Best Touring Kayaks
The Sun Dolphin Aruba 10' Sit In Kayak, is a great kayak for any water enthusiast. Large open cockpit with adjustable padded seat with high back support.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Seriously, if you are interested in buying this kayak, it is available at KMART for around $180 and is the same product advertised here."
"I reviewed and researched and hunted high and low for an "inexpensive" kayak since I do not intend to become an expert and just wanted to get something to go out on a smooth lake or a well behaved river... And true kayakers will scoff at your purchase but they will grudgingly acknowledge the value of this kayak in the context of what it is made for and that is children, middle aged weekend kayakers, and people who want to destress kayaking not test their mettle against nature."
"I bought mine from a business with a headquarters in Arkansas. My girlfriend and I had signed up (off Amazon Local) for a guided kayak tour. I was looking for an activity I could do, where I could get outside, and where so long as it wasn't too extreme, the weather would not be a factor (I live in Florida, so pretty much year round we can get out). There's plenty of room in the cockpit and I don't have the foot rests all the way forward. Because the weight capacity of this kayak is 250 lbs, and I'm getting pretty close to that limit, it probably sits a bit low in the water, but I don't seem to find that to be a problem. And there is another big company out there (once famous for it's mail order catalog), and we got hers for $199.99. If you're looking into a kayak, and don't want to spend a lot of money, I would recommend the Aruba 10."
"Could you get a better kayak?"
"it is light and very easy to maneuver."
"great fun kayaks for us - we're in a cove off of a bay - great to get around in -."
"Boat is good, but should have gotten 8 footer."
"Lovely little kayak."
The Sun Dolphin Bali SS Sit-on top Kayak is great for lakes and rivers. Made from rugged UV-stabilized Fortiflex High Density Polyethylene, this kayak tracks and paddles with ease while offering maximum stability. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"However, I love to fish and many in my fishing club have started kayak fishing and have recommended it to me. However, I found that when I sit straight, so the keel is level in the water, the water quickly drains out through the scupper holes. I'm a newbie kayaker and had no problems. Only fell out once when I got my fishing rod caught up in a tree and instead of pulling up my anchor and repositioning the kayak, I tried reaching too far behind me and way left and oops over I went - my bad. Although I was in water over my head and I don't have the strength as yet to hoist myself back on top in deep water, I just swam pulling the kayak behind me to the shallows and re-entered. A strong wind came up later in one of my trips and even this old bird had no problems paddling against current and wind even after 4hrs on the lake paddling and fishing and being pretty tired. All said, if you want a sit on top kayak for casual paddling and/or fishing that's economical, colorful and fun, and not too heavy to lift this is a winner."
"Awesome Kayak, can't wait to get it on the water."
"I’m an experienced kayaker and find this kayak disappointing."
"Great Kayak for the price."
"I bought for my daughter she loves it."
"Missing a piece on side."
"Yakety Yak."
"The driver put it in my garage for me!!!!!"
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This kayak gives you a lightweight design, with the ability to bring a good amount of fishing gear (3 rod holders, dry storage for cell phones and keys, space for a tackle box). My previous kayak did now have holders so the paddle was constantly falling in the water when I was trying to reel in the big one. Another benefit of this kayak is the adjustable foot pegs that allow users of all sizes to find comfort."
"To the ones complaining about the scupper holes taking in water: You don't need to be so quick just to badmouth a product without actually calling the manufacturer to inquire and give them a chance. One simple phone call I talked to a very nice customer service person in Michigan and she promptly mailed me 4 scupper plugs that fit like a glove, problem solved."
"A little better description would have been helpful, however, I have used this several times and am happy with the performance."
"I recommend the seller."
"order received on time and is exactly what i expected."
"Tractor Supply happened to have good deals during a week long sale on many different items, including this, so I broke down and bought one. After riding for 3-4 hours, you'll probably need a break from this thing, but it's comfortable enough for a short fishing trip without adding any new kind of seating. I could see it being easy to flip, as I have to steady myself and be careful when I turn around to reach in the storage compartment or grab my rods out of the holders. It does feel sketchy when you make movements like that, but my little sister (who has never paddled a kayak before) did fine in the pond for 20 or so minutes (also, her butt didn't get wet - she's around 140 pounds), so I'd say its stability is decent. Portability: I have found it to be pretty easy to load and unload from the roof rack on top of my Ford Explorer by myself. Either way, t's not too terribly heavy, and the handles on the front and the rear (which are standard on any kayak) make it extremely easy for two people to carry. Comes with a lot of stickers on it that are honestly just annoying and leave sticky residue behind, but some nail polish remover did the trick for me."
"meets my expectations."
"Good product but delayed in shipping."
Best Fishing Kayaks
With scupper holes that drian the cockpit, multiple footrest positions for different size riders and reverse chine for enhanced stability, the Wave is perfect for kids recreational kayaking. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We used these all summer and the are light enough for my 6 year old to launch and take out of the lake."
"This was a birthday gift for one of my gransdons and shipped directly to him."
"My kids love this!"
"A birthday gift for my 9 year old grand daughter."
"Great for our 7 year old!"
"My grandson LOVED IT!!!!"
"My five year old loves it."
"Perfect for my 7 year old."
Best Whitewater Kayaks
Backrest lets you lean back and enjoy the ride. Multi-position foot rest lets you find your most comfortable position. Secure storage area lets you safely store items with bungees.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this bc it's weight capacity says 400lbs, & I figured it would be a perfect way to figure out if I wanted to, would enjoy or could use a hard shell kayak, without spending $500+ So I'll start with set up- relatively simple. I put mine in at a boat launch on a very slow moving river, which ended up being very helpful bc of the incline of the ramp. Since its inflatable, and somewhat flexible I was able to get my leg over it and adjust my position while straddling it and standing in the water. Since the middle sunk slightly, both the front and back end, were lifted out of the water a bit. I'm top heavy, my chest gets in the way slightly, and so does my belly, however I am able to sit up right on the floor with my legs together, in front of me, but it's not terribly comfy. I ended up sitting with my legs straight out but open with my feet slightly hanging off. When I returned to the ramp I found it slightly difficult at first to exit the kayak. I'd say it's more like 300lb person max, with 25lbs of gear split between the front & back ends to balance the weight out a bit."
"My kayak arrived 2 days after order and I had a planned to head to the lake with a friend to try it out immediately. I ordered new paddles before my kayak arrived because of so many other reviewers reporting how crappy the ones are that come with the kayak and I must agree on that point. It was easy and quick to inflate but I have yet to figure out the back pack which also is the back support, The kayak fully inflated is very light and easy to transfer from the car to the lake area. It takes a while to balance and paddle at the same time as it does not track as well as a hard shell kayak but I got into a great rhythm and figured out how far to place the paddles in the water to maintain my stride and balance."
"(I use my old paddle instead, which works far better). I found a neat way to carry the boat is to push the paddle under the triangle bungee tree on the bow and hook the back of the paddle under the seat straps. You just lift the whole thing up with one hand and carry it away!"
"The boat itself is just great- it's durable, lightweight, very stable, and comfortable (way more comfortable that any hard kayak I've been in). I have had the larger Sevylor 2-person kayak for about 3 years and am still enjoying it, got this one to add to the fleet and for solo missions."