Kayak 101: Differences Between Kayak Designs
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Are you looking for a kayak but overwhelmed by all the different choices? Well you've come to the right place! In our continuing "101" series, ACK's Roland Jimenez walks you through the basics of choosing the right kayak based on your specific paddling needs. He covers everything you need to know from sit inside, sit-on-top, whitewater, touring and the canoe / kayak hybrid design types. Check out these Kayak specific to your needs! Fishing Kayaks: http://ack.com/rwtr White Water Kayaks: http://ack.com/w8ti Pedal Kayaks: http://ack.com/tbpy Sit Inside + Sit On Top Kayaks: http://ack.com/qt1d Still have questions? Shoot us an e-mail to Customer@AustinKayak.com and we'll be glad to help!
1. Sit inside kayaks are much more difficult to recover from if you fall out or they capsize.
2. A sit-on-top kayak is wetter but recovery is somewhat easier if you fall out (you just kind of flop on top).
3. A sit inside kayak may be more difficult to launch especially if you are overweight or not very flexible.
4. Tandem sit on top kayak's are a lot of fun and less work than a single.
If your new to kayaking, the sit-on-top makes the most sense unless you are in cold water.
10. comment for Kayak 101: Differences Between Kayak Designs
Didn't exist back in 2013! ;)
20. comment for Kayak 101: Differences Between Kayak Designs
Which Brands of the Canoe/Kayak Hybrids would you recommend for someone like me?
30. comment for Kayak 101: Differences Between Kayak Designs
8 footers are for kids
I am looking for that Zephyr 170 you are showing in this video, couldn't find it anywhere else... LOL :-)
Cheers
BB
If your looking at sea kayaking it is safe to say kayak, paddle, pfd, safety gear, and at least one course will run you approx $2000.
Regardless of the style you pick DO NOT be cheap with your PFD/lifejacket -- it is always better to spend a little more to get one you will always wear when on the water.
50. comment for Kayak 101: Differences Between Kayak Designs
A recreational sit-inside might be perfect for you which Roland starts talking about at 1:17 in the video. I would encourage you to reach out to our customer service and they can talk with you one on one about what would be best. Email them or call at 888-828-3828 (Toll Free) or <a href="mailto:customer@austinkayak.com" class="ot-anchor" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">customer@austinkayak.com</a>