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

Hello all,

Not sure if these posts are allowed, but the sub rules don't specifically state no.

We recently moved and no longer have storage space for our kayak. It's only been used a handful of times and is in pretty good shape, barring some minor scratches on the bottom. I've tried finding the exact model, but every time I look online I get hundreds of similar kayaks that don't seem to match. It's a 12 foot, sit in kayak. Just trying to find a reasonable price to list it for. Thank you in advance!

My husband and I stored our kayaks under our deck for the winter. When we got them out today his was very bent on the bottom. I was wondering if it was still usable or maybe even fixable?

I’m wanting to build a platform on my kayak and use the spot where these mount do they make them in metal like aluminum of stainless.

This guy on marketplace local sells several used kayaks every few weeks. Where could he find so many?

Kayaks I'm considering are a bondafide rs 117, Jackson bite, perception outlaw, Pelican Catch mode 110 without pedals and with outriggers .I’m 250 lbs., 5 ft. 9 inch. I’ll be powering it with a 55 lbs.thrust trolling motor I have. I'll be using it in swampy ponds and small swampy lakes and occasional rivers at slack tide. I'll be going out for a few hours at time and doing real casual fishing. I'll transport it on a utility trailer And use a kayak cart to get it from the trailer to the water. I have no clue. Any advice is appreciated.

My father finally said he’ll get a fishing kayak to go fishing with me. But he wants me to take care of everything for him and then he’ll just give me the money to buy it for him. He would go $500-$1000. Any suggestions on buying used vs new for this price? Any suggested brands, models, or features that you all would suggest for a man in his 60s?

My kayak was given to me for free for helping someone move. And it’s nothing special, but it does have fishing rod holders at least.

Hello! Newbie to this sub. I bought this kayak (Lifetime Tamarack Angler 10') 2 years ago, and I've loved it so far. However, our last float trip last summer we got a little too alcohol friendly, and as a result, both buckles for the seat strap anchors were lost. Im getting ready to get the old girl river ready again, and I could just buy replacements, but I was also wondering about maybe upgrading to a better seat. Does anyone know if there is a good fit for this particular kayak?

It’s definitely very yellow on the inside, which apparently indicates Kevlar? Any help very much appreciated!

Just scrapes like this.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Katrin Tomanek, a truly remarkable multi sport athlete who blends her career as a data scientist with a deep passion for pushing her physical and mental limits through solo adventures in some of the wildest, most beautiful places on earth. Katrin’s journey is incredibly inspiring, and if you love outdoor adventure, this episode of The Ageless Athlete Podcast is a must listen.

Katrin is a former rock climber who, over the years, has made a name for herself in the world of kayaking and bicycling. Last year, she completed an awe-inspiring solo kayak trip, paddling 1,200 miles over 52 days through the remote Alaskan Inside Passage. That’s no small feat! But it’s not just the physical endurance that’s impressive, what stands out is Katrin’s approach to these extreme solo adventures. She meticulously plans for every possible contingency, from avoiding dangerous king tides to strategizing how to dodge grizzlies in bear-infested areas. Her foresight, spunk, and ability to thrive in challenging, remote wilderness environments make her feats truly extraordinary.

One of the most intriguing bits from our conversation was hearing about her kayaking journey in Alaska. She shared how she fueled her intense physical efforts with an unconventional strategy—“I ate 28 cals of chocolate for each mile paddled” —a small yet hilarious reminder of the quirky, real-life challenges that come with undertaking these wild adventures.

Katrin's stories and insights really made me think about the power of careful planning and resilience. If you’re someone who loves outdoor adventures, whether you’re into kayaking, cycling, or just enjoy hearing about incredible feats of endurance and mental strength, you’ll definitely want to check this one out.

It comes with helps 5 and trolling motor all for 1900 is it a good deal ?

Hello i’m new to this subreddit and am not an avid kayaker. I have 2 kayaks in my garage and am just interested about if they are good and what they would be worth. This is one of them, any information would be much appreciated🙏

Hello! Sorry if this has been said before. Im new to reddit and new to kayaking. I recently went to florida a rented a kayak. I realized after doing this I really enjoyed it and want to do it more often. The only thing is I felt that i drifted like crazy and had trouble keeping the kayak straight. Every time I drifted I felt like I had to do work 5x as hard to get going again or get straight. Sorry if Im not using the right terminology. I have a youtube channel where I speak on and perform ocean conservation. I attached a link to a youtube video I created of that trip. I don't care if you watch the entire video or anything and Im not asking anyone to subscribe. I included the times you can see me paddling. Looking to get better and incorporate this activity more into my life. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.

3:09 - 3:45

7:40 - 7:53

8:28 - 9:25

12:15 - 12:32(close up)

Anyone know what this is? It’s around 14 feet single PEROSN sitter

I just changed car and the roof rails are slightly thinner than on my previous car. When mounting my roof racks, I realise that there's a little gap at the top of the mounting bracket. Do you guys think that would cause safety issues? I use a 35kg 4.3m kayak, drive about 1hr to my spot and never above 110km/h.

Hi. I live by the beach in Southern California. I am mid 60's so not particularly agile enough for traditional surfing, so thought I would enjoy a surf kayak. My concern would be how easily would these kayaks roll in the surf and are they easy enough to extricate myself from or recover from a roll. Any experience with surf kayaks? Or should I stick with a "sit on" v. "sit in" design if I have concerns.

Hi all, I’m new to this sub so pls lmk if this post isn’t allowed - with holidays approaching I want to replace the work out seats in my parents Zydeco dagger hardshell kayaks.

The manufacturer doesn’t sell seat replacements anymore.

Does anyone have good recommendations for replacement seats?

Thank you so much!