Your sea kayak should choose you as much as you choose it. That is because the selection of the right boat for you involves a number of different aspects besides your personal preference. This means you should not pick out the sleekest, prettiest, shiniest, most tricked out boat you see on the rack. You must select a boat that fits your body, your skill level, and your intended use.

The right selection includes considering your height and weight, your skill level, your paddling goals, as well as your budget. These different factors combine to point to the boat that best suits you. In other words, there is very likely a boat that fits you like a glove. The challenge is finding it!

Frontenac Outfitters Kayak web site is a great place to start, for best results we suggest you use the following method:

First: ‘Kayak Types’

Sea Kayaks, Day-touring, Recreational, Fishing, Tandem and Foldable & Inflatable. A brief history of each group is provided with advantages & disadvantages generally discussed.

Second: ‘Kayak Materials’

Each of the 3 main materials used to manufacture kayaks today; Composite, Thermoform and Polyethylene have pro’s & con’s which are reviewed generally so you can begin narrow your choice.

Third: ‘Kayak Companies’

We search the globe to offer you the best of the very best. Frontenac Outfitters offers product from 13- Kayak Companies from around the globe for the 2008 season. Read about what each Co.’s kayaks can offer you.

• Note: Throughout your search 100 Kayaks are grouped and presented in alphanumerical sequence with complete Boat Specifications, Kayak Photo’s, Frontenac Outfitters Reviews, Suggested Retail Prices, Options and Paddler Skills… who else does that?

Fourth: ‘Kayak Wizard’ is a fantastic place to finish your web search. Our wizard will take into account your weight, skill level, then gives you a selection of kayaks suitable for you based on the individual information you provide. Try changing the information slightly to widen or narrow your selection process.

The next step involves visiting our on-water Paddlesports Centre to discuss your needs and aspirations with the experienced and helpful crew at Frontenac Outfitters. You will find it a pleasant experience. Our team consists of paddlesports enthusiasts and instructor’s, who will take the time to listen to your needs, provide professional, low key, helpful advice.

The final step is the best part. It involves trying out a number of kayaks in repetition on our own pristine lake… you can’t do that at a downtown sports store. You wouldn’t buy a pair of shoes without trying them on first. You wouldn’t buy a car without test-driving a number of them. You should ‘NOT’ buy a kayak without test paddling a number at our unique facility. This is the part that really settles the issue and gives you what we call “purchase peace of mind”.

Happy Paddling,

Larry & Chrissy

Frontenac Outfitters
Canoe & Kayak Centre, est. 1984
“Paddle With Ontario’s On-Water Experts, since 1984”