There are five main types of kayaks: recreation, touring, whitewater, and downriver models. Each of these are designed to provide comfort and maneuverability suited for specific waters and purposes. Some differences between the types are as follows: Recreational kayaks are non-specialized kayaks used for fun. These tend to be the cheapest kayaks. Touring kayaks are used for longer trips, perhaps even overnight. This craft is sturdier than its recreational counterpart and has more cargo room. Fishing kayaks have wide beams to offer better stability while you're wrangling your fish into your net. Some even come with rigging to improve stability. Whitewater kayaks are designed to stand up to and easily negotiate the rough conditions created by rapids and rivers that have a fast current. Racing kayaks are designed to go fast and are typically used for racing. The material your kayak is made of will influence things like durability, weight, and ease of transport. You've already decided on the kind of kayaking you want to do, so you should think about the construction of those terms. There are three general types of kayaks: rigid, folding, and inflatable. Rigid kayaks are the most common type of kayak. They are made of plastic (heaviest and cheapest), fiberglass (medium weight and price), or composite materials (lightest and most expensive). Wooden kayaks are also available. Folding kayaks are easier to carry and store. They are usually more expensive than rigid kayaks, but maintain value and last longer. Inflatable kayaks are the lightest and easiest to store of the 3 types of kayaks and are typically inexpensive. With routine maintenance, they can last a long time. Stability, in kayaking terms, is the ease with which your kayak stays upright in water. It is further broken down into two categories, primary and secondary stability. A short description of differences follow: Primary stability is how stable your boat is when sitting flat on the water, with the correct side of the boat facing up. The flatter your hull, the better your primary stability. Secondary stability is your boat's ability to balance when turned on its side. Secondary stability acts as a buffer when your balance exceeds the primary stability. The shape of your hull will effect the stability and maneuverability of your craft. Also, by learning the different varieties of hull available to you, you will be better equipped if you go to a store and talk with a salesperson about the kayaks available. Some common hull shapes are: Displacement hulls imitate the traditional bottom of a boat, giving the profile of this hull a continuous curve along the profile and cross-section. The streamlined shape gives these boats efficient maneuverability. Planing hulls will have angled sides that meet a flat bottom. The flat bottom of this boat will allow you to skim the surface of the water when you reach higher speeds. Chine hulls come in two different shapes and two varieties. The shape can be either boxy or rounded, and the variety can be soft or hard. The name "chine" refers to the area where the boat bottom and sides meet. Rocker hulls define a continuous curve to the hull of the boat stretching from bow to stern. Rocker hulls come in two styles: kick and continuous. These hulls are intended for trick moves and high maneuverability and will likely be unsuitable for a novice.

Summary: Inform yourself about kayak types. Educate yourself on kayak construction. Know your kinds of stability. Take the hull into consideration.

Your body is the most important tool in any situation. You should make sure it is in optimal shape, especially if preparing for a doomsday event. Eat healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and proteins to keep your body healthy. You should also exercise to tone your muscles to prepare for long walks or running. Keeping your body healthy by exercising is recommended by the Center for Disease Control. You might have to flee quickly or walk long distances. To best prepare you body for this, you should condition it by doing cardio workouts. Cardio workouts help maximize your body's blood flow. There are many types of cardio workouts, examples include running, jogging, and rowing. One way to stay healthy consistently is to stay current on your health. This includes keeping up-to-date doctors visits, including dentists, optometrists, and general health. You never what situation you may find yourself in so it is important to know how to defend yourself from physical threats. Find a local workshop in your area to learn self defense. Sometimes, local police departments will hold courses. Watch videos online - there are numerous videos that will walk you through basic self defense and training.

Summary: Get fit. Condition cardio. Stay current on shots and medicines. Learn to defend yourself.

If you wish to have full control of how fluid paint is dispersed onto your canvas, place it perfectly flat on your work surface. If you are aiming for a specific dripping effect, place the canvas upright or at an angle. Use an easel or prop the canvas up with something solid (e.g., a large piece of wood) to achieve the angle you want. Before starting your fluid painting, consider painting your plain canvas with one solid paint color (or "toned ground") to make the end result look more professional. Use regular acrylic paint in an opaque color for this. Dip a large brush in the paint and cover the canvas in broad strokes from left to right, aiming to make the paint as smooth as possible. Let the canvas sit for 2-3 hours to dry before applying fluid paint to it. How paint disperses onto the canvas will depend on the method of application you use, the vessel you transfer it from, and the angle and distance at which you apply it. Most store-bought fluid paint is sold in squeeze bottles with small nozzles that allow you to dispense it in fine lines, but you can transfer the paint to any container you choose to create your artwork. Some techniques for getting fluid paint onto a canvas include: Pouring (applying a generous stream of paint to the canvas) Drizzling (pouring very light stream of paint onto the canvas) Dropping (e.g., from an eye-dropper) Puddling (Applying a puddle of paint to the canvas and letting it seep over it) Splashing (Projecting paint onto the canvas with enough force to bounce back off of it) Depending on the design you wish to achieve, you can use spreading tools or a dry paintbrush to disperse fluid paint across your canvas. To ensure greater control, spread or move paint very lightly in multiple, thin coats. Have an empty container or basin on hand to collect excess paint from the canvas, if necessary, using a clean spreading tool. Make sure that your tools are perfectly clean before you start painting.Tools should always be cleaned with warm water and hand soap immediately after use, before paint dries on them. Fluid paint is a very wet medium and requires more drying time than other paints. If you wish to layer paint designs over other work on the canvas, allow one to three days between coats so that the layers can dry thoroughly. Painting over other fluid paint that hasn't dried completely can cause cracks or fissures on the surface of the paint.
Summary: Set up the angle of your canvas. Add a toned ground to your canvas. Begin transferring paint to the canvas. Spread the paint with your tools as desired. Dry your canvas between coats.