Kayakers may think that they are among the most environmentally conscious people out there, as nature lovers and such, but a lot goes on behind the scenes that we don’t really think about. Neoprene, magical material that it is, does have some environmental impact stemming from the materials and process used to make it. [...]

For those of you who like to DIY, you may find yourself working with neoprene from time to time whether you are making your own spray skirt or kayak seat, or patching up some of your gear. However, you can’t always expect the neoprene you cut yourself to be as clean as the pieces [...]