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] Date Posted:17:30:40 08/04/04 Wed In reply to:
Mike
's message, "New to kayaking" on 23:57:02 05/10/04 Mon
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.
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Date Posted:10:34:18 10/05/04 Tue
I got into kayaking a couple of summers ago. Being 6' and 260lbs I had a good look around first, and settled on an Acadia 12.5 for my first boat. Very stable, good to learn on and most importantly I can get in and out (planned and unplanned) with ease. Light to carry and car-top too.
I am also now looking at a second-hand Captiva (replaced by/as the Carolina 16) which gets mixed write-ups, but I am keen to find out for myself. Has similar width and cockpit dimensions to the Acadia so I know I will fit, but is a bigger boat with better touring options.
New to kayaking