Whats a good, affordable kayak for someone looking to paddle alone or with a friend?
June 29th, 2009 | by admin |-Looking to spend $300-600
-Sit in, not on top
-Usable by 1 person, or two
-Will mainly be riding a river with minimal currents, but will also be spending some time on a still water lake.
I can find a ton that suit a few of my requests, but most I've found are either 1 person, or 2 person only. Otherwise you get a sit on top.
There are a few models of recreational kayaks that can be convertible for solo or tandem use. These have a sliding seat that can be moved to the middle position for solo paddling. Such kayaks are sit-in, but they have large cockpits for easy entry and exit.
Definitely try out any kayak you're considering. Paddle it both tandem and solo. Most kayak shops offer cheap or free demos on boats.
The MSRP on these boats is a bit more than what you want to spend, but shops might have deals on used rental boats, or check craigslist or local classifieds for more used boats.
4 Responses to “Whats a good, affordable kayak for someone looking to paddle alone or with a friend?”
By g_steed on Jun 29, 2009 | Reply
Please note: Any tanden (2-person) kayak can be paddled solo. Depending on the wind you sit in either the front or rear seat. You need cover the open cockpit. You also may need to install ballast to balance the boat. Instead of a kayak consider a 14 or 15 foot canoe.
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Paddled both…
By mechnginear on Jun 29, 2009 | Reply
Why don't you look at a canoe? In the 15' to 16' range, you can paddle either as a tandem or a solo. Easy to fish from and can easily haul picnic or camping gear. Check the newspaper, Craig' List, and local paddling clubs as a start for a used boat.
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By awaywa on Jun 29, 2009 | Reply
There are a few models of recreational kayaks that can be convertible for solo or tandem use. These have a sliding seat that can be moved to the middle position for solo paddling. Such kayaks are sit-in, but they have large cockpits for easy entry and exit.
Definitely try out any kayak you're considering. Paddle it both tandem and solo. Most kayak shops offer cheap or free demos on boats.
The MSRP on these boats is a bit more than what you want to spend, but shops might have deals on used rental boats, or check craigslist or local classifieds for more used boats.
References :
http://www.wildernesssystems.com/product/index/products/recreational/recreational_pamlico/pamlico_135t_recreational/
http://www.dagger.com/product/index/product_homepage/recreational_touring/blackwater/blackwater_ii_13_5/
http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/product/index/products/recreational/acadia/acadia_II_14/
By cess on Jun 29, 2009 | Reply
How about buying an inflatable boat?this one is good http://www.myinflatableboat.net/.. well anyway I've seen this website for a kayak you can buy a second hand kayak here's the link http://www.kayakonline.com/used_kayaks.html
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