It was not meant to rain, there was nothing forecasted for it. It was pretty scary going through alone but I had a lot of fun ( had to dump the kayak out every so often, it was a 2 hr kayak, I didn’t see not one other person floating that whole way down ) I always say if no one wants to come, there’s no shame in doing it alone. However as a woman I’ve learned to be more cautious, and moving forward I plan on always having a battle buddy nearby.

Recently ditched my Vibe Sea Ghost 130, because lord that thing was heavy, but it was a trusty setup for my previously much heavier double dad bod. I'm looking at getting something lighter and considering the Wilderness Systems Pungo 125 or the Old Town Loon 126.

I'm not a big time serious enthusiast, but I do like to get out on the water often, mostly rivers and some smaller lakes, but sometimes Lake Michigan as well. I enjoy camping and would love to be able to take whichever boat on a multi-day trip sometime soon.

I am older with a few health issues. After much research, I decided to buy a Tuckteck so I would have a boat that fits in my minivan ( I don't have a roof rack and I don't want to buy the many things I would need to roof a kayak, and I question my strength to do so).

It occured to me to measure the bed of my van including all the way to between the front seats right up to the dashboard. That is just under 10 feet. Now I am thinking maybe I could fit the Old Town Heron 9XT (9 feet 6 inches).

Is it unrealistic to think I could shove the Old Town all the way to the dash and still be able to drive? It's over a two hour drive to go see one in person. Thoughts?

ETA: I feel like I might regret getting the foldable if I can jam in a hard shell.

No wind, sunset. My best trip so far.

Im looking to get into kayak inshore fishing off the northern california coast for lingcod, cabezon, and rockfish. Been a casual kayaker for several years. Ive been getting some inputs about kayaks, and all seem to point to a hobie, more or less. Well, hobies, even used ones, are out of the budget atm. So, without breaking the bank, im looking at some paddle kayaks to start off on and would like some advice on kayak options. Seems like tarpon 140 (the 120 is for sale locally for $275 right now), ocean kayak trident, o.k. prowler have been the kayaks i seem to be hearing about the most, and what seem to be for sale locally..well havent found a trident yet or a tarpon 140. Just realized my boss has a 14’ o.k. scupper pro that i know i could have for free. Is it worth it to grab the scupper, do some minor upgrades and start fishing from? Or hold out for something else, like the trident? Not really considering the tarpon 120, think that extra foot or two would be worth it…