Kayaks : Buying a Used Kayak Tips 25 9

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Before buying a used kayak, it's important to first determine the which type of kayak to get, whether it be a touring boat, a tandem kayak or a recreational kayak. Learn about buying a used kayak that has a comfortable seat, a storage compartment, foot pegs and a quality hull with help from a whitewater and recreational kayaking instructor in this free video on buying a used kayak. Expert: Matt Preye Contact: www.weu.com Bio: Matt Preye has been kayaking for 15 years in both whitewater and recreational kayaks. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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Scarface - 9 years ago

Great informative video.

kterbo - 14 years ago

Longer please... this is too short.

Alex McGruer - 14 years ago

@movieofmenywatch You may want to join a club. Most members will be pleased to show you their stuff so you get to try boats out. I would recommend a course aimed at what you intend to do. Sea kayaking is expensive but it is oh so rewarding.

Alex McGruer - 14 years ago

@movieofmenywatch If you are headed to the ocean you wil want something that affords confidence in a swell. (longer that 14 feet) At 6' and 210 you will want a slightly larger boat than I may at 5'8" and 170 lbs. At 16' 6" my Capella is a joy untill I load it up wuith stuff for a 3 day trip and it sinks a little deeper in the water: It becomes a slug. The 17' 8" NDK Explorer is a larger boat and it does this nicely. On larger lakes you will also want a full size boat.

movieofmenywatch - 14 years ago

@Alexmcgruer3 Well, I am 6ft tall, a newbe at kayak, and I would like to take it on a lake for a while then the ocean. Does weight matter? 210

Alex McGruer - 14 years ago

@movieofmenywatch Wooden kayaks ned maintanence. If you make it yourself and can fix it they are the best IMHO. I don't have hte skill or patience to go there.

Alex McGruer - 14 years ago

@movieofmenywatch What type of paddling do you do? What size are you? What are your aspirations? Puddles and streams, ponds and small lakes; any rec boat will do. White water you may want to get into something more .... Athletic. In the ocean a sea or touring boat normally starts at 15''6" with exceptions. The IMPEX Mystic is a player at 14" my explorer is 17'10" or so, the Quest is about 19' These are not hard and fast rules (none are) but a decent reference.

movieofmenywatch - 14 years ago

What about wooden Kayaks? And what kind of Kayak should I start out with, I have rented a few times but now Im ready to buy one.

sherrikayaks - 14 years ago

I am an ACA Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor, managed a paddle sport shop for 8 years, and currently have my own business teaching kayaking. I've been a paddler for over 20 years. The Stingray IS a "rec" kayak and 29" IS very wide. Very few single kayaks are wider than 29". Most rec kayaks are between 25"-30". The Stingray should only be used on small, inland lakes and slow moving rivers.