Nate1647545505 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thinking about picking up a kayak for the spring/summer; wondering about a decent brand, gear, etc. Will probably be trading in the Grand Prix for a truck/suv. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1647545506 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 canoeing is better!! i have my instructors license for white water and flatwater canoeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 canoeing is better!! i have my instructors license for white water and flatwater canoeing I don't have rapids, just a river. Would like to spend some time on it...maybe strap one of the dogs to it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1647545506 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 how much you looking to spend for a kayak? i have a few in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethepirate Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 i have an old perception sparc. probably not the kind of kayak youre looking for though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I like getting drunk and rowing down a river while doing it. Thats extensive as my kayaking gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nate you should call Hass, hes into that gayness hella deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joec Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thinking about picking up a kayak for the spring/summer; wondering about a decent brand, gear, etc. Will probably be trading in the Grand Prix for a truck/suv. Thanks from my vague knowledge in kayaking I know that Liquid Logic is a very good brand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 from my vague knowledge in kayaking I know that Liquid Logic is a very good brand... I too know that liquid logic is a good brand, my parents have two of them. Also, a mistake many people make is getting a kayak that is too short for them = unstable. Be sure to get sized correctly ( do not buy a kayak from Dick's, or Sports Authority, or Gander Mountain ) ...... go to a store specific to "paddlers" they're truly the only places that actually know what they're talking about - and often prices are way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coty061885 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nate in an SUV? FBI sniffing around so you're trying to switch identities? Or is it cause an SUV can carry many more explosives? I've wanted to try kayaking for some time. Buy two and I'll come visit ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nate: Don't worry about brands and quality for your first kayak. Sounds odd, but the features that make the nice ones seem nice are based on preference. Until you have sufficient experience in a kayak, you don't really have preferences, so just get on the water. Rotomolded plastic is tough to screw up, so go get the cheapest yak you can find and enjoy it. Holler when you get one, we'll have to get out and have a CR rowing day. I've got a 16' scanoe rigged for sculling, I'll race you from a dig. i have my instructors license for white water and flatwater canoeing What about surf canoing? http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5816/boatra6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Notchback Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 My uncle is an instructor and my girlfriend and I just recently started going to roll classes. It's quite fun, basically I've been kayaking around a giant swimming pool on sunday nights. I hope to get into some class two rapids by the end of summer. who know maybe higher? My uncle's advice to me was not to buy anything brand new because you might not like it and you'll lose alot trying to sell it back. He said the best thing to do is find someone that knows whats up and buy a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thanks for all the input everyone. Jimmy Notchback!!! What the hell is up son? Carl: I'll give you a buzz soon. I have a box of IT books for you. Ferris: I'm open as far as budget, just don't want to buy something that will contribute to me becoming a submarine Eric & Jimmy: Sounds like I need to find myself some classes. Would it be worth while to talk to some of the rowers here at Purdue? (Similar concepts?) Eric, I don't think I'll be going that extreme, but we'll see if I get bit by the extreme sports bug come spring/summer. Everyone else: Thanks. I'll look into used equipement and keep an eye out for Liquid Logic. P.S. Cody, I'm switching to an SUV so I have room for Amir and Achmall to fire the RPG at unsuspecting homo GTI drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 After going to Maine last year and Kayaking on the ocean I really got into the hobby. I bought a pretty crappy one last year, but am looking to pick up a Perception this spring. There are quite a few good brands, but I've made my decision on getting a Perception based on that's what we used in Maine and they were very easy to maneuver. http://www.paddling.net/ has a lot of great information as well as reviews on equipment as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Also, when the season starts, you can check out Trapper John's to get some practice prior to investing too much into a sport that can end up costing quite a bit. http://www.trapperjohnscanoeing.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Notchback Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Purdue might even have a club that you could go check out. The classes I went to were 5 dollars a piece and were at a college in wheeling. p.s. Nate, my life has turn to shambles without you in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Purdue might even have a club that you could go check out. The classes I went to were 5 dollars a piece and were at a college in wheeling. p.s. Nate, my life has turn to shambles without you in it. Sounds like I was replaced!!! You used me like a piece of meat!!!! How do you sleep at night??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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