May 16, 2019, 06:08 PM
frayedendsHelp me pick a kayak...
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Originally posted by trapper189:
$500 each or for both?
At $500 each, I'd look at something Perception has to offer.
At $500 for both, I'd look for used kayaks.
Each. I’ll look. I guess I’m planning on Sit on top now.
May 16, 2019, 08:22 PM
jimb888Why not a canoe Gear fits in better and if you stuff floation in the ends I've seen them easily run class 4 rapids. I have a few Kayaks for the bay, and miss my canoe. NOTE that canoe weight is a thing, the Coleman 17 footers run @ 100 lbs and for some folks that's too much weight. You can get Kevlar from lots of folks (WeNoNah for example) that come in @40 lbs but if you buy new they cost more. Lots more.
May 16, 2019, 08:35 PM
frayedendsquote:
Originally posted by jimb888:
Why not a canoe Gear fits in better and if you stuff floation in the ends I've seen them easily run class 4 rapids. I have a few Kayaks for the bay, and miss my canoe. NOTE that canoe weight is a thing, the Coleman 17 footers run @ 100 lbs and for some folks that's too much weight. You can get Kevlar from lots of folks (WeNoNah for example) that come in @40 lbs but if you buy new they cost more. Lots more.
Gotta get 2 on top of my car. Kayaks fit the bill. My girlfriend wouldn’t want a canoe alone.
May 17, 2019, 12:18 AM
x0225095Look for a used Jackson or demo boat at one of your local dealers. Many, including myself, feel more secure in a sit-in. Like many other things in life, quality matters. Stability and performance off jackson boats is excellent. 11-12 foot is a good rec boat length for stability and maneuverability