I am firm believer in training how you will race and this philosophy extends to the kayaking discipline in an adventure race. About four years ago I bought a tandem sit-on top kayak in order to train under similar conditions and with my partner. While the Ocean Kayak I train with is not an exact match to the Aire Tom Cats used by Adventure Xstream--they are close enough and it allows training on stroke synchronization and team work especial required in the white water sections of the Buena Vista race.
 Heritage Kayaks FeatherLite 14 Kayak Wait a minute, fast, sturdy, and sleek? Yup. The Heritage Kayaks FeatherLite 14 Kayak has a long profile and a molded skeg that allow for serious cruising, while the large cockpit adds stability and leg room. |  Heritage Kayaks Pisgah 14 Kayak If youre looking for a kayak that slips quietly and smoothly across lakes, rivers, and calm ocean waters, grab the Heritage Kayaks Pisgah 14 Kayak. |  Necky Eliza Kayak Necky designed the Eliza Kayak specifically for women paddlers looking to tour in a lightweight, maneuverable kayak. Pull the rudder down and track smoothly through wind and waves. |
 Necky Manitou 13 Select Kayak You dont want a beginner kayak, but youre not ready for a super-narrow touring boat either. The Necky Manitou 13 Select Kayak gives you control and tracking thats similar to a touring kayak, but retains stability. |  Necky Manitou 14 Select Kayak When the wind picks up and you feel like your Necky Manitou 14 Select Kayak is making more progress sideways than forward, put the retractable skeg down and steer a straight course along the shore. |  Necky Manitou 14 Ultralite Kayak What exactly is ultra light? In the case of Neckys Manitou 14 Ultralight Kayak, it refers to a fourteen-foot touring boat with a retractable skeg and a stiff, light hull that only weighs 42 pounds. |
 Perception Carolina 14 Kayak w/ Rudder Enjoy a smooth, stable day of paddling with Perceptions Carolina 14 Kayak w/ Rudder. An adjustable seat and padded knee-bracing options take the hurt out of full-day paddles. |  Perception Carolina Series Kayaks Perception made the Carolina Series Kayaks with comfy, adjustable seats and a lake-and ocean-friendly design. |  Perception Tribute 12.0 Kayak - Women's You can wear a mans pants, but they feel a bit baggy, and its hard to maneuver in them. The Perception Womens Tribute 12.0 Kayak wont fit like your favorite slim jeans, but this kayak does complement a females dimensions. |