Hiking: Got a ski trip planned this winter? Explore the mountainside with these MSR Evo and Axis Snow Shoes.
Rigging: Preparing your kayak for the 2011 paddling season? Use these Talic Seahorse Kayak Stands to support your kayak at a comfortable work level.
What's New at AustinKayak.com
Kayak Owners Manual Directory - Many manufacturers do their part to help save the environment by publishing them electronically. We took the time to locate them for you and have posted them online. Click here.
Lower Expedited Shipping Charges - Overnight and 2-day shipping fees have been lowered up to 25%. Get your orders faster without having to spend a whole lot more. Of course, you can still enjoy FREE regular shipping for orders over $39 (some restrictions apply). Click here for details.
Happy New Year! We hope that 2010 was a great year for you and that 2011 welcomes you with an even better year. We can't complain here at ACK and are very thankful for that. We had another excellent year and contribute it all to you. As we quickly dive into 2011, we find ourselves surrounded with week after week of boat shows, Demo Day planning and of course preparing for another dynamic spring paddling season. Yep, things never slow down here at ACK. However, while we do love our work we also like to play and in 2011, it's going to be our goal to get out and paddle more...continue reading.
Product Review: Necky Vector 13
Performance, Stability & Style by Jeff Herman, Necky Pro Paddler
At first glance, you can tell that this isn't your Dad's sit on top. The new Vector 13 from Necky Kayaks blends performance, stability and style into a stable sit on top platform that tours and performs like a sit inside kayak. Starting at the bow/top-side of the kayak, the new Vector is sleek and sharp but retains volume and wave punching ability. You will also notice the rounded style of the top deck of the bow instead of the stock flat top on top of a "v" shaped bottom. The front grab handle has a...continue reading.
Employee Spotlight:
Jeff Comstock – Director of Operations
New year, new employee — ACK would like to offer a warm welcome to Jeff Comstock as our Director of Operations. We asked Jeff to help us introduce himself and here is what he had to say:
Hello! I joined Austin Canoe & Kayak in December 2010 and I am fired up about working with a dynamic group of people motivated to get you the gear you want and need. My new role is Director of Operations for www.AustinKayak.com, which really means that I work along side our fantastic customer service and warehouse teams to exceed our promises to you. Click to continue reading about Jeff.
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New year, new employee — ACK would like to offer a warm welcome to Jeff Comstock as our Director of Operations. We asked Jeff to help us introduce himself and here is what he had to say:
