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| Stores | |
| Jersey Paddler | The BIGGEST canoe & kayak dealer in NJ, PERIOD. They have a wide selection of boats, which can be test paddled in nearby Forge Pond for a fee. Their selection of paddling clothing leaves something to be desired. They sponsor several paddling events throughout the year, including Paddlesport in late March, early April. |
| Paddle Shack | Comparable in size to Paint Island. Sells Yakima & Malone of Maine roof rack accessories. Though George does not accept credit cards, he is accomodating when paying by check. |
| Paint Island Canoe & Kayak | Dwarfed by Jersey Paddler. They are a dealer for the two top drysuit manufacturers, Kokatat & Stohlquist. They also offer test paddles of their boats. |
| Manufacturers | |
| FeatherCraft | Aluminum-framed folding kayaks. I have found their most popular model, the K-Light Plus to be a MAJOR pain-in-the-butt to assemble, but a gem in the water. It turns easily, tracks extremely well (given its length), and is very stable. |
| Kokatat | Makers of drysuits and other apparel. Their web site contains suggestions for how to dress under your drysuit. |
| Mountain Surf | Their neoprene sprayskirts are top-of-the-line, and their customer service is just as good. After having been frustrated with their Linderback model for nearly year, because it stayed on TOO tight, I sent it back to be loosen up. They returned it, free of charge, still tight, but easy enough for me to attach without a struggle. |
| Clubs | |
| ACA | Specifically, the Delaware Valley Division, focusing on western NJ & eastern PA. Check out their list of links. If you're at work, turn off your speaker, since this a NOISY site. |
| Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association | A message board listing trips, mostly along the NJ shore. Occasionally, places like Merrill Creek and Round Valley are included. Additional info about the club is also available. |
| Miscellaneous Sites | |
| NJ Lakes | Listing of lakes, ponds, & reservoirs in NJ, by county. Geared toward fishermen, but very helpful to paddlers. This is my favorite web site discovery. |
| Lake Depth | Depth contours of various NJ lakes. Incomplete and the maps do not follow the same format. |