Kayak Advice needed

[billybek]

Originally Posted by Brtuffli

Pay attention to paddle choices. Lighter paddles are very expensive but worth it! Every 16 strokes with a paddle that weighs an extra ounce is like lifting an extra pound. Multiply that by many hours. Lighter is better!

+1
I picked up a Werner bent shaft carbon paddle when I was in the boat frequently.
The bent shaft really took some of the strain off my elbows.
Probably didn't hurt that it was considerably lighter than my first paddle.

Also a big blade on the paddle requires a lot of muscle to move it through the water. Don't buy a paddle that Hercules would have trouble utilizing....

Did you get the boat??

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by Brtuffli

Pay attention to paddle choices. Lighter paddles are very expensive but worth it! Every 16 strokes with a paddle that weighs an extra ounce is like lifting an extra pound. Multiply that by many hours. Lighter is better!

Carbon fiber paddles $475!!! I need the workout. I think I can find a nice fiberglass compromise for $250. The CF models sure are sexy though.

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by billybek

+1

Did you get the boat??

No. I went to look this afternoon. Somebody botched in a fiberglass front skegg about 8" deep, along with a homemade rudder system. It was missing a lot of hardware and the seat was a mess. The seller knew absolutely nothing about it. I passed. I'm going to start shopping a new one tomorrow.

A Friend recommended one of these...Any thoughts.

Seda Paddlesports - Seda Paddlesports Online

He also recommended a smaller paddle and light bended shaft. I'll take the advice and bight the bullet on a good one.

[stealthn]

Originally Posted by KevinP73

I manufacture a line of kayaking accessories. I also carry products from all of the big guys in the industries( Seattle Sports, NorthWater, Stohlquest, Seals) to name a few. I sell mainly on Amazon plus have my own e-commerce site Southerncaliforniakayak dot com.
I'll gladly give you or anyone from Pelican a 15% discount for anything you need. Feel free to contact me directly if you want.

Geez Kevin, where were you when I geared up two tandem kayaks and the whole family

Craig, if you are paddling alone (which I don't recommend on the ocean) think about being able to get the boat on and off your truck/car by yourself, it can be quite a chore.

I think the pepper can support 165lbs so you won't have an issue. I have two Necky tandems that I roofed on my Cayenne without any issues, great for taking the kids, but the rear seat also slides to the middle for solo paddling, great for all world. 16' 75lbs

[KevinP73]

Don't know where I was then but I'm here now. Between the body shop and the kayak business it's like having two full time jobs.

[JavaBrewer]

I did some Kayaking in Maui and Kona. Preferred the sit in type.

Near Santa Barbara - I would go big and robust

Great-white-shark-attacks-kayakers

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by JavaBrewer

I did some Kayaking in Maui and Kona. Preferred the sit in type.

Near Santa Barbara - I would go big and robust

Great-white-shark-attacks-kayakers

Great white? My wife would get ZERO satisfaction out of that. She's been *****ing for 20 years; "you're going to get killed surfing big waves"...you're going to get killed on that motorcycle"..."you're going to die in that race car"..."that hot rod will kill you"...blah blah blah. She'd never think to ***** about a shark attack.

[Bill Douglas]

Or... If you just want to get out on the water and have your own space on the glistening ocean; get out there on a stand up paddleboard.

I get out on the water every chance I get on mine, and much prefer it to kayak/canoes. They are easier to lift onto car roofs, easier to squeak into small places in the garage, they surf waves really well. I've even done white water paddleboarding

Through the winter I didn't wear a wetsuit, I just hoped I wouldn't fall in And I got that wrong a few times - half the fun.