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Name: paddler417963
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What can I say? It keeps everything dry and can fit a decent chunk of what I need for island camping! I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I packed it up and dunked it in the pool and there was no leaking to speak of! I feel pretty confident that it will be just as useful on salt water.
As a first kayak this one has been a good choice. You can routinely find these yaks on sale for between 100-200 bucks, and for that price it preforms all the basic functions required of it. I am 300 lbs even and I used this kayak every weekend for 12 weekends straight with almost no issues taking on water. I have used it almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico, around mangroves and in the inter-coastal and it has been able to handle chop pretty decently, starts to struggle around 2-3 ft chop. The hull is durable and has survived sandbars, barnacles, and rocks with no problem.
One of the biggest issues with this yak as far as beginners are concerned is the back storage which takes on at least a little water every trip (and does the same with my lighter friends as well). Otherwise, you can't go wrong if you are just looking to find a cheap way to get into this amazing recreation.
As a first kayak this one has been a good choice. You can routinely find these yaks on sale for between 100-200 bucks, and for that price it preforms all the basic functions required of it. I am 300 lbs even and I used this kayak every weekend for 12 weekends straight with almost no issues taking on water. I have used it almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico, around mangroves and in the inter-coastal and it has been able to handle chop pretty decently, starts to struggle around 2-3 ft chop. The hull is durable and has survived sandbars, barnacles, and rocks with no problem.
One of the biggest issues with this yak as far as beginners are concerned is the back storage which takes on at least a little water every trip (and does the same with my lighter friends as well). Otherwise, you can't go wrong if you are just looking to find a cheap way to get into this amazing recreation.