Kayak Preference

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>>931696
>that smug face tho

>>931696
hobie or gtfo

>>931718
Could you elaborate? I'm not seeing any below 1k (plus it looks like most have foot-paddles which wouldn't work for the river).

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Inflatable
>like my dick

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>>931696
I just bought a pelican intrepid 100x angler. Though I haven't taken it out yet due to everything being frozen.

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>>931808
filthy casual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8ZLwTySBlw

>>931696

I have a wilderness systems Tarpon. I think it's the 140 model.

It tracks pretty well, and for fishing I can't imagine not being in a sit-on-top kayak. Sit-ins are too annoying for me.

There are enough kayakers in central TX that you should be able to find something on craigslist

how heavy those posted in the thread are in general? i have to walk them to the lake, did it once with an old bulky-ass kayak and damn it was taxing.

>>932431
buy or make a trolley, or buy or make a canoe

Longer the kayak the better the tracking. The wider/deeper it is, the more stable it is. All these things add to weight. A 12ft kayak is a very good all around.

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>>931696
I would look into SOT's instead of SINK's.
The ability to get off, swim, fish, hang your legs off the sides & side saddle ride are the best selling points for getting one. its a wetter ride of course and is also a colder ride because youre on top instead of crammed inside. I like the sot's ability in rivers to be able to self recover much faster than sink's and you dont have to waste time bailing out your kayak. gear stowage is better on a sot as well, many newer models have deep wells to accommodate boxes and buckets and they also have dry hatches to stow gear. I do suggest filling some of the empty space with pool noodles in case you have a leaky hatch.

12' is a good starter size. you can car top it, carry it or get a folding dolly (highly recommended) with the dolly you can load it with gear and roll to your launch, no need for a return trip to get your gear. bungie it to the front well and paddle away. shit if youre lazy you can attach a trolling motor and a battery and cruise upstream no problem with your sot.
I would look on craigslist for a kayak. winter is prime buyers time for kayaks. pic related $2fiddy leaves you some room to buy a nice paddle, a new pfd, some dry bags, maybe pick up a yakattack blackpak for bling (or just use a milk crate) some railblaza's for the go pro..

you see where i'm going with this?

with a dolly

>>932441
the first one is like 55 pounds, that would be totally manageable

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>>931696
also.. tracking can be improved with a rudder. though i dont suggest using them in faster moving down current, but for paddling up current theyre great to keep you orientated.

>>931831
Yeah rather have a white water kayak for that.

>>931696
For around 800 you can get a dagger axis 10.5. Its like a hybrid kayak. Part touring part whitewater. At 10'6" its easy to haul around. Tracks better and has more storage space than some 8 ft whitewatwr kayak.
>>932462
This anon is right. A rudder or skeg will help with tracking. The axis has a "drop down" skeg. Want to go straight and far with every paddle stroke? Release a cord and a skeg drops down. Going down some rapids and need more maneuverability? Pull a cord and the skeg retracts alowing to to make tight turns with a paddle stroke.
Also the stock seat in the dagger is comfy as fuck. Thats a big plus if your going to be doing long days in your yak.

>>932720
That dagger axis looks pretty awesome! The skeg component seems like it would help tremendously for the flats. I'm more of a fan of SOT than sit-in, but I think the seat comfort is probably my top issue, and I gotta agree it looks comfy af on the dagger (and the WS tarpon).

>>932459
I've been seeing some decent deals on craigslist, found a perception pescador for around $400 lightly used. I think a 12fter might be a little too large for the number of riffles I have to go through. I definitely prefer a SOT for that convenience factor (and not taking on water).

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>>931696
Got into kayaking last summer and went with pic related, futurebeach trophy 126. At the time I too was looking for something i could spend all day in, with lots of storage and this guy is perfect, also cheap, iirc ~$500 for the kayak and all the basics brand new. Another plus is that it's very sturdy, both structurally and on the water. Mine's got some dings and scratches but the nice part is it's one solid piece of plastic so you can't really break it. It's slow though and pretty heavy. I'd recommend replacing the seat though, it hurts your back after a few hours.

https://paddling.com/reviews/product/future-beach-trophy-kayak/

>>931718

Fuck off. Hobie is overpriced garbage.
>hurrdurr mirage drive
Novelty bollocks is novelty bollocks.

>>931696

A good starter is the Perception Triumph 13. It's a sit-on with a good sized tankwell and in-hull storage. It's a pure touring kayak that suits any setting from rivers to lakes to ocean.

Of course, if money is no object, go for a Kaskazi Dorado II. A truly magnificent piece of equipment; light, fast, comfortable.

>>932431

Get a C-Tug. Anybody who tells you there's a better kayak trolley is objectively wrong.