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question for the experienced kayakers
Posted on 5/17/12 at 11:32 pm
Posted on 5/17/12 at 11:32 pm
im looking to get started in kayaking. what is some advice you can give on a kayak for a beginner and any other tips?
I was thinking for now it would be more for fishing in ponds and lakes an such. My friend bought a inflatable one and I though about going this route do to having a jeep it just seemed easier for packing up and going.
I was thinking for now it would be more for fishing in ponds and lakes an such. My friend bought a inflatable one and I though about going this route do to having a jeep it just seemed easier for packing up and going.
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Posted on 5/17/12 at 11:53 pm to Coon
around 500 or so since im just getting into it.
Posted on 5/18/12 at 12:28 am to heartbreakTiger
Criagslist
Posted on 5/18/12 at 4:49 am to heartbreakTiger
quote:For $500, you could buy alot of fresh fish, many many times from the fish market..
around 500
i ain't say'n,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,jus say'n..
Posted on 5/18/12 at 6:13 am to heartbreakTiger
For $500 you can get a decent 12" fishing kayak. Check Academy
Posted on 5/18/12 at 6:29 am to heartbreakTiger
Call your local paddle shops and ask about their Demo day at a local lake or pond. You can paddle 10-15 differnt boats in a few hours. You will learn more there in one afternoon then you ever will on the Internet. I've got 52 feet of kayaks in the back yard and still enjoy/learn from demo days.
It's not a high pressure sales thing. They just answer your questions and let you test the boats, paddles, PFDs etc.
It's not a high pressure sales thing. They just answer your questions and let you test the boats, paddles, PFDs etc.
Posted on 5/18/12 at 6:33 am to heartbreakTiger
I looked into some of the inflatables on Amazon. They look well made and stable, great reviews on some for only $150ish.
There are a couple of places I could hike to, but not drive, so it seemed like it would fit the bill.
Still undecided.
There are a couple of places I could hike to, but not drive, so it seemed like it would fit the bill.
Still undecided.
Posted on 5/18/12 at 6:41 am to heartbreakTiger
Obligatory Team Ascend post from BPS
Posted on 5/18/12 at 6:45 am to Dooshay
I have an inflatable one that I got for about 200. It sucks arse. Slow as hell, doesn't track straight, folds in the middle. Just overall sucks
Posted on 5/18/12 at 6:53 am to DieselTiger1
I was afraid that would be the case.
Posted on 5/18/12 at 6:58 am to Dooshay
Find yourself a good used sit-on-top, 12-14 ft. When it comes to kayaks, you get what you pay for.
Posted on 5/18/12 at 7:15 am to Bama and Beer
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Obligatory Team Ascend post from BPS
Posted on 5/18/12 at 7:47 am to TulaneUVA
For god sake can we please get a kayak newbie thread stickied?
Posted on 5/18/12 at 7:52 am to TexasTiger34
Doesn't seem like inflatable and fishing (think hooks) would go together.
Posted on 5/18/12 at 8:49 am to BrotherEsau
nor do they go well in the marsh. first oyster shell or barnacle scrape and you are done.
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