SF Kayakers - Guide for Beginners?

July 28, 2021, 10:28 AM

Does anyone have an opinion on Eddyline kayaks?
https://eddyline.com/products/...t-recreational-kayak

Someone local is selling 2 of these with paddles and vests on a trailer for $2500.

Seems like a good deal but I don't know the brand.

Bruce

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July 28, 2021, 10:36 AM

chellim1

quote:
If you want to test the depths of a romantic relationship, get a tandem kayak...ask me how I know...You'll find out right quickly if you are paddling in the same direction...

As a life-long canoeist... I know.
But my wife has now had 30 years of training. She really enjoys it and we are *almost* on the same page.

I do enjoy a kayak, but if you're bringing a wife, a dog, a cooler, and other gear the canoe is preferable to me.

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July 28, 2021, 10:40 AM

Mr.9mm

quote:
Originally posted by RNshooter:
Does anyone have an opinion on Eddyline kayaks?
https://eddyline.com/products/...t-recreational-kayak

Someone local is selling 2 of these with paddles and vests on a trailer for $2500.

Seems like a good deal but I don't know the brand.

Bruce

Eddyline makes nice boats. I've paddled a Sitka before and really liked it.

July 28, 2021, 11:04 AM

jhe888

quote:
Originally posted by ronin11:
If you want to test the depths of a romantic relationship, get a tandem kayak...ask me how I know...You'll find out right quickly if you are paddling in the same direction...I have one for 'those' days and just picked up a Feelfree Lure 10 for for kayak fishing days in the Everglades...Perfect for me, fairly easy to load on top of a SUV, great seat (adjustable), stable and tracks well; Good luck with the tandem, you will most likely need it, lol;

You need someone willing to be the Indian in a tandem kayak or canoe. You can't have two Chiefs.

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July 28, 2021, 02:02 PM

smlsig

quote:
Originally posted by RNshooter:
Does anyone have an opinion on Eddyline kayaks?
https://eddyline.com/products/...t-recreational-kayak

Someone local is selling 2 of these with paddles and vests on a trailer for $2500.

Seems like a good deal but I don't know the brand.

Bruce

That is a smokin deal if the boats are in good shape!

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July 28, 2021, 07:36 PM

AllenInAR

I liked my Wilderness Systems Tarpoon and Old Town Loon when I had hard shell kayaks. Then I lost the ability to haul them around so now I have an Advanced Elements inflatable that is really nice. I also have an inflatable tandem coming, an Aquaglide Navarro 145, that is supposedly very similar to the AE.

Inflatables are great for flatwater if you are limited on storage.