Im buying a kayak, to be used south coast uk. i have looked at dagger and perception?

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and, because they look good, i wouldnt mind one of those.

will this kayak be ok for calmish wates in the sea on a hot sunny day? also what are air bags and their use? also, how easy is it to upright yourself if you roll over?

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i couldn't recommend which one to get as i don't paddle sea kayaks and you haven't given any specific models. but to answers your other questions.

airbags are put in the stern of a boat to give it buoyancy should you capsixe and it begins to fill with water. the boat easily floats by itself but airbags just make rescue easier. since your paddling a sea kyak (i think, maybe you could confirm) you won't need airbags. there are sealed bulkheads in the bow and stern which provide plenty of buoyancy. this is because when your upright water is allowed into the cockpit but it never becomes swamped.

rolling (getting upright) is very tricky. i got it in a few pool sessions but it takes some people months to learn. however, in a sea kayak what you can do is get a paddle float. this means that you can turn your boat over and place the paddle across it. this gives you enough support to climb back in.

make sure you get a helmet and a buoyancy aid in a suitable sixe. don't use a life jacket... they're designed to make you float on your back and are impossible to swim in.

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