What type of kayak should I go for?

Question

Me: I am about 5'8, 135 lbs., and a "beginner." I have kayaked the last two summers on a shallow river using a sit on top kayak, and prefer to fall out, rather than learn to barrel roll.

Conditions: I just moved to an area that has a fairly shallow river (especially with the drought) to kayak on as well as a lake. I'd also like to maybe try kayaking at the beach. I'm thinking the lake would probably be where I'd kayak most of the time, considering it's easier to get back to point A there.

Parameters: I live in a 3rd floor apartment, with not a ton of storage space for a kayak. I do have an SUV with a roof rack for transport, but don't have a lot of muscle to hoist one up there.

Other considerations: A 50 lb. dog I'd like to take with, if possible (an "experienced" kayaker in his own right!). Also, would be interested in 2 seaters, for either the dog or a pal.

What kinds of kayaks should I be looking at? Inflatable vs. hard shell, river vs. ocean kayak, etc. Thanks for any advice

Answer 1

http://www.mdac.ie/gallery/main.php?g2_i...

check it!

nomad is a good boat. plus its only 600euro here at least.

in terms of sit on tops i cant give your much advice tho

if your on a budget get a cheap one,

if you want a fast one get a narrow one,

stable: get a wide one.

Answer 2

Hi, you do have many choices. How about looking at a used kayak?

There are many different types of kayaks whch are available from traditional wooden to contemporary fiberglass kayaks

All these kayaks are really very expensive, whether traditional wooden or fiberglass kayaks. So buying used kayaks is a great option.

There many things you have to consider when you are buying used kayaks. The first and foremost, carefully inspect the kayak and make sure that it is not a damaged kayak. If you could find a used kayak in very good condition then you will save yourself a lot of money and many times used kayaks are even better than new kayaks. And moreover if you doesn't want kayak for racing or to do some tricks then a used kayak is good for you.

First thing you have to do is set the budget, you can decide on budget by doing some market research there are many websites on the internet which give all required information about used kayaks. You can try www.ekayakbook.com for some more help. Good luck with what ever you decide to do.

Answer 3

Great question...Acquire a hard shell boat. A K-2 would allow you to take Fido with you. Your dog will need a spray skirt as will you. Alternate...An open canoe suitable for grade II-III whitewater. We have had dogs with us...problem, they may jump out at any moment.