Recommend a sea kayak? I've been told Q-Kayak Pengiun or Necky Looksha V but really don't know. Help!

Question

I'm a large guy - 6'2" but slim. I want a kayak that I can use for fitness as well as long-ish trips. The Penguin is a safe bet but I've been told it's a little 'average'. I have a limited budget - no more than $3K. Everytime I ask someone (clubs etc) I get a different answer...

Answer 1

Sorry to say that there's really no substitute for actually demoing the boats to see how you fit in them and how they perform for you. I'm close in size to you, and from experience, I've found that most kayaks that are marketed toward "big guys" have way too much volume for tall, skinny people. So don't be afarid to try out kayaks that are made for "the average sized paddler."