r/Kayaking

Hello everyone,

I've been researching tandem kayaks for my wife and me, and I'm hoping to get some advice from people with real-world experience.

We're both on the heavier side.I'm 350 lbs and she's 250 lbs, so we're at 600 lbs combined before adding any gear.

I've been seriously considering the Brooklyn Kayak Company TK122 (13' Pro Tandem) because it's advertised with an 800 lb capacity. I've watched quite a few videos, but I haven't found anyone actually paddling one with anywhere near our combined weight.

While reading reviews and comments, I came across several people saying the published capacity is overly optimistic and that performance starts to suffer around 500 lbs. That made me a little hesitant.

I emailed BKC directly, and they told me we should be fine at our weight and shouldn't have any issues. Still, I'd like to hear from actual owners rather than rely solely on the manufacturer's answer.

I've also seen very mixed reviews about Brooklyn Kayak Company in general—some people love them, while others have had poor experiences with quality or customer service.

At this point, I'm trying to decide between:

Buying the BKC TK122 as a tandem.

Spending more money on two Crescent Crew kayaks and paddling separately.

Our primary use will be:

Rivers

Canals

Mangrove trails

Protected bays and nearshore coastal paddling (not offshore)

If you've paddled a TK122 loaded anywhere close to 600 lbs, I'd really appreciate hearing how it performed. Did it still track well? Was it sluggish? How much freeboard did you have?

I'm also open to recommendations for other tandem kayaks (or two singles) that can comfortably handle our combined weight.

Thanks in advance!

G'day mates!

Im wanting to get a tracking device that I can slip into one of the compartments in my kayak. I leave it on my car more often than I should, so there is some more risk of it being stolen. Storing it my current place is limited, and a hell of an effort to have it secured inside the property.

Any reccomendations?

I figure it realistically wont be able to track anyone who is actually out on the water with it, but if it ends up in someone's garage - this is something I can investigate easily. They seem cheap enough that if for whatever reason, it does get buggered by water, it would be replaceable. Not that its essential to keep it in the kayak when it is on the water.

I have a Samsung galaxy.

There is one nearby that is closing and has everything twenty percent off so I was wondering if they are good quality and durable

I have a Venture Jura HV 16 foot kayak that I have been using for the past 6+ years. My partner has a 14 foot Elie Strait 140 XE Kayak.

The Jura is about 65lbs and the elite is about 55lbs.

We use them every weekend at the New Jersey shore and as we are getting older and the kayaks are getting older I have started thinking about the potential to buy some lighter weight kayaks. I would still like something that is more of a touring/sea kayak. Looking at lighter material.

Would love something that you can get moving pretty easily and keep on momentum with easily. Again there are options and I wanted to get input from folks on their suggestions and experiences.

My wife and I are passing through the Vancouver-Seattle area in mid-September and (weather permitting) are looking for a reputable kayak guide(s) for a day trip somewhere in that area*. We’re looking for a fun and easy paddle day seeing the sights from the sea. We’re not strong kayakers but have done enough that the guides won’t have to tell us which part of the paddle goes in the ocean.

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

* Yeah, that’s a pretty big stretch of kayak-able water. We’re flexible.

Does anyone know of a product or a diy way to create a type of nosecone cradle (like a muzzle) that would go around the nose of my kayak so I can tighten the ratchet straps from the bed of my truck, holding the kayak from sliding out.

It's a sit on top recreational and there aren't really any hard points or even molded grab points where I can confidently put anything to keep it from sliding out. It's 13' and I have it sitting flat in the bed of my truck with the tailgate down and bed extender. I can strap it down just fine to the bed, but I would feel better if I could also ensure it doesn't slide.

Hi all!

Someone near me is selling an Old Town 10' Angler for $160. I am waiting on more info from them (e.g. age, photos of its bottom), but they say it has been used very little and stored away from the sun.

I want this for some light recreational kayak fun in nearby creeks and rivers. Had some inflatable Intex Explorers a few years back and really liked them. What do you think?