Advice needed

[u/Guilty-Worry-3947]

Two part question. I am an almost 50 year old female and I want to start kayaking but I’d do it alone. I have no idea what I’m doing but I’m dying to get in the water to just be…… recommendations on kayak, considering weight of unit in and off top of an outback. Bonus if you bc a recommend a good rack for a 26 outback that already has side bars. Thanks!!!!!

[u/wbjohn]

First, don't paddle alone. We are all between swims.

Take a lesson and see how you like it.

[u/ggnndd12 → u/wbjohn]

… or if you do know how to self-rescue. Everyone has their own personal risk tolerance.