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2006-03-31 3:12 PM

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Subject: Kayak
Does anyone here Kayak?
I am looking for some Kayak info
Are there different kinds, What kind I should get, why, where should I get it from?
That sort of stuff

2006-03-31 3:16 PM
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Runner
Subject: RE: Kayak
My understanding is that yes, there are different types of kayaks for different things. I have used sea kayaks before. They tend to be longer, and a little more stable.

Places to go......I would say any place like REI, or EMS would be a good starting point for buying one. Beyond that, if there's any groups that do adventure racing in your area, they would be the best people to talk to.
2006-03-31 3:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Kayak
Wanna go on Sunday? Maybe Lettuce Lake Park?
2006-03-31 3:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Kayak
Thanks but I don't have one yet.
Also I am doing a Tri Clinic in Palm Harbor on Sunday.
2006-03-31 3:48 PM
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At your service.

Based on your location, I'm guessing you're interested in sea kayaking, not white water.

You would be looking for a touring or surf kayak.  (or maybe a fishing kayak.)  In general, you'll be looking at long narrow boats. The short stubby ones are for river running.

http://www.paddling.net is a good place to start.

2006-03-31 3:49 PM
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I have the kayak, silly! We'll go out another time.

 

rbschlesinger - 2006-03-31 4:30 PM Thanks but I don't have one yet. Also I am doing a Tri Clinic in Palm Harbor on Sunday.



2006-03-31 3:56 PM
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I went in Montery last year. It was a lot of work....

Plus all the sea otters kept getting in the way, you may not have that problem in Tampa bay

2006-03-31 3:58 PM
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Runner
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Did you club them with the paddle? I hear that helps. Wait, no, that's baby seals. Sorry.
2006-03-31 4:02 PM
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Scout7 - 2006-03-31 3:58 PM Did you club them with the paddle? I hear that helps. Wait, no, that's baby seals. Sorry.

 

I was going to kill one and use it to for fuel for my lamp but someone told me that was whales

2006-03-31 4:16 PM
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I kayak guide, in the ocean....

what do you want to use it for..... there are tons of different types of kayaks!!!

Jamie



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2006-03-31 5:06 PM
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You might want to send lobstergirl a note and ask her, I believe she's a kayaker and in fact had one for sale on the board here.

 

2006-03-31 5:42 PM
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I have a 16.5 Janautica--it's long, sleek, tracks true and it's RED. Also fiberglass and heavy as hell.  I like it, though--great for ocean, sound and creek, which is what I do. Depending on the water where you are, you're gonna want a spray skirt, too. Then there's the car rack, the paddle, the vest, the dry bags.  See, a sport and MORE GEAR TO BUY. Woo!

 I've also used Neckys, which are plastic. Not bad at all, but I like mine better.

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