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Basic paddling gear
Sick Boy:
i would suggest to people not to bother with a splash cag. or deck. the ones the club has are just as good as the ones you will buy. if you really want your own cag (and it is so worth it when you get one) i would suggest saving up and getting either a fully dry or semi dry cag.
if you have a bit of money to spare the first thing i would suggest buying is a pair of booties. they keep your feet warm and glass free when you are on the river bank. they also make it far easier to fit into boats than wearing sandals or runners. after that on a small scale id suggest thermals. tk maxx are great for realtivly cheap (brand name) ones, pennies for cheaper again.
if you have a bit more money then invest in a wet suit.
Diarmaid:
I've always said the order of purchases should be:
wetsuit
booties
and then camping gear: sleeping bag, tent, ground mat of some sort, maybe a stove, etc.
then cag & deck
then nothing else unless you get really into paddling
but if people are looking to spend some money, don't forget the camping gear in the midst of all the paddling gear. it will come in handy before too long and you'll be stuck without it. come easkey, it'll be better to go surfing in a club cag and have a nice cosy tent to sleep in, than to surf with brand new gear and have nowhere to sleep.
caz:
hardly - nobody's gona leave you stuck for a place to sleep somewhere like easky. i would avoid surfing with a club cag at all costs! cian is right however, the club cags are more than enough until you have the money/decide to keep up the sport enough to invest in a better one. ditto with decks. no point in buying your own deck until you have your own boat.
Karen:
Booties before wetsuit
My 2 cents :D!
Ritchie:
i didn't really want to post here as people just seem to be repeating each others posts.
..My only advice is DON'T buy from the Great Outdoors-water sports department;
- everything is over priced and service is discraceful (exc. Dave)!!
- The guy who runs the watersports department is a complete joke, and good luck in trying to bring back anything (inc.faulty) with your receipt.
i-canoe is far better and cheaper;
- They will offer you just as good a discount as the greatout doors and overall will probably end up cheaper.
- The guy who runs it is really sound and the service is great.
http://www.i-canoe.com/
Second-hand is always the way forward on a low budget, just don't buy any buoyancy aids second-hand, too risky.
FYI: i have no sponsorship/loyalties with any of these shops, just experience.
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