Kayak shopping questions
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JoeLee
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Check out Jersey Paddler in Brick for advice and you can demo boats there too.
http://www.jerseypaddler.com
http://www.jerseypaddler.com
Johnny Utah
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They just shut their doors.
jackx
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Need to consider kayak size (for stability) with regards to whether they will be used on ponds or rivers, or inter coastal water ways with larger boat traffic and wakes.
I know nothing about kayaks and have no advice to give. However, whenever I see anything about kayaks, it makes me think of this thread and then I lol:
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/my-kayaking-failure-in-the-rockaway-river-need-advice.23794/
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/my-kayaking-failure-in-the-rockaway-river-need-advice.23794/
Johnny Utah
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Agreed, I have a cheapie Ocean Kayak. Up until @jimvreeland and I do our Kayak Century I am sure they will be fine. Should I come across another Kayak I will keep my cheap kayak to tow provisions and/or use it as a quarantine vessel for when we cross the Atlantic.
axcxnj
Hipster Keys
one word of wisdom from someone who has paddled plenty of slow heavy boats, though my level of experience is not up to par with capers.
if you wouldnt buy your bike from dicks sporting goods, then dont buy your kayak there. if you would...then go ahead. I owned a pair of ocean kayaks for a number of years. they do 2 things really well.
float
ride waves
paddling ocean kayaks in flat water just plain sucks...it sucks so bad that i lived on a lake, with 2 kayaks at my house and water at my backyard and i never wanted to go paddling. A better boat is more enjoyable to paddle, just like a better bike is more enjoyable to ride.
find out if you want a tandem or a single. A tandem has its advantages, and disadvantages. if youre paddling with someone who is not as strong, it keeps the whole experience better because you stay together and arent constantly waiting up for someone in another boat. They are also larger and thus a bit more difficult to transport...but not by a ton. a good roof rack does the job.
kayak material makes a big difference. but id recommend going with something that has a molded plastic shell instead of fiberglass. it will be much cheaper and durable, though a bit slower and heavier. Since its recreational..molded plastic should fit the bill.
once you do more research and see what the offerings are, go find something on the used market. kayaks arent cheap and lots of people end up buying them, using them a few times and then selling at a loss. because they realize that lugging kayaks around is tough.
I hope that didnt come off as snarky. but i know if you go and buy a crappy boat, you wont have fun paddling it and it will sit
if you wouldnt buy your bike from dicks sporting goods, then dont buy your kayak there. if you would...then go ahead. I owned a pair of ocean kayaks for a number of years. they do 2 things really well.
float
ride waves
paddling ocean kayaks in flat water just plain sucks...it sucks so bad that i lived on a lake, with 2 kayaks at my house and water at my backyard and i never wanted to go paddling. A better boat is more enjoyable to paddle, just like a better bike is more enjoyable to ride.
find out if you want a tandem or a single. A tandem has its advantages, and disadvantages. if youre paddling with someone who is not as strong, it keeps the whole experience better because you stay together and arent constantly waiting up for someone in another boat. They are also larger and thus a bit more difficult to transport...but not by a ton. a good roof rack does the job.
kayak material makes a big difference. but id recommend going with something that has a molded plastic shell instead of fiberglass. it will be much cheaper and durable, though a bit slower and heavier. Since its recreational..molded plastic should fit the bill.
once you do more research and see what the offerings are, go find something on the used market. kayaks arent cheap and lots of people end up buying them, using them a few times and then selling at a loss. because they realize that lugging kayaks around is tough.
I hope that didnt come off as snarky. but i know if you go and buy a crappy boat, you wont have fun paddling it and it will sit
gtluke
The Moped
fixed it for you
axcxnj
Hipster Keys
you should throw your backpack and food down the river too, along with your headlamp and warm clothing and jacket. Then youre REALLY set for an adventure.
LoLoL not true. There's a boat for everyone. I may have commented on your FB about it being a questionable boat for the area you were paddling that one day, but there is nothing wrong with your purchase. Enjoy your self son!
Shit, I'm running out the door. I'll chime in later.
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I will ask advice for our 3rd boat, I want a tourer next.
Pearl
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
people are sleeping on this, top comment so far
JoeLee
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Really? Jeez they have been there forever and we just bought 2 kayaks from them a few months ago!