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I went boating on a kayak Saturday for the first time in my life. It was at Lake Tahoe. I know there are lots of great places to kayak around NorCal, so now I am seriously thinking of getting a kayak for myself.

I will probably find some places to rent one and spend some more time experiencing kayaking before I actually invest in one for myself.

Any other kayakers out there? I'd love to hear from you.
 
Liz,

We have an Ocean yak, designed for one person or two.

More fun for two.

Sit on is better than sit in IF THE WATER IS WARM 'cuz you might get splashed!

RWS
 
Neat. I don't think I'll be in anything but very smooth water for now. Not even any rapids up here! I first have to learn how to control the kayak with a current; then with wind; then with current and wind..... you get my "drift" [yes, pun intended.....]
 
Rent them for a while... There are so many different kinds of kayaks that you need to decide what type you want before you jump in. For just goofing around the little 9-10 footers are hard to beat, but they're SLOW. If you actually want to GO someplace you want a different type.

Probably the most cost-effective boating you can do!
 
When it comes time to buy one, check out craigslist.

They are a dime a dozen there from folks that went out and purchased them not knowing what they were getting.

Don't be one of them...
 
kayaks are great Liz- you'll love it. Buying a used one from craigslist is definitely the way to go! Sit-a-top is great for flatwater paddling...much more comfortable that sit-in for that type of paddling too.
 
You'll love 'em! We bang around in ours all the time from calm paddles to riding the surf. Have fun!
 
...but take lessons so you know how to turn yerself right-side-up.

Did you hear about the guy that got his kayak eaten by a great white today?
 
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Originally posted by stmbtwle

Rent them for a while... There are so many different kinds of kayaks that you need to decide what type you want before you jump in. For just goofing around the little 9-10 footers are hard to beat, but they're SLOW. If you actually want to GO someplace you want a different type.

Probably the most cost-effective boating you can do!
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That is exactly my thinking Willy! I figured in my head that I could get set up for a few hundred dollars. Then no fuel or maintenance costs; no storage costs [I've got a garage or a good tarp]; no taxes; no registration costs!

Charlie/Al.... I would NEVER go out in the ocean unless I was on a cruise ship or such and they offered kayaking.....such as in Alaska. And my finances won't allow that, at least for now.

Anyway, renting and getting some experienced instruction would be the way for me to go for now.

I'd just love to hear of any pitfalls or other experiences from others on BE before I go further.

Thanks guys!!!
 
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