Any kayaker's here?

[gregkl]

I have always loved anything to do with water, though fishing is down the line quite a bit. Powerboating, sailing, scuba, open water swimming, canoeing, water skiing, the list goes on.

Have been in a few kayaks and I really like them so I have decided after wanting one for several years now to pull the trigger and get one.

I have joined several FB groups but thought I'd post here to see if someone else who likes guns also kayaks.

I am doing my requisite research soaking up knowledge looking for opportunities to learn and test drive some models.

Let me know if you are here!

 

[deo62]

Depends on what water you're looking at-lakes or rivers? We kayak the rivers around here and stay with the 10', easy to portage and easy to haul.

 

[Michigan Slim]

My brother and sister and their families are kayaking the Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior as a type. I started a new job so couldn't go.

 

[Floki]

I got two for sale in classies here

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

My brother and sister and their families are kayaking the Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior as a type. I started a new job so couldn't go.

I did that with my family in early July. I had never been to that area before, and now I want to move there when I retire.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

My wife and I bought kayaks from Menards a couple years ago. We usually stick to Eagle Creek but are looking to expand our horizons.

 

[Magyars]

Time spent on the water is not deducted from your total life allotment.
I've spent years doing weeklong trips up and down the mid Atlantic States....lots of whitewater.
Unfortunately Indiana is lacking any serious rapids.
I'd post pictures but they are all in photo albums ( old school )

 

[Michigan Slim]

I did that with my family in early July. I had never been to that area before, and now I want to move there when I retire.

Really nice area. Then it snows..... And snows.

 

[gregkl]

My brother and sister and their families are kayaking the Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior as a type. I started a new job so couldn't go.

That is a trip I would like to make.

 

[gregkl]

Depends on what water you're looking at-lakes or rivers? We kayak the rivers around here and stay with the 10', easy to portage and easy to haul.

I'm looking at lakes here and in Michigan when I visit my in-laws. Might even want to venture out into Lake Michigan.

And rivers I'd do, but that would require more planning. I want to stay at Class II rapids max at this point.

 

[gregkl]

I got two for sale in classies here

Thanks. I'm looking for sit-in ABS but maybe a PE if the right one shows up.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Really nice area. Then it snows..... And snows.

I'm clear. I like snow, surprisingly. But I'm going to have to visit in the winter to see just how much I like it.

 

[snorko]

I have an Dagger Element 11.2 model. Paddled it a lot on the Blue River and on some large lakes around here. A very stable size and tracks well. I am 5'7" and have ranged from 250-275 lbs and it works great. Only problem I have had is there is an aft storage compartment with hatch. The seal on the foam block which separates it from the cockpit has a small leak now. not bad but enough to get seepage from water coming in from the top.

Haven't had it out in years.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Check out jl waters on the bloomington square. They know their stuff and used to do a weekly demo at lake lemon I think.

 

[Doug28450]

I have three kayaks in the back yard.

 

[shibumiseeker]

I have a small fleet :-)

 

[Cameramonkey]

I bought one for my son. Found it at Meijer of all places. (special buy in the spring. They only got 2 and havent had any since)

I really like it too. Though If I spend too much time in it, my back hurts. I think its because there is a strap that runs right across the middle of the lumbar and its not padded well enough, so it puts direct pressure on my back and is hard as a rock. Might as well be a 10" strap across my back. But as long as I dont lean back its not bad. But I've spent a bit fishing from it and I enjoyed it. I'd recommend it. Rural king sells them too.

Actually looking at a rooftop mount now so I can take it out to smaller lakes on the fly, even tho its the kid's. RIght now we have it in the fishing boat to transport and he will paddle around and goof off while I fish in my 12' fishing boat.

Motion 100X angler fishing kayak

The MOTION 100X ANGLER fishing kayak is ideal for paddlers who want to stand up safely while having all of their gear within hand's reach.

pelicansport.com

And if I keep enjoying it, I want to get a pedal kayak. I saw a really cool one that has swim fin type propulsion that if you glide over a log, the fins will fold against the boat. I like that better than the kind that has the propeller.

Hobie Mirage Passport 12 Sit-On-Top Kayak with Paddle | REI Co-op

Your legs have more muscle power than your arms. Put them to good use with the 12 ft. Hobie Mirage Passport sit-on-top kayak, taking you where you want to go with the ease of pedal propulsion.

www.rei.com

 

[snapping turtle]

I enjoy a good float down river. More a solo canoe guy but the kayak has it’s place.

 

[dvd1955]

We've had two singles and a tandem for more than twenty years, recreational flat water types. They are plastic, Old Town and Dagger brands. Around here, the launch sites can be pretty rough with gravel, rocks, etc. The plastic has held up well. Not sure how well other materials would hold up over the years. Ours are sit in type. My wife recently was able to use a sit on type, and now she wants one of those because it was easier for here to get in and out.

I would not recommend a tandem. In my experience, everyone wants their own kayak!

 

[Cameramonkey]

I would not recommend a tandem. In my experience, everyone wants their own kayak!

And they are heavy AF!

I had a guy offer to borrow his... but he warned me is unruly to load.