Kayak help

hey fuuckers. I'm thinking of getting a kayak for the warmer months. Can any of you guys share some info with me.

Roof racks, decent kayaks, etc. I don't need anything crazy.

Ideally I would like something light, and durable if I bang into a rock lol.

Will a roofrack fit on a ghey nissan cube?

Your car will look like a kayak trophy driving down the road.

i think you're better off buying a rack for the kayak to carry the cube around.

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

Your car will look like a kayak trophy driving down the road.

hahahhaa

Used kayaks are fine, try CL first. and since it is off season even better. We have Necky's. The plastic ones are strong but light.

Big question is where or what kind of kayaking do you want to do. White water seems more popular and uses the stubby short kayak, and they flip and spin and such. We have touring Kayaks, for rivers and lakes and such. 17 ft Zoar, with a rudder.




I got a rack for my BMW last year and it works fine, so your cube should be too.

We did a 1 day rental first to see if we liked it first, so you might look for that option.

the standing paddle boards are the new-new thing and might also be worth looking into.

Originally Posted by T R E

Used kayaks are fine, try CL first. and since it is off season even better. We have Necky's. The plastic ones are strong but light.

Big question is where or what kind of kayaking do you want to do. White water seems more popular and uses the stubby short kayak, and they flip and spin and such. We have touring Kayaks, for rivers and lakes and such. 17 ft Zoar, with a rudder.




I got a rack for my BMW last year and it works fine, so your cube should be too.

We did a 1 day rental first to see if we liked it first, so you might look for that option.

the standing paddle boards are the new-new thing and might also be worth looking into.

I've done it a few times and really like it. I would want one for calm rivers, and lakes. My friend has a rack that can hold two which is what I want. One of my roommates wants one too.

Originally Posted by DylloS

I've done it a few times and really like it. I would want one for calm rivers, and lakes. My friend has a rack that can hold two which is what I want. One of my roommates wants one too.

I'm in the market as well. Might just get a canoe though since my wife and I will use it alot for cruising around, drinking and having sex

I have a canoe. They are slower than kayaks but they can carry quite a bit more stuff.

Originally Posted by Glight

I'm in the market as well. Might just get a canoe though since my wife and I will use it alot for cruising around, drinking and having sex

I really hope this occurs on the Red Cedar.

Get a Hobie

Hmm, this sounds like a pretty good idea. How much does a cheaper used kayak/canoe go for typically?

My cousin has a pedal kayak and loves it, but he uses it for fishing so if you're looking to paddle, don't get a pedal kayak.

Originally Posted by Glight

I'm in the market as well. Might just get a canoe though since my wife and I will use it alot for cruising around, drinking and having sex

I did not expect that hahahha

Originally Posted by Silversixspeed

Hmm, this sounds like a pretty good idea. How much does a cheaper used kayak/canoe go for typically?

A few hundred usually.

I'm seeing most for 199-600 or so new.

Originally Posted by DylloS

I did not expect that hahahha



A few hundred usually.

I'm seeing most for 199-600 or so new.

Ha. I'd get a used canoe if I were you. Its more fun being on the river with someone in close proximity and there is a bunch of room to store stuff like a cooler, etc.

You can probably get a used aluminum canoe for about $200, use it for 5 years and then sell it for the same price.

Just go steal one, I know someone that used to work at an REI and stolen kayaks and canoes where a big issue. Guess no one would question people walking out of the store with one, everyone just assumed someone else had helped them.

Originally Posted by chilipenquin

Get a Hobie

I thought you were telling me to find a hobby

Originally Posted by Glight

Ha. I'd get a used canoe if I were you. Its more fun being on the river with someone in close proximity and there is a bunch of room to store stuff like a cooler, etc.

You can probably get a used aluminum canoe for about $200, use it for 5 years and then sell it for the same price.

ehh I guess but I think a kayak is more fun to paddle around in. Las time I was in an aluminum boat and had to row I almost abandoned ship in frustration.

Originally Posted by bgsmith

Just go steal one, I know someone that used to work at an REI and stolen kayaks and canoes where a big issue. Guess no one would question people walking out of the store with one, everyone just assumed someone else had helped them.

that's hilarious

have you perchance visited www.kayak.com?

Originally Posted by rohde88

have you perchance visited www.kayak.com?

come on man

Originally Posted by DylloS

come on man

Ok, in all seriousness, I did a lot of paddling in Miami. If you're on lakes, could an ocean kayak be better for warm weather?

Originally Posted by rohde88

Ok, in all seriousness, I did a lot of paddling in Miami. If you're on lakes, could an ocean kayak be better for warm weather?

I'm not sure. What's the difference between and ocean kayak and regular?