Just chilling. I don't really fish. Mainly as an excuse to get outdoors. Which leads me to my other question. I live in an intercostal marsh that's part of a major seaport. I would probably take classes first and take some tours but is either craft better for getting lost and ending up on rivers that could sweep you out onto shipping lanes? I know that sounds paranoid but I am. Part of my job is thinking up worst case scenarios.

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Posted by tigers win2

Baton Rouge

Member since Oct 2009

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Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:53 am to athenslife101

kayak gives you more options. Especially if you like checking out new places. I go significant distances (10-30 miles) in my kayak for exercise and just being in the outdoors and checking out what's around the next bend in the river.

There are also a lot of friendly races/ group paddles in the south LA. area that are primarily kayak based events
Check out a few demo days to try both out on the water. That's the best way to decide; or just get both !

Edit: just noticed you're in Athens. Not sure of event types in that area.

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Posted by DownSouthDave

Beau, Bro, Baw

Member since Jan 2013

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Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:57 am to athenslife101

I would imagine a kayak would be better for being swept out in shipping lanes. But I would imagine that's pretty unlikely and I wouldn't take that into consideration when making your decision.

If you're not fishing, it's a coinflip. Whichever you think you'll enjoy more. I know they are rigging those SUPs with ice chests and all kinds of stuff these days, you can probably get one however you want.

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