I have an early morning tomorrow (with a toddler) before heading off to my parents with my Kayak. Would it be fine to put my Kayak on my car tonight so I don't have to worry about the set up in the morning? Just didn't know if being in the position on the J rack for that long isn't recommended?
It's my first Kayak so I wanna be gentle as I can be so it lasts long 😊
Relative amateur here. I've been out kayaking a handful of times, but am now looking to pick something up for myself and really get my feet wet (see, kayak jokes already.) I'm looking at second-hand ads and came across this for $200. Most of my time will be spent on inland lakes and relatively calm rivers. The seller states they don't know much about it, but that it has been reliable, and is missing the rear cover. Would this be a good all-around beginner kayak? Any input is appreciated!
I am looking at a back country kayak cart for a sit in kayak. Looking at Diy because I have leftover pvc and extra straps and have seen a few designs that will work. Buying is not out of the question, yes I have checked marketplace. My questions is the wheels, specifically size and type. The cart is going to be used on hiking trails so uneven terrain with roots and rocks. This also means it needs to store preferably in or maybe on the back of the kayak. Wheel size I’m assuming 5” or more and wheel type I am leaning toward a soft rubber vs a hard plastic. What has your experience been using a dolly on unimproved trails?
Hi all,
I hope that's enough related to kayaking to be posted here.
I broke my ring finger, now I'm wearing a finger splint. The finger should always stay dry, but unfortunately I have already planned to go kayaking with my kids next week (WW level 2).
Now I'm searching for a solution to keep the finger dry while paddeling.
I thought of a water protection plaster below the splint, and then something to put over the splint, a rubber glove or similar.
I'm asking for any experience and recommendations for that.
Edit: I know the river, I won't risk anything, I will just do it in case I really feel save.
I have a Honda CR-V and am quite incapable of lifting the kayak high enough to load it. What advice do you guys have for loading it by myself? I was just going to take the cradles off and strap it to the cross bars, but the antenna is in the way
Good morning r/Kayaking
I recently accepted a job with a sub 10 minute commute by car. The job also happens to be next to the local river valley. With my new super short commute I've been considering what are all the craziest ways I could commute to work. (Bike, roller blade, razor scooter, etc.)
The idea hit me, what if I use the river to get to work? The biggest issue is that work is upstream from me, by about 4-5 miles. This is a small local river with an estimated speed of 1.5-3 fts/ second during periods of low rainfall.
Would this even be feasible? I know I'd have to start super early and it would be a lot of effort. I'd obviously do this on a day where I could bail and take the car if it didn't work out.
Thanks for helping me think this one out.
Hey everyone - wife and I are looking to purchase our own tandem kayak instead of renting from a company at a nearby spring in central FL. Intent is to explore other springs or small lakes within the central FL area, and won’t be used for fishing. The kayak we have experience with is the Perception Tribe 13.5’, which has generally been great with the exception of persistent swamp ass due to the lower seats.
Started looking online at options with framed seats, and am currently in between the LiquidLogic Stingray 13.5 and Crescent Crew tandems… both are similar but have their slight differences (both around $1,300-1,400 delivered). I know the Crescent does not have internal storage, and while it would be nice to have, don’t want to base my decision off this alone. Trying to prioritize comfort with a balance of maneuverability and stability.
Given that we can’t find any of these local to see before purchasing, was hoping for any insight into either of these options. If there‘s something else similar out there that may be better for our use, also open to that!
Cautionary tale… I used to be like you. Paddled plastic Perceptions, spent reasonable amounts of money on my hobbies, owned a single set of Walmart dry bags. It was simpler time.
Now my kayak costs more than my car, I’ve got enough boutique gear to run an expeditionary outfitter, and I can’t stop acquiring obscure navigational knowledge. I think my wife is growing tired of me shouting bird species as we drive down the road - and sometimes I wake up in a sweat thinking about my roll technique.
Don’t buy a composite British sea kayak unless you want paddling to become your entire personality and your career. Heed my warning. It’s a slippery slope friends. Before long you’ll quit your desk job to spend 90% of your time outdoors - half feral & perpetually salty.
It’s not so bad though.
Sometimes people tell me I have a pretty boat & then it’s all worthwhile.
First time taking the dog kayaking so it was a learning experience. She did really well and swam for the first time ever, despite being skittish of water. Also I was able to cast around her and she didn't freak out at all. Im curious to see what she would do if I caught a fish lol
I've been interested in kayaking for years, as its something many of my teammates in the sport I play do on the side.
I've gotten interesting recommendations on gear, but some of them are more committed and have invested $$$$, while I am hoping to stay in the $$$ range to get started.
My issue is, when I purchased my vehicle I did not spring for a roof rack. My mistake. So I am looking at foldable/travel friendly Kayak options, also since my options to kayak will often be on trips smashed in alongside sports gear.
Ive been browsing brands like Oru and Tucktech, and havent even looked at paddles yet. What else do I need to know? Im anxious, my friends are busy people so I feel bad nagging them with questions. Please help me with anything a beginner needs to know, and you'll have my thumbs up and eternal gratitude.
Edited to add: I am in WV, I will be taking this in lakes and rivers. I'd like some versatility with it in rougher waters in case those opportunities arise as I travel cross country for my sport.
Hi everyone I need a hand here. My family and I want to gift my dad a kayak for his 60 th birthday, he is about to retire and wants to start a new hobby.
Problem is I really know nothing about kayaks and have no clue where to begin. From what I gathered he'd like a rigid body sit on top, he'd be using it in the sea (mediterranean) just as a workout/sightseeing tool, maybe some very minor fishing.
Do you have any recommendations for brand? What price range should I aim for it to be a good kayak? In general, what should I look for?
Thank you, and sorry if my english is a bit wobbly, second language.
Addition because I got scolded by the bot: he is an absolute beginner, for the price range I think something in the neighborhood of 600/800?
I’m going to be kayaking Big River in Mendocino in a few weeks. Anyone been who can recommend what to wear? Is a lot of water likely to get in the kayak where I’ll need to wear pants that dry easily?
Thanks!
Finally got a used tandem kayak to get my kiddos out on the water to escape the heat and burn some energy. It was a bit too choppy from the wind to go into the bay (Wantagh area), but we had a blast exploring through the canals and marsh.
I found this Hurricane Skimmer 106 at Play It Again Sports in Durham NC and was sorely disappointed.
It was marked at $499 and I thought I was getting a steal. I trekked over to the store and turns out, the hull had 2 noticeable wear holes, one of which caused the trylon to crack.
To add salt to the wound, the hinge of the storage compartment was broken and the seat was held together with mismatched screws. Plus, the boat was scuffed and filthy.
Obviously, I turned the kayak down. I was shocked that the boat was being sold for $499 for it not being water ready. Not sure if the abrasions were post purchase but I’m weary to buy anything from PIAS after seeing the lack of integrity of this boat at such a high cost to then have to repair myself.
QUESTION for those with Hurricane kayaks: is this wear normal? I’ve used a variety of kayaks and have never ever seen this. This is my first time seeing a used Hurricane.
QUESTION for those who are keen on kayak repairs: is this a bad deal with the repairs in mind? I know MSRP is nearly $1,300.
Pretty much a title. I bought a 9ft kayak a year ago but I ended up herniating a disk and I can't do much anymore. I was planning on taking it out before I hurt myself but that never happened. It still has the shipping and manufacture sticker on it. I paid $200 while original price was $400 for it on sale. Anyone know a good place to sell it?
Apreciando um lindo pôr do sol no Rio Itaúnas, ES.
Basically the question. I don’t want to be the stupid tourist who drowns out there.
I have an Oru Lake (EDIT: Oru Inlet), I’ve taken it out on bays before, but they had sandy beaches. Chuckanut Bay, from what I see, is surrounded by steep rocks?
Edit: Vacation is at end of June.
Wondering what people prefer for their pfd