Where are all my kayak bro's at? Is nothing more peaceful?

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>>954861
>mfw I'll never kayak in such a beautiful location

all the rivers and shit in australia are brown as fuck.

>>954867

come over to NZ mate, far superior /out/ings than aus and we all know it

>>954867
Sorry to hear that bro. My dream is to Kayak in Alaska. One day brother....one day

>>954875
>far superior /out/ings than aus
I have no doubt about that
I honestly wish I lived in NZ just for the /out/-related shit.
Your hunting and fishing looks so amazing and your nature isn't monotonous like ours.
My brother and I often speak about going there for a 2 week hunting trip
>>954876
I love the untouchedness of Alaska and the Yukon

>>954861
>Is there anything more peaceful than kayaking over a provincial landmark overflowing with normies and tourists?
Memes aside do you guys prefer ocean or lake kayaking for tranquility?

>>954897
not sure about kayaking, but I can say that I tried paddleboarding at a beach recently and it was fucking brilliant.
I think it all comes down to the location obviously. Some beaches are better than others. Some lakes are better than others.

>>954875
not if you're a beachfag

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>>954861
It's still Winter here - no kayaking for us 'till late March.

Have a recycled pic from this past summer.

>>954905
That almost looks like one of the great lakes.

>>954911
Nope, it's Barnegat Bay.

>>954905
is it rough to kayak in the ocean?

>>954924
Barnegat bay is connected to the ocean but it's not the ocean. The bay can be choppy sometimes and it's always windy, but I kayak for fitness so I enjoy the challenge. If you have/buy an ocean kayak it'll be built to cut through the water easily.

We (doggo and I) launch into Oyster Creek, which flows into the bay - meaning when I'm ready to go home I have to paddle upstream. Are you a first-time 'yakker? If so I'd recommend staying close to your launch point until you build up your muscles. Should take less than a season to get to the point where you can go out into rougher waters.

>>954897
Ocean if I want a workout, lake if I want some quiet time

>>954932
>Are you a first-time 'yakker?
No, never tried. I just happen to live by the ocean and never saw anyone kayaking there. I wouldn't mind trying but how do you get past the waves? Do you enter the waters like surfers do?

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>>954947
>how do you get past the waves? Do you enter the waters like surfers do?

I'm fortunate enough to have a public boat ramp around the block from me, so I enter the water by putting the kayak in, walking it into the water so that the water comes up to my knee, then climb in. If for some reason you're grounded once you sit in the kayak you can detatch your oars, flip them so that the paddles are facing upward, dig the pole-ends into the ground and pull - thrusting you and the 'yak forward and into deeper water.

For the waves, I face them head-on so that the wave and my kayak form a 'T'. If you let the waves hit your kayak broadside it'll rock you and if it's a big wave it may tip you. Facing it head-on makes it more like a roller-coaster.

>>954924
I highly recommend planning your trips with the tides Trying to get home when the tide is going out can be a bitch, especially if there are rips. In 15 seconds you'll end up where you were 15 minutes ago.

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>>954968
I live for that shit!

>>954965
Got it, thanks anon.

>>954968
For not it's not an option, maybe in the future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ0KNj5WUvk

Anyone else supremely jelly?

General question. I am on the market for a kayak; what's is your preference /out/, sit on top or sit in kayaks?

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>>954932
>>954965
Me again. I prefer sit-on-tops but again - I'm out in the bay. Generally speaking, sea-faring (ocean) kayaks tend to be sit-on-tops and river kayaks tend to be sit-ins. Also with a sit-in you need to learn how to roll yourself back over.

>>955031
What would you recommend for a first kayak for ocean/sea use?any dangers with second hand sit on top kayaks? Euro here so no US only pls.

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Anyone in Virginia do whitewater? I'm just getting into it and have been planning on going to Mather's Gorge soon.

>>955301
Any sit-on-top will do for ocean use - mine is 4.11 meters long and I constantly see 3 meter kayaks out on the bay. How big are you? If you're small I'd say to go for a 3 meter 'yak, if you're average or big I'd recommend 3.5-4 meters. If you go smaller or bigger that's OK. The major important thing is that it's sit-on-top.

>any dangers with second hand sit on top kayaks?
Absolutely not! Buying used is a great way to start - who wants to drop a grand or more on a sport they might not even like? Just make sure you can see detailed pics or the actual 'yak before you hand over your cash. Make sure there are no holes other than the bilge holes, but otherwise I highly recommend buying used for any first-timer.

Oh, one more thing - and this is a must - you absolutely have to post back here with pics of your first time out!

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>>954905
Holy crap it was so unseasonably warm out today we couldn't pass up the good weather!

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>>954881
What is stopping you from moving to New Zealand?

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WOW, i have come to this tread to ask about kayak and canoe.. I want to buy canoe so can u all help me! PLEASE! i live near Danube river so water is calm, also i want to camp so i need boad wher i can put some things. i realy liked this one...PLEASE HELP ME!!!!! SRY FOR MY ENGLISH!

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>>957375
i liked this one

>>957366
not that anon, but they have no economy and they keep saying they're full.

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>>955031
>sea-faring (ocean) kayaks tend to be sit-on-tops
No they don't. SOTs are for near shore and protected water.

>>958277
And fishing.

>>954861
Looking at inflatables to save on space. Is Sea Eagle worth the money?

>>957390
That boat would probably be good, but remember if you're carrying your rucksack, it will have to be stored under the seats or the bow/stern. If it does not bother you to stuff your pack in and dig it out every time you get in and out of the boat, then that should be a fine canoe for someone who is starting out.

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This is from last summer.

I'm ready!

>>954861
>want to learn sea kayaking
>expensive as fuck
>tfw
I'll just have to stick with hiking.

>>958819
see if there are any clubs near you, that's how I got into it by using their gear

>>955336
sadly not VA but the only thing i love more than a good sceni kayaking trip is a day shooing some nice class 4's.


but that sir looks fucking ganr. i could easily spend all hiking that up and down thing looking for new lines.

river right looks amazing!

>>958272
yea i spent a year there and they gave me a visa on the promise that i would the day my visa expired.

not my vid but i got to do katuna with a tutuea falls drop.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwg9luBFlIQ

>>958978
* leave the day my visa expired

and here is a better vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwg9luBFlIQ

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Hello /out/. Is this inflatable boat any good for fishing with the family in estuaries and bays?

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>>954861
>Is nothing more peaceful?

Canoeing

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>>958997

No, no, no, noooooooooo.

What are you, 13? If not then get a job, work for a mere 30-40 hours, and use that money to buy a real boat like a canoe. Inflatable boats are a total absolute and utter waste of money and time. Don't half-ass this.

>>958997
Lel. I hope you can swim. I would not want to trust a $115 raft with my fishing gear and my body.

>>958997
i dont know if know if i would trust that in a pool.

man, any options to do this for a poor kiddo like myself? live in UK, so i want a nice scenic view; most likely to satisfy myself would need to go abroad :(

>>958743
There are good inflatables and bad inflatables. That looks like a bad one. Have a look at Advanced Elements instead.

>>959045
>bad inflatable
Nah, bro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ardGNdwZ0aQ

>>954867
Also crocodiles

>>954876
For alaska id recommend solomon gulch lake, beautiful hike and kayak trip

>>954861
Hiding in denial until the lakes thaw.

wear a life jacket, yes/no?

>>960005
Do, at least until you build your confidence, but then do not ONLY if you are in familiar waters.

Do sleeper yaks or paddlers exist? I tried looking for one but all I found was that $84,000 WiTHiN thing. I just thought it would be cooler than bringing a tent and landing for the night. Anything that could be modified to accommodate overnight stays would also be appreciated.

>Inb4 WiTHiN

>>960005
I use one as a back pad. When I'm lounging. If you are not a strong swimmer I guess it makes sense but I don't know how you can be over the age of 13, have acess to kayaking, and not good at swimming.

>>954901
i don't get paddleboarding. you feel like you could fall at any time, can't go fast, have to stand the whole time, can't store anything on the board

I live in vermont and its just getting warm enough to start venturing out into lake Champlain again soon. I only have my shitty recreational kayaks with me currently (literally dicks sporting goods tier) but I'm also thinking about doing some river kayaking around the state if I can find good spots. Anything I should look out for or be aware of for venturing out with rec kayaks? theyre definitely not the best kayaks ive used but they were cheap and they're what ive got for now

>>958277
This, sit on tops are fucking dogshit if you're not fishing.

>>960497
They don't exist. Closest would be getting a big fucking canoe and sleeping under that, but it would still be far worse than a tent or hammock.

Not a kayaker, but I do go on a couple of week long rafting trips every year. Nothing makes you feel more free and at peace with the world than a river.

>>960526
It's a stupid fucking hipster meme

>>962034
>sit on tops are fucking dogshit
I enjoy my sot, I don't get all the hate. Why are SOT's dogshit?

>>962441
Because he has a non-SOT and you aren't allowed to like what others don't.

Just have to chime in and say that kayaks are urban homo toys like a mazda miata
nothing more versatile as a canoe more like a Toyota hilux hold 1000 lbs elk friends firewood weeks/months worth of gear etc still 60 lbs on top of the car you can sit kneel and stand . beat that bitches

>>955336
i just got stationed here in VA what are the good areas to go out?

>>960526
I had one when I lived in Kauai. They're awesome to take up slow moving rivers. I knew guys that would strap coolers and rod holders to them.

>>960511
What if you're knocked unconscious desu

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>>954861
Yakking last year. Just waiting for my lake to melt. It's still being used for cross-country skiing.

What would be the best bit of advice you'd give to someone who had done it as part of "Adventure Holidays" and wants to do it more recreationally?

>>954861
Here's my kayaking story

>be me
>on holiday with family
>decide to go kayaking
>none of us have ever been kayaking before
>rent kayaks from True Value hardware store
>don't know any local lakes so go to ocean
>having a blast
>suddenly not
>we are stuck going in circles
>paddle hard as we may we can't actually get anywhere
>getting worn-out
>getting scared
>the powerful current is somehow coming from all directions
>can see land a few metres away but can not paddle out of this spot
>after 3.5 hours a US Coast Guard boat approaches and asks if we require assistance
>yes
>turns out we were stuck in the "old sow"
>the largest whirlpool in the western hemisphere
>never go kayaking again

>>962894
Do it.

>>959004
>Banjoes

I love going out in my jonboat but I'm absolutely horrified of flipping a kayak and I can't swim worth a damn.

How should I go about getting into kayaking? I live on a small lake so I've got plenty of water to play with.

>>963036

also lifejacket recommendations for a big guy, the more floatier the better.

>>963109
Any type III pfd will work, just make sure it has at least 15lbs of buoyancy. If you are already so fat that mobility and space in the kayak are limited you might want to look into a type 5 inflatable, it's not as safe, affordable, or user friendly, but it keeps a low profile unless you need it.

>>963036
Go on as few easy, guided kayak trips first. Good way to learn the basics and have someone who's more experienced around to just in case.

>>958997
Don't listen to the other limp dicked idiots. An inflatable can do the job no problem for like 95% of situations.

Not everybody drive F-150s or whatever the fuck. Some of us live in tue civilization.

>>962824
ive hear people say this. i do more kayaking than the average bear and wit the exception of exploring a cave i cant think of one time where i ran the risk of being knocked unconscious just regular old paddling.

white water absolutely wear a pfd. wicked rough ocean day, either skip the day or wear a pfd. but if your on a lake or a river--- the only realistic way you are going unconscious is falling asleep while loungin out. in which case if you tip-- you are gunna wake righ the fuck up.

>>963109
please wear the classic orange type II. seeing big guys rocking those makes me so happy. i will give you a paddle high five if i see you.

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The weather is hitting the 50s later in the week in Connecticut so I might be able to head out to the local park.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a rack for a coupe? I have foam rack but its just a cheap set I got from Dicks and would like something better.

>>962773

What a cuck.

I take the yak to the beach and get the Stacis mirin. I also take the canoe to the local lakes and get the bushtards like you guys mirin too.

Its nice having both.

>>963236
>ORU kayak


please come off your absurd price point!!!

>>963036
Also learn to swim.

>Kayaking on a lake with some friends
>sorta stormy day, no rain but strong winds making waves
>I'm kinda new to kayaking, got a pretty cheap one
>We're going to explore an inlet on the opposite side
>takes us almost 40 minutes just to get halfway there, arms are tired as fuck
>Without my realizing, some water from the waves has been getting inside, I think it fucked with the balance
>wave hits my side, I tip
>try to save a beach towel I had on board with me, it's heavy as fuck now and dragging me down into the lake
>manage to hand it off
>flip kayak and try to bail water, but there's too much inside and it's dragging the back end under
>forced to swim back to shore, dragging kayak with me
>takes like 2 hours
Fucking miserable. I will never kayak in anything less than perfect weather again.

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>>954861
Headed to the Buffalo River in a couple of weeks. Probably a 4-5 day trip.

>>962441
Because they're slower, heavier and less maneuverable than comparable sit ins.

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>>963880
>he doesn't use a sprayskirt
>he doesn't know how to roll
>he can't even get his friends to do a T rescue

>>964180
Yeah that post was full on amateur hour

>>964180
>>964193
>Third line says I'm new to kayaking
No bully pls

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I want to Kayak from Vienna To Budapest on the Danube via Bratislava. How do I make sure my Kayak doesn't get stolen by some slav when I go in the city to get some food?

Should I get an inflatable one?

>>962873
Which lake is that?

>>964205
Don't worry lad, everyone did shit like that when they were starting out. See if you can find someone to teach you to roll and do rescues, it's very useful and gives you a lot more confidence in the water.

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>>964242
MINE

>>964242
>>964307
Catamount

Looking to get into kayaking in Maryland, Is there some benchmark guide for beginners?

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The Coosa river in alabama is my favorite.

Really good series of videos for anyone who wants to learn how to roll, particularly interesting how he teaches you to make use of your foot and tells you to use constant pressure from the knee rather than the "hip flick" meme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlgKotwHzSY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvd2cZAxu1M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ZJeTkxOGU

>>958272
We are full of gooks, we dont mind whites.

>>968516
Yeah but you still don't have an economy, and your homegrown "whites" are all low grade.

>>958277
No they don't. SOTs are for near shore and protected water.

Unless it's a surfski.

Looking for an inflatable 1 man kayak, lighter the better, I want to be able to just stick it in my bag and forget about it.

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>>957267

thats a really cute dog

>>968596
http://www.alpackaraft.com/
hope you're rich.

>>959610
Not him but im in far north queensland and fucking this.

Dont need a 5m primeval reptile deciding it wants to nudge me off my plastic float and turn me into dinosaur shit.

Cant even guarentee the oceans safe since they caught the 4.5m croc at Townsvilles beach.

>>963885
Always wanted to go there. Does this river hold trout or is it warmer water?

>>969092
Thanks anon! He's muh boat-buddy!

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>r8 my rig pls
SC fag here. Plenty of water on the coast but it smells like dead fish all the fucking time. Can't wait to move back michigan after this enlistment (7mo. Remaining)