By Stephen RegenoldPump it up. Cinch the seat in place. Now, push off into the rapids. That's what it takes to start a whitewater adventure with Zoik Inflatables's AlterEgo kayak (zoikinflatables.com). The pump-up boat, made for whitewater and flat-water touring, weighs about 26 pounds when deflated. It rolls up…

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