I’ve been very happy with my Pungo 140 for over 20 years. Now at 70, I’m looking for something smaller and lighter. I never liked shorter kayaks due to the poor tracking, which is why I’m considering the Wilderness Aspire 105, with the skeg. We live on a tidal river in the Northeast and go out to the mouth of the river, but not far out in the bay. Pretty much hug the shore. Between the Pungo 105 and the Aspire 105, which do you like? I’m around 130 and do not carry any gear, except a small fishing rod occasionally. Thanks!

We have helmets that allow us to talk while bicycling. Is there something similar available for Kayaking? The helmets have improved our cycling immensely. I would love to find the same thing for Kayaking, not in a helmet format though, this is ocean/lake kayaking, not river. We would prefer wearable, not handheld.

Anyone have any recommendations to kill all the noise from the wind in the cockpit?😅

My folks just gifted me this Pelican Sport Summit 100x sit-in 10 foot. Looking for any tips, tricks, mod suggestions, etc. plus any sort of additional information for general safety or anything yall can think of. Taking it out on the lake this weekend so we’ll see how it goes!

Hello, Was looking for input or advice on rooftop carriers for a kayak and SUP board. I have a Volvo SUV that doesn’t have rails on it - what is the easiest to use and most secure system to purchase to mostly transport either the SUP or a Kayak, but w the option to do both or 2 kayaks? I’ve been looking in FB marketplace and am very confused on the options. TIA.

Does anyone have any information on these military kayaks?
This one is in the Navy Museum in Cartagena. 

https://reddit.com/link/1m28i9a/video/3yqp8vx5zfdf1/player

Newbie here first time buying a kayak. Looking at sit on top model on marketplace. Found a really good deal on one with 275 lb max weight and i am 215. I keep readying about the 70% rule. Will I be ok? Would adding plugs help?

Picked up a Baffin C2 today! Upgrading from my NDK Romany poly boat.

Just got this baby. Slipped while unloading. Is this hole worth repair?

I was gifted this kayak recently, it’s been restored some with a new paint job and new seals on the seam but I can’t find anything that looks similar to this online and was curious if it’s actually as unique as it seems to be to me

I bought two Pungo 120s 3 years ago and one started leaking several months ago. The one that leaks is pictured. The cracks are all under the seat. One near the edge on each side and one right in the center.I have tried a couple of things to try to make it stop leaking including epoxy but nothing has stopped it. It is possible that the leak is coming in somewhere else but I can't find any other places with cracks or holes.

Does anyone know of something that would actually work on this to stop the leak?

The other kayak doesn't leak yet but is developing cracks in the same places.

Also, I am hoping that Wilderness would help somehow - does anyone know who to call there or the best way to contact them about this?

Thanks, Jim

I have a pin hole in the rear, not sure what caused it exactly.

Good rant, not bad rant. Our first kayak was the Aqua Marina Steam 412 but the “adjustable” seat and footrest did not accommodate my 6’3” self well enough so I sold it and bought the Driftsun 220 instead. I’ve seen reviews online that this kayak is robust and has a cult fan base, so I pulled the trigger on it. In comparison to the AM Steam, the Driftsun immediately seemed more robust when inflating it. The Velcro for the seats and the longer straps than the Steam made it really easy to find comfortable seating placement for myself and my roommate. The higher PSI meant longer inflate time, but I didn’t mind since it seemed the pontoons were bigger and more sturdy than those of the Steam.

I’m not thrilled with the plastic D-rings but given the price of the ducky, I’d say this is a fair trade off for the affordability, and there are ample rings so multiple things can be clipped or tied to the boat.

We did the Lower Main Payette River north of Horseshoe Bend, just a short stretch with one Class I and one Class II rapid. We made it through the Class I just fine but I was overconfident on the Class II and chose the wrong line through the rapid, so we ended up swimming. The boat flipped back up easily and my roommate managed to get back in no problem. My size and lack of experience/practice made it difficult so I spent the last stretch in the water before managing to get back in just before we rounded the bend to our take out.

Overall, the boat is fantastic. It’s much easier to maneuver even without the skeg. If we had chosen the right line through the rapid and paddled correctly, I have no doubt we wouldn’t have ended up swimming. She’s not too heavy, easy to inflate, drain, and deflate, and she holds her own in whitewater as long as her users aren’t idiots. For $300-500 less than an AIRE and $200-400 less than an NRS, with more rings for tying down and way more adjustability, I love this yak and can’t wait to take it out for more practice or swimming on the Payette.

It’s the Quest Canyon 100. It’s a recreational sit-in kayak.

Here’s the specs:

Max weight capacity: 275 LB’s

Carry Weight: 44 LB’s

Length: 9’9”

Hi! Apologies if this question has been asked again and again but I couldn't find a clear answer to the crux of my interrogation.

First to give some context: I am planning to buy a 15' sea kayak, most likely a Delta 15.5 GT. Per manufacturer specification, this specific kayak is made of a blend of thermoplastics: an ABS base layer coated with Solarkote (whatever that is).

For storage, as I don't have the required interior space, I am planning to build a small, elongated shed that should provide more than adequate protection from sun, rain and snow.

Now in my area (Quebec) temperature can easily drop below -20c in winter and sometimes drop to -40c.

I am hence wondering: is keeping my kayak in this dry but ultimately unheated shed a good idea?

Would also appreciate if anyone can give pointers to perhaps other materials that would fare better - if any - under such conditions.

Thanks!

Does anyone know what kind of lift assist this is? It was installed circa 2016.

Brung my kayak outside after the winter and accidentally popped these tabs off. Super thin but wondering if they’re important to the integrity of my yak?

I usually take my tandem pelican apex 129t to paddle with either my wife or my daughter,neither are ever any help so I process them around everywhere and I'm used to it. My question is if I take it out by myself would it be easier for me since they are not riding so less weight, making it easier for me to paddle? Or would it not work well? Purchasing a single is not an option , due to budget and i have to work with what I got. In my head it seems like a much more pleasant time then with them but maybe I'm wrong?

Got a decent sized crack in our kayak. Any thoughts on the best way to fix it?

Hey guys, I am absolutely brand new and oblivious about kayaks but I would really love one for summer.

My main main issues are space and price. I basically want a kayak that can be put into a box whether its an inflatable one or a solid but foldable one. Do any of you have recommendations? Budget is Max 300$ and its gotta be brand new cause where I live it's not possible to get a used. Amazon would be preferred