Guster

Great canoe for a beginner or an older outdoors person like me with more limited agility. Easy to transport. I like the bright yellow color for safety on the lake. Comfortable seat, ample storage, durable construction. I'll enjoy this kayak for years and would recommend it without any reservation, especially for a casual kayaker.

I was originally looking to buy a kayak for fishing, but have found touring to be a lot more enjoyable. Typically we paddle 8-10 miles a day on the numerous lakes we have been to. My Lime Green, Guster 10 is a very stable boat and it is surprisingly fast, for a 30" wide boat. My paddling buddy has a 12' kayak that is narrower and I have no problem keeping up with him...until the wind comes up, at that point I have to paddle a lot harder to keep up. This boat tracks well, has a large cockpit and a very comfortable seat. The rear hatch is not water proof, but it is large enough to fit a lot of gear into; I pack a Nikon DSLR with extra lenses, water shoes, a stadium seat, raincoat and a small soft side cooler in the back of this little boat! There is also plenty of room under the front deck of this boat. I added two rod holders for fishing rods and GoPro holders. Ialso purchased a half skirt for it. This is where the Guster 10 falls down and looses one star in my rating. The combing on the cockpit is not made to retain a spray skirt, I have tried numerous things and it is very difficult to keep the spray skirt on, but where there's a will there's a way and I have been able to make it work when needed. All in all this is a great beginning kayak that I would not be afraid to recommend to anyone wanting a good beginner boat or a good sit in fishing boat.

Just took my new 10' Guster out on the lake. Smooth water. No wind. Fun kayak but had some tracking issues. I was balanced- but the kayak kept wanting to bear to the left- left is fine in politics- but I wish my boat had a bit more tracking control.

I purchased my Lime Green Guster 10' Kayak from my local Cabela's for the killer price of $199.00. Yesterday was my first time out in it and I am fairly impressed. It is very stable and tracks fairly well for a 10' boat. I was paddling with a friend who has a 12' boat that is a little narrower. I had no problem keeping up with him except when the wind came up I noticed he would pull ahead of me, paddling at the same rate. I would have to dig a little harder to keep up. Once the wind died down I was right there again. The Guster sits a little higher in the water than his boat, which I believe is the reason for the effect of the wind on it over his.

This boat is loaded with great features for the money. The seat is comfortable, did I say we paddled nearly 8 miles? The adjustable peddles are easy to adjust, which is a good thing because I have foot problems and had to adjust them three times to keep my feet from going numb. I had room under the bow to put a towel in a dry bag, and a small cooler. In the rear hatch I had rain gear, a change of clothes and some other misc. emergency items. I had very little water that got in my boat, other than a few drips form my paddle; I stayed dry and so did the boat.

I am impressed with the fact that my first time out was a paddle of 7-8 miles! I was comfortable, warm and dry even though the weather at times was cool and windy...we even got rained on a little. All in all an awesome Kayak!

The only negative I can find to date is trying to find a skirt for it was a real chore. The Emotion company was no help either, which is kinda sad, but I measured and searched. Finally I got a hold of Harmony products to find out their Recreational mini skirt might work, they pulled one from stock and gave me the measurements. It fits nicely but the cockpit combing is pretty shallow and I couldn't get the skirt to stay on, to use it. I am going to modify the mini skirt to make it work, by using a smaller diameter bungee cord, which I'm thinking just might be the ticket.

Other than this issue I'm diggin' this kayak! It looks great and performs nicely for a low budget boat."

This is an excellent product for the price. I picked it up in store, and although the edges were a little rough, it was a really easy, 5 minute thing to fix. I use my guster for slow rivers and lakes, and I can say this is one of the most comfortable kayaks I've ever been in, whether you're fishing, taking pictures, or just exploring the body of water. I'm a smaller person, and the entire kayak is extremely roomy, but still sturdy. I would feel safe standing up in this kayak; it's that sturdy. If you're looking for a beginner rec kayak, I would 100% recommend this one.

I bought an Emotion Guster at an REI sale last summer and have had absolutely a ton of fun with this great little kayak. At 48 lbs., it's small and light enough for one person to car top and portage. It tracks fairly well, but needs a rudder for better control. Still skillful paddling can overcome these shortcomings.

It's got a nice, large cockpit, and it's beamy enough to handle most lakes well. I've taken it out in whitecaps on Lake Washington and Vancouver Island, BC lakes, as well as Barkley Sound and the Broken Islands Group on Vancouver Island, and it handled them all well. The seat is comfortable and the bungee tie downs and rear storage compartment handy. Plenty of room to get in and out in the large cockpit, too. Only improvement would be availability of an optional spray skirt, as I could not find one on-line, possibly because the cockpit is large compared to other kayaks.

The Guster is a very tough little, easy to maneuver craft, made from durable, thick polypropylene. It can take a lot abuse. I've dragged mine over gravel, razor sharp oyster shells, and rocks with just scratches to show for all the wear and tear. Overall, this is a great little kayak for beginners and experienced kayakers alike.

Over the weekend borrowed this kayak from a friend. It is a great kayak; was comfortable, easy to handle. I don't own one yet, but this is at the top of my list after padding around for several hour.