This is the second in the Getting Started Kayak series. Previously, we introduced you to the different shapes of kayaks.

What kind of canoes/kayaks are there, 7 types explained side by side [ocean, river, lake, camping].
   • 【はじめてのカヌー vol.1】カヌー・カヤックってどんなものがあるの？7...  

In this article, we will explain the differences and choose a canoe/kayak based on how you want to play and what your purpose is, dividing it into ocean, river, and lake.

First Time Kayaker Season 2

Frequently Asked Questions
   • 【はじめようカヤック1】あるあるの疑問にお答えします【よく聞かれる質問集】  

How to choose a canoe kayak for different types of play and purposes [Ocean, River, Lake].
   • 【はじめようカヤック2】遊び方や目的別のカヌーカヤックの選び方を解説【海・...  

Equipment list and differences between river kayaks and sea kayaks [Comparison].
   • 【はじめようカヤック3】リバーカヤックとシーカヤックの装備リストと違い【比...   *Scheduled to be released on 9/23/2020


Canoeing and Kayaking for Beginners Series

(1) What kind of canoes and kayaks are there? 7 types explained side by side [Ocean, River, Lake, Camping].
   • 【はじめてのカヌー vol.1】カヌー・カヤックってどんなものがあるの？7...  

(2)Let's get this first with a canoe 【Touring Paddle / Life Jacket
   • 【はじめてのカヌー vol.2】カヌーと一緒にまずはこれをそろえよう【ツー...  

(3)Let's know the types of paddles and their features 【Touring Paddle / Single Paddle】.
   • 【はじめてのカヌー vol.3】パドルの種類と特徴を知ろう【ツーリングパド...  

(4)What to wear when paddling a kayak? Paddling clothes/spray covers/shoes
   • 【はじめてのカヌー vol.4】カヤックを漕ぐときの服装は？【パドリングウ...  

(5)Tools for safety and self-rescue [ropes/spray covers and other small items].
   • 【はじめてのカヌー vol.5】安全のための道具・セルフレスキュー【ロープ...  

(6)Features of Canadian and how to paddle [Rudder/J-stroke].
   • 【はじめてのカヌー vol.6】カナディアンの特徴と漕ぎ方【ラダー/Jスト...  

(7)Introduction of WEST original kayak/SUP

(Under 50,000 with paddle) The most cost-effective! Introductory fishing kayak will be released at the end of June 2020! Fishing
   • 【パドル付きで5万以下】コスパ最強!入門用フィッシングカヤックを2020年...  

(Inflatable SUP will be released at the end of June 2020! WEST special order with everything you need!
   • 【レジャー・コスパ最強】インフレータブルSUPを2020年6月末に発売決定...  

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WEST ORIGINAL] Limited original T-shirts and caps are on sale now!
   • 【WEST ORIGINAL】限定のオリジナルTシャツとキャップを紹介