGRIPS - SEATTLE SPORTS - BENDING BRANCHES - FOXWORKS - MITCHELL & lots more..................
CANOE/KAYAK HYBRID looks like a canoe, paddle like a kayak:
BELL DRAGONFLY - out of stock - 12', 29"W, 21 lbs, kevlar; essentially the Bucktail packcanoe but with shouldered flare, high back kayak style seat, footbrace - $1,917
PAKBOATS PUFFIN SPORT - RED, GRE - 10.5', weighs just 17 lbs - $599 free shipping to most states
CANOES - All in stock canoes ON SALE:
BELL DRAGONFLY - out of stock - 12', 29"W, 21 lbs, kevlar; essentially the Bucktail packcanoe but with shouldered flare, high back kayak style seat, footbrace - $1,917; also available in BlackGold (24lbs) & Royalex (37lbs $950).
# BELL MERLIN II - 15' solo, 31lbs, kevlar, deluxe trim - $1,999 save $400.
BELL MORNINGSTAR - RED - 15.5', 55lbs, Royalex DLX - $1,259 save $181
BELL MORNINGSTAR - CLR - 15.5', 37lbs, kevlar - $2,299 save $437.
BELL CHESTNUT PROSPECTOR - out of stock - 16', blackgold carbon/kevlar, wood gunwales - $3,226
# BELL NORTHSTAR - CLR - 16'6", kevlar, 39lbs - $2,299 save $467.
BELL EVENINGSTAR - RED - 16.5', 38"w, 65lbs, Royalex, family canoe - $1,169 save $405.
BELL NORTHWIND - RED - 16.5', 60lbs, Royalex DLX - $1,299 save $265.
BELL NORTHWIND - out of stock - 17.5', Blackgold carbon/kevlar, wood gunwales - $3,338
MAD RIVER EXPLORER 14 TT - RED - 14' tandem, 72lbs, web seats, cupholders, PE - $680 save $170
MAD RIVER EXPLORER 16TT - RED, GRN - 16' tandem, 82lbs, web seats, cupholders, PE - $720 save $180
# MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 14 - GRN, RED - 14', seat backs, PE - $549 save $101
Updated 11-20-09
USED/DEMO CANOES:
USED/DEMO KAYAKS
SKI GEAR:
FISCHER cross country skis & boots. Vision Desire Jupiter Control Adventure Crown Outbound Snowbound Outtabounds BCX6 BCX675
ALPINA cross country skis & boots. Lite Terrain Discovery & Control LW skis; BC1550 BC1550L BC1575 Eve 10T & other boots
CRISPI ANTARCTIC leather 3-pin boots.
VOILE 3-pin Cable Bindings - $85
XC Bindings in stock: Rottefella NNN, NNN-BC auto, Magnum, Super Tele, Solomon SNS; auto & manual.
BLACK DIAMOND CLIMBING SKINS
SNOWSHOES:
MSR Denali Evo Ascent Black - $199.95
MSR Denali Classic Black - $139.95
