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Looking to buy a Kayak..
Posted on 5/19/14 at 10:26 am
Posted on 5/19/14 at 10:26 am
Anyone here know much about them? I am wanting to really take advantage of what we have in NWA but insure of what type to get. I could go ask these questions at the store but I work 8-5 and don't feel like doing that at the moment
So any knowledge is helpful
So any knowledge is helpful
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Posted on 5/19/14 at 10:43 am to Marty McFrat
mm, when u get a chance, go to the OB, some of those green Prius drivin' ki 
's are always discussing yaks. I think they have a big weekend planned somewhere coming up? Maybe a stickied thread?
If you can stand a lot of bs, you can also get some good insight and advice from there. (similar to all the boards
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's are always discussing yaks. I think they have a big weekend planned somewhere coming up? Maybe a stickied thread? If you can stand a lot of bs, you can also get some good insight and advice from there. (similar to all the boards
)
Posted on 5/19/14 at 10:59 am to Marty McFrat
You will want one aimed for "beginners" to start, by that I mean one you do not zip in or strap into it until you learn how to roll back up right after being flipped upside down, something you will have to practice on your own before you get any good if you want to tackle the bad arse rapids when the creeks are way up.
You also need to invest in a good helmet.
If you get real serious into it, you will get one that zips/straps you in and a wet suit.
I'm more of a canoe, ice chest full of beer, guy myself.
I believe academy has some at a decent price.
You also need to invest in a good helmet.
If you get real serious into it, you will get one that zips/straps you in and a wet suit.
I'm more of a canoe, ice chest full of beer, guy myself.
I believe academy has some at a decent price.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 12:45 pm to Marty McFrat
In NWA Lewis & Clark out near the Mall and Pack Rat in Fayetteville have a good selection of kayaks as does Cabelas and I'm sure there are other places. There's such a wide variety now and so much of it depends on what you want to do.
I've had tandem and solo sit on tops which are good for ocean surf or floating in lakes and regular flowing rivers. You can expect to get wet with these and I wouldn't recommend them for swift or whitewater type kayaking. So you'll probably want a kayak you can sit down inside of to cover all bases if you want to buy just one kayak.
I currently use a hybrid standup/sit on top kayak because I like to do stand up paddling and fishing.
I like to canoe as well and Dagger and Old Town make good products but there are many others, too.
Get a good life vest regardless cause with a small craft you never know when you may need it. Some of the CO2 inflatable vests are good, light and have minimal bulk
Old Town LINK
Dagger LINK
Probably not what you need but I like the Hobie line as well--they have some innovative kayaks you can accessorize. LINK
I've had tandem and solo sit on tops which are good for ocean surf or floating in lakes and regular flowing rivers. You can expect to get wet with these and I wouldn't recommend them for swift or whitewater type kayaking. So you'll probably want a kayak you can sit down inside of to cover all bases if you want to buy just one kayak.
I currently use a hybrid standup/sit on top kayak because I like to do stand up paddling and fishing.
I like to canoe as well and Dagger and Old Town make good products but there are many others, too.
Get a good life vest regardless cause with a small craft you never know when you may need it. Some of the CO2 inflatable vests are good, light and have minimal bulk
Old Town LINK
Dagger LINK
Probably not what you need but I like the Hobie line as well--they have some innovative kayaks you can accessorize. LINK
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 5/19/14 at 6:14 pm to Marty McFrat
I've only got experience in a canoe.
How fun is kayaking? Burn some calories? I mean, if you go by yourself does that mean you have to walk back however many miles to the car? shite....what if you're drunk?
How fun is kayaking? Burn some calories? I mean, if you go by yourself does that mean you have to walk back however many miles to the car? shite....what if you're drunk?
Posted on 5/19/14 at 7:10 pm to Marty McFrat
Posted on 5/19/14 at 10:40 pm to Marty McFrat
quote:
Anyone here know much about them? I am wanting to really take advantage of what we have in NWA but insure of what type to get. I could go ask these questions at the store but I work 8-5 and don't feel like doing that at the moment
So any knowledge is helpful
what do you want to do with the kayak?
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