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The Big Jump: Canoe/Kayak Benefits From Advances in Materials & Design

New Zealand's Steven Ferguson lifts his K-1 kayak out of the water with ease at the March 15, 2008 Olympic canoe/kayak team trials.
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Over the years canoes and kayaks have evolved with the differentiation in the sports and the advent of new materials and manufacturing processes. Todays canoes and kayaks are so perfectly designed that you can buy a very specific boat for your size, paddling style, type of paddling, and budget. Canoes and kayaks are more aerodynamic, lighter, and more durable than ever before.