How difficult is it to kayak? Is it fun? Is it lonely? Dangerous?

Question

How difficult is it to kayak? Is it fun? Is it lonely? Dangerous?

Answer 1

Just one opinion, but to me, it was ALOT of work.  If you go, don't do it for longer than an hour your first time.

Answer 2

It's alright. Personally, I think that the best way to have fun on a kayak is to take it out to the open sea (starting in a pretty calm area like a cove) and paddle into and ride big a** waves. It's a very fun alternative to surfing, although you definitely need to be careful and alert at all times. If you're not, you will take a bad spill and end up performing some involuntary stunts like a quadruple summersault or a 180 smack down. Don't be discouraged though. I have seen locals in Hawaii ride 20ft+ wave faces with kayaks. Good luck and have fun, because no matter what you do with a kayak, it is always a good time. Peace.

Answer 3

I`ve just bought a kayak on e.bay and had my first go.  It`s brilliant!  I`ve never done it before and I found it o.k. I have took advise and bought all the safety stuff, like a bouancy aid and helmet.  I don`t think it`s something you should do by yourself to be totally safe - at the moment I`m just trying it on flat water and have my husband on the bank (who has kayaked before) When I get passed feeling like a total novice I`m going to book in for a couple of lessons.  There are all sorts of dangers apparantley that you do need expert advise on.  I would definatley recommend having a go though!! Good luck!

Answer 4

My first kayak was a 14.5 ft. Old Town Nantucket touring yak. I had no experience and found it really easy to learn the hardest part was getting in and out of it. I would say start with a play boat they are nine and a half ft. long and stable try it on a local lake on a calm day and you should be all right. If you yak by yourself it can be lonely but i take a video cam. and my ipod so i don't mind being alone much. If you live near a state college  they may offer kayak school it would be a good idea to take one if you can. I learned by trial and error and from Canoe and Kayak magazine they all ways have good stuff for beginners. Get you a chair and sit in front of a mirror and practice you paddle technic. You will need stamina so get in shape after you learn your paddling it,s not hard except in a hard wind but you learn to cope with that all so. It is great so get out there and yak . You may also rent a kayak look in your phone book . Go to your library and ask at the reference desk they can help you find video,s and mag,s to check out. You will love it .

Answer 5

As long as you know the proper paddling technique it's not too much work.   I do it wrong for some reason and always end up with an aching back.  I stick to power boats.  

Check with local kayak dealers.  Many of them will help you out with selecting a kayak that's right for your activities and skill level.  A lot of them will even have rentals or take you out to try a few different styles of 'yaks.  If you find the right store you can walk into a gold mine of information.  

For some good Kayaking stories go to the Texas Sporting Jounal website.  My brother is Kayaking the entire Texas Coastline and writing about it there.

Answer 6

this depends on lots of things! you can kayak on flat Water or rapids, you can even kayak Waves! Your stability on the size and shape of your kayak. Normally as a beginnner you Will be given a stable boat. I recomend if you Want to try find your local kayak club or school. Go along for a feW lessons and take it from there.

i hope ive helped

Good luck!

Answer 7

What kind of kayaking? Flat water, White Water, Sea Kayaking.  Find an outdoor school near you that offers lessons in kayaking and talk with them. In the USA check out the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Kayaking can be dangerous! Proper instructions and equipment minimizes risk. Yes, it is fun and can be very social.