Your Kayak Christmas List

Whether for a loved one or yourself, the holidays are a perfect time to get ready for next year's paddling season. Here's a compilation of 12 kayaks that may not fit under your tree (save for inflatable and folding!), but are sure to bring some holiday cheer.


by Eddyline Kayaks

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"We just finished kayaking 12 miles on the Chippewa river in Wisconsin, we were..."

by Delta Kayaks
"I would highly recommend the Delta 16 kayak for any level of paddler..."

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by Perception

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"As far as a stable fishing platform goes it's second to none, the outstanding grip this has on the water is fabulous."

by Epic Kayaks

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"The V7 is excellent and versatile. My brother and I got two V7s two years ago. We had spent a lot of years..."

by Tributary

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"Fantastic Inflatable...I'm a big guy, and primarily use this alone, but have used it as tandem and it performed well."

by Pelican International

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"We got two of these when our youngest daughter turned two years old. She and her sister have been paddling around the Gulf Islands of British Columbia on these things non-stop for more than 6 years."

by Advanced Elements

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"Paddle two Class 3 rivers over weekend and thought it handled great. Low rock gets you a bit wetter than other IK."

by Delta Kayaks

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"Have paddled it mostly in the SF Bay Area. The fittings are all top notch, as are the seat comfort and adjustability. The rudder system is a nice upgrade..."

by Swell Watercraft

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"Really enjoying this boat for fly fishing on the Texas Coast. Narrow hull allows me to sit up out of the well with my legs over the side. "

by Native Watercraft

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"...you are on speed, handle choppy water really good and the pedal drive is build like a tank !!!"

by Dagger

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"Absolutely love this kayak, they say it’s ideal for flat water, rivers, lakes..."

by Klepper America

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"If you are planning a sea kayak trip to some far-reaching destination that requires a small plane or helicopter, then..."

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