ARE STABILISERS ON A KAYAK AN EFFICIENT AID TO BALANCE AND STABILITY, AND HOW DO THEY WORK? Stabilisers installed on kayaks have often been referred to as “training wheels,” as that is what they look like when added, and that nickname does not do justice to the added benefits they offer. Like any sport played these days on any level, Confidence is always a key factor to success, fun, and a great overall experience. Confidence allows us to let go a little, experiment and try new things. Kayaking is a water adventure that can be enjoyed by all regardless of shape or size and a little extra confidence will help in going a long way. Having the stabilisers installed correctly will add to the enjoyable water experience as they will create a more stable paddling platform and enhance your overall balance on your kayak. Anglers that need a stable platform to cast using lures that work best with a good wrist and body action will benefit from the added stability. The above will work provided the initial setup of your kayak stabilisers is correct. Let us look at the correct way to install your Stabilizer Set and get you out there with confidence and stability, and the best experience whether paddling or angling on your kayak. Attaching the stabilisers to the kayak requires the correct work surface, which would be your local dam, lake, or sea, but for this purpose, we will use a flat surface so that when you hit the open ocean, setup is easy and hassle-free.