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DH and I are thinking of buying some kayaks. Any advice for 1st time purchasers? Thanks in advance.
DH and I are thinking of buying some kayaks. Any advice for 1st time purchasers? Thanks in advance.
A few random points:
3) Rudder/Skeg not too important - While some people might feel lost without it, I personally don't think it's too important to need a rudder or a skeg on a kayak. Sure, it might require a little more maneuvering, but it's not like it should be that much more difficult to paddle a few more times to get positioned just right.
I have a canoe, two touring (skirted) kayaks, a tandem glass touring kayak (for sale), a whitewater kayak, and a custom built surf kayak. I've been kayaking since 91. All that being said, don't judge kayaking by the rentals out there. They are entry level, very inefficient but stable. They will work for a short trip but for a day long paddle or a paddle with others, you will want a good kayak with an even better paddle--carbon fiber bent shaft. buying the best can be expensive if bought new but used are often half price or less. like my EDDYLINE WhisperLite tandem was over $3000 new without paddles/skirts/pfd's.