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] Date Posted:15:43:18 05/13/04 Thu In reply to:
Mike
's message, "New to kayaking" on 23:57:02 05/10/04 Mon
>Hello everyone,
>
>I am a big guy, 6'8 320 lbs, and want to get into
>kayaking. I am looking at a few differnt types of
>boats. I have always liked Old Town, and their store
>is 20 min away from my cabin up in Maine. However,
>earlier this week I looked at some of the Perception
>Kayaks, Acadia 12.5 and Sundance 12.0, and they seem
>fairly nice. How would peole rate these against an
>Old Town Loon 138, or Nantucket.
With your height -- and your weight -- I think you're going to want something bigger than the Acadia or Sundance. The Loon 138 is a good place to start, but so are the Nantucket or the Adventure 139 -- just make sure you can fit in the cockpit by trying it on! At 6-8, you want to make darn sure there's room for your legs.
>I am also looking for PFD's for big sizes 54in chest,
>and paddles on the cheap, I am putting myself through
>grad school,and dont have any money, but want to kayak
>this summer. Thanks for all the help in advance, and
>I am glad that there is a resource for all of us here.
Big PFDs are a little hard to find. Try Cabelas or Bass Pro Shop websites, they make them up to like 7x. You might also try West Marine. The back of the PFD is going to interfere with the seat back a little. Paddles -- you can buy them in the $30-$40 range, but those aren't too good.
Date Posted:17:30:40 08/04/04 Wed
I'm in the market for 2 kayaks for my family. I'm 5'10" and 265 lbs but the wife is a petite 5' 110 lbs and 9 yr old son (and growing) 59 lbs. Wife and son fit into anything and paddle w/ ease...While on vaca I rented a wilderness systems pungo 140 for myself and we all paddled around Lake George, NY with ease...But need help looking for a purchase: 2 kayaks (or maybe 3?)one a tandem (can be used solo - is this realistic?)? Under $1000 or so for all? Going crazy with all info on internet before driving around to try them out. Help please.
New to kayaking