I recently came back from a trip where I got to use a Kayak (first time) in a group setting.
It was a 2 seat Kayak from Perception model Cove.
Amazon link here
I've been in a canoe before (twice again in a group setting) and have used that here in NWI but never had the desire/funds/courage to buy one myself and do more water activities. In any case I think I'm ready now to do more of this activity just me either here in NWI (wolf lake, calumet river) or in the Chicagoland area (ie. lake Michigan, Chicago river).
My first though was just get the Kayak I used (see link above). But sadly it's not available locally fro Dick's Sporting Good or Cabelas or Bass Pro. Amazon does have it with free shipping. However I figured I hit INGO up before I went that route to see if there is something else I should look at. I would like a 2 seater in case I take company which may be 30% of the time only.
In terms of paddles I figured I start off with this basic one as it was the type I used as well.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01EOOO...colid=TV6CLRFA9E6B&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Werner Baja Fiberglass 2-Piece Paddle - Straight Shaft
It was a 2 seat Kayak from Perception model Cove.
Amazon link here
I've been in a canoe before (twice again in a group setting) and have used that here in NWI but never had the desire/funds/courage to buy one myself and do more water activities. In any case I think I'm ready now to do more of this activity just me either here in NWI (wolf lake, calumet river) or in the Chicagoland area (ie. lake Michigan, Chicago river).
My first though was just get the Kayak I used (see link above). But sadly it's not available locally fro Dick's Sporting Good or Cabelas or Bass Pro. Amazon does have it with free shipping. However I figured I hit INGO up before I went that route to see if there is something else I should look at. I would like a 2 seater in case I take company which may be 30% of the time only.
In terms of paddles I figured I start off with this basic one as it was the type I used as well.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01EOOO...colid=TV6CLRFA9E6B&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Werner Baja Fiberglass 2-Piece Paddle - Straight Shaft