Practically brand new, used maybe a couple of times. I’m super happy that I can fit it into my Sportage. Going to try it out tomorrow if the weather holds up!

Oops, it’s Bearded Dad Fishing!

I have a ton of hats, from big floppy straw hats, bucket hats, baseball hat style (some with neck flap), and various other big rim hats.

None really hit like I’d like. Floppy’s can be difficult in wind but I like the coverage in front and back.

I’m not a fan of waterproof unless I’m in the rain, which is rare tbh, they tend to hold the heat in.

I swear to much for most sunscreens, so I try and find physical protection like my long sleeve wick shirt.

I’ve been experimenting with my buffs and using as a skull cap but that doesn’t protect my face unless I wear it as a mask and that’s not real comfortable but I can use one as a gaiter around the neck and just use minerals on my T zone.

I just wanted to see what other options I might be missing.

Finally decided to get us some kayaks and found a crazy deal selling both of these for $100 each. The red one is some kind of old town (don't know the model) but I can't for the life of me figure out what brand the green one is supposed to be. Just trying to make sure I got some good kayaks.

Fiberglassed the deck over the weekend and the hull this morning. The boring, pale looking cedar is suddenly looking amazing with a coat of epoxy on it. Next few days will be mostly fairing and sanding the insides of the hull and deck, then working on the cockpit and coaming.

I was searching for a cheap kayak on marketplace and found this. I’m not knowledgeable on the sport so I wanted to make sure it wasn’t junk because it seemed cheap. I couldn’t find anything on the brand kayaki and the term “ducky” is supposedly reserved for inflatable vessels, which these aren’t. So can anyone tell me if these are sufficient and cheap enough for a beginner?

Anyone have recommendations for carriers for this style rack? Transporting two eddyline sitkas. I appreciate any direction.

I dabbled in Whitewater kayaking when I was in college, and I made a fiberglass kayak from a mold in the boathouse. It weighed 25 or maybe 30 pounds.

Now I own a polyethylene kayak for flat water that weighs about 40 pounds.

When I look to buy a new polyethylene kayak, I can’t find one that weighs less than 50 pounds. And I can’t find a fiberglass kayak for sale anywhere.

Is that just how it is these days?

Thanks in advance for any answers.

I frequently see folks in this sub looking for an app to map/track paddling trips. This one looks like it checks a lot of boxes for kayakers (map, track, heading, speed, data export, etc.) and even more for those who wear an Apple Watch (heart rate). It blessedly doesn’t require a subscription and has a reasonable one-time cost. I plan to try it out on my next paddle with its 3 free trips before purchase. I have no connection to the app or its author.

I currently live in west africa and want to paddle and fish the beautiful lakes here, but since there's no kayak manufacturer around made the prices unbelievably high. I searched alot and stumbled upon this seller, it's a stealth kayak profisha, a little beat up but nothing a pressure washer can't fix. The asking price is 350$ and can be wiggled.

Question: what are the things i should check and keep in mind when i go see and test it ?

Note: it would be my first kayak and I'm super excited to get in the water and explore.

Thank you

Does anyone have experience with kayak sails? What’s it like? Worth it? Any recs for brands/specific sails? Have a 18ft touring kayak and often paddle in the ocean off of SoCal

I just bought a sun dolphin harbor 10, seems to sit low in the back, almost like the seat placement is too far back, iam with in the weight. Considering returning it, suggestions?

Streaming my kayak Rn! Twitch.tv/gainsful

Has anybody bought the TEMU kayak? It LOOKS impressive, but I have never bought anything from TEMU. I am scared of them. Because I have been shopping for kayaks, I get the TEMU model on ALL of my feeds!

Has anyone here bought one and can share some experience with it? The model that I am seeing comes in 2 pieces and has pedals. This model sells for over $700!!

Thanks in advance for any and all information,

I live in the midwest and never been on the ocean but when I go fishing on a lake around here when theres white caps it just feels awesome, I feel like I am out on the bering sea or something.

I got two kayaks off fb market place and im trying to reorganize this room. Its a second room in our apartment we have no outside storage available. Will this harm the kayak? How should I store it? Any ideas? I thought the rooms were 12 ft they are not turns out they are not.

Edit! my husband brought home a rack he found dumpster diving and it had wheels! Were able to fit them both and our kayaking gear while also arw able to move it around the room as needed. I'll post a photo in the comments thank for all your help!

I am looking for a kayak for calm freshwater and slow rivers. There's a Wilderness Systems Tsunami 135 being sold for $300 in my area that looks like it could be a good fit for what I'm looking for, but all of the reviews for this model say it's most appropriate for women + people with small frames. I am 6'1" and 185lbs. Is this going to be too uncomfortable for me to use as a recreational kayak on medium-sized lakes?

Hi everyone,

Over the last two years I've really gotten into kayaking. I'm from Austria, and I mostly paddle on the Danube and its tributaries, up to about Class II whitewater.

I use an inflatable touring kayak, but because of the cold water temperatures I could only really paddle from late spring through summer. I'd like to extend my season into autumn, winter, and early spring, so I'm looking into buying a two-piece dry suit setup (dry top + dry pants).

I'm still unsure about a few things:

Should I get dry pants with integrated socks (booties), or without?

If I choose pants with booties, what kind of footwear works best over them?

Do waterproof knee-high socks make sense in any situation, or are they unnecessary if I have booties?

Is there anything else I should consider when choosing a dry gear setup for mostly flatwater and easy rivers?

I'd really appreciate hearing how you have your gear set up and what has worked well for you, especially if you paddle in colder conditions.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

longest drive with the yak yet, really took the time to tie the bow/stern lines in and definitely noticed a difference in the stability of the boat