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Title: Kayaks ???
Post by: oldsalt on September 12, 2012, 01:36:17 PM

Hi guy & gals,
what variety/brand of kayaks do you use ? -  I'm thinking about a couple of sit-ons for our waterside trips, any recommendations/advise/tips/hints gladly received.
cheers

Title: Re: Kayaks ???
Post by: DannyG on September 12, 2012, 01:46:23 PM

Gday Mate
We just bought the Guy Leech signature series at Anaconda on special and they seem to be great entry level kayak for us.

Check out this thread..............


http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=24075.msg381220#msg381220 (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=24075.msg381220#msg381220)

Title: Re: Kayaks ???
Post by: aquadux on September 12, 2012, 02:00:17 PM

Hi Guys

It's not strictly a kayak, but I purchased a wavemaster Roto 2.6mtr (surf ski).

Great for still water and small surf. Great fun.

Richard

Title: Re: Kayaks ???
Post by: richee on September 12, 2012, 02:03:35 PM

Hi

I have just purchased one of these

http://nativewatercraft.com/boat.cfm?id=22 (http://nativewatercraft.com/boat.cfm?id=22)



Richard

Title: Kayaks ???
Post by: wholehog on September 12, 2012, 02:22:06 PM

I have a hobie outback
Nice to be able to peddle along and have the freedom to do as I please with my hands :)
I mean fishing,photography etc..... After all it is only a single yak .

Title: Re: Kayaks ???
Post by: 4wd26 on September 12, 2012, 02:23:04 PM

we use double "spirit" kayaks- we have found them to be a great allrounder as being a little sleeker in the water than a "fishing" kayak enables the wife and me to manoeuvre the kids in the front.

they are pretty light being that I can lift by myself onto the roof racks

(http://publicgallery.stevenbowden.com/albums/album05/P1000042.sized.jpg)
(http://publicgallery.stevenbowden.com/albums/album05/P1000139.sized.jpg)
we bought second hand ex hireto save some $$$ as they can be expensive

Title: Re: Kayaks ???
Post by: KingBilly on September 12, 2012, 06:27:28 PM

Hi Oldsalt

We have two RTM sit on kayaks purchased from Anaconda.  They have taken a beating over the past couple of years.  Over rocks and causeways, no problems.  Good in the surf also.  Anaconda has a sale starting today with some kayaks on special. (no affiliation, just happy customer).

Bit of advice.  Pay a bit more and get a good paddle.  Makes a difference when doing long river trips.

Good luck

Title: Re: Kayaks ???
Post by: Ynot on September 12, 2012, 06:50:49 PM

I went for a wider yak originally because I was worried about stability though it didn't take long to realize that it was a lot more effort to paddle so then bought another sleek version which is so much easier.

If doing again I would probably go straight to the later.

My current version is a viking javelin 14.

Title: Re: Kayaks ???
Post by: oldsalt on September 12, 2012, 07:38:48 PM

Many thanks everybody....interesting reading

A sale at Anaconda....starting tomorrow....oh well that's my day organised.....thanks   ;D