Does anyone Kayak?

Django x2 · 7 Jun 2013 at 11:19

Looking to get back into watersports (water activities) before the summer ends tomorrow.....

I used to, years ago, Kayak and remember most of the basics. I'm looking for something suitable for my height and weight (6ft3 and 15stone), and suitable for class 2 and sea touring.

I was thinking something along the lines of the BIC 150 Adventure

http://www.bicsportkayaks.com/products/sit-kayaks,3,83/adventure-150,883.html

but am unsure as to the comfort. Happy to hear alternatives

rotters · 7 Jun 2013 at 11:33

I do a bit of kayaking, but not enough to own one, I hire one of these.

http://www.kayaksandpaddles.co.uk/c...es/sit-ons/ocean-kayaks-prowler-ultra-4-1.htm

very stable. but wont be as fast as the one your looking at. I prefer sit on rather than sit in though and of course its for fishing so probs not what your looking for.

Django x2 · 7 Jun 2013 at 11:35

Thanks. I am looking for sit in though. Other than a photo or a spot of lunch there won't be much need to get off / on, unless I capsize

Jono · 7 Jun 2013 at 13:01

Where are you based?
I'm not sure how much that Bic costs, but you could look at Liquid Logic Mist/Marvel/Inuit, Perception Carolina, Dagger Blackwater(Maybe?), Pyranha Fusion... and probably some others too.

Learn to roll

Glyndwr · 7 Jun 2013 at 13:41

I own a Perception Scooter (sit on top) Use it on Rivers, Lakes and around the coast in North Wales. It is great fun in the surf. Next year I will probably look at getting a sea / touring kayak for longer distance adventures.

The amount of wildlife you get to see from a Kayak is amazing, although seals get a bit boisterous sometimes

Django x2 · 7 Jun 2013 at 14:01

Yep, been rolling for a few years prior to the lapse

The Dagger Blackwater was also on my list. I'm south coast, so would like to frequent old harry rocks and the Jurassic coastline

Skidder · 7 Jun 2013 at 16:08

I have a perception carolina 12

happy with it, just use it touring on the thames

Electroshadow · 22 Jul 2013 at 13:55

ive had a FeelFree Corona sit on top for about 4 years brillant boat, i have used it for rivers, lakes and sea both for fishing and for a paddle.

it is a big old boat though just over 4m and can carry 300kg. Its a 3 man boat but if you sit in the middle seat it acts as a very large 1 man boat which is very nice for fishing/surf.

normal layout for mile out sea fishing is:

2 x 17stone kayakers
fishing gear
1 x 50lbs thrust outboard and car battery :cool:

(good for trolling )

Jono · 15 May 2014 at 08:51

Kinda bump for this - even though it's still on the first page.
Does anyone on here paddle at the Tees Barrage?

Scarecrow · 16 May 2014 at 15:43

Started paddling at lee valley and having a great time. Im on level 4 now which is working from the top of the legacy. Will be getting my own boat in a month or two

matt_fsr · 16 May 2014 at 16:23

Jono said:
Kinda bump for this - even though it's still on the first page.
Does anyone on here paddle at the Tees Barrage?

A long time since I have, I'd probably be pretty terrible at it now

Are you there often?

Skidder · 18 May 2014 at 15:31

I want to build a wooden touring kayak over this coming winter

Jono · 12 Jun 2014 at 11:59

matt_fsr said:
A long time since I have, I'd probably be pretty terrible at it now

Are you there often?

I missed this... yeah, most weekends. Will be there sat from sometime early afternoon

jsmoke · 3 Aug 2014 at 18:21

Used to a bit when younger, good fun, life got in way though, was at comp that some people were taking part in a couple of weeks ago, brought back all the memories I was wanting to give it a try again.

Scarecrow · 6 Oct 2014 at 12:34

I passed my legacy course at lee valley over the weekend so I'm looking to enjoy my time on there before i step it up to the olympic and real rivers. Anyone else paddle there?

Buffman · 8 Oct 2014 at 23:35

Scarecrow said:
I passed my legacy course at lee valley over the weekend so I'm looking to enjoy my time on there before i step it up to the olympic and real rivers. Anyone else paddle there?

I want to as ive moved to Cambridge however need to organise transport. (I haven't done the course however will be able to pass I'm pretty sure

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Scarecrow · 15 Oct 2014 at 12:08

Come down and show me how its done mate i need all the help i can get