Hi all, it’s time to buy some Kayaks! I’m heading down to Cotton Tree for the week before school holidays and Hervey Bay for the first week of the school holidays. So plan to buy two whilst I’m at the sunny coast.
I'm looking for two decent all-rounder type kayaks to put on the roof racks (two racks on the roof of the dual cab only – no racks on the canopy) and take with us when on the road touring and then general use when back at home for a bit of recreation and fitness. I’m not looking for a fishing kayak atm (will add basic mods down the track if needed).
So with two young tackers - I’m going for single sit on tops kayaks so they can ride with mum and dad now, and as they get bigger they can take them out on their own.
Something that is good for having fun on lakes, rivers, dams and open/salt water - no big surf but something that can handle a bit little bit of chop and paddles well.
I also need to be able to load two on top of the dual cab myself - so size and length in particular are playing on my mind, aerodynamics as well – 20kgs each kayak is what I’m aiming for.
It’s been confusing given there is so much choice between models and manufacturers (and fast talking salesmen) – thus any one whose been there done – I’d appreciate your input.
I’ve been looking, and was sold, at the 2.7m x 0.8m wide Ozzie from Viking (http://www.vikingkayak.com.au/single-kayaks/ozzie) or 2.8m x 0.8m wide Pacer from OZ Paddle/Koastal Kayaks(Pacer XS in WA) (http://www.ozpaddle.com.au/product/ozpaddle-aussie-pacer/). I took my father in-law’s out a while ago and though it was ok – he said good on flat water but a little awkward in the wind and waves…
Then… Viking guys mentioned the longer yaks are slightly better to move and track, etc… 3.4m Nemo http://www.vikingkayak.com.au/single-kayaks/nemo. 3.4m x 0.8m wide – ok getting a little bit longer.
OZ Paddle kayak builder recommended going next size up with to 3.7m x 0.7m wide because it’s a better all-rounder (says it handles, tracks and paddles better/easier and it’s only 2kgs heavier and was personally not a fan of the smaller ones – but now I’m at 3.7m…
@Coastrunner @chartrock @paulie484 @Griffo @macca @andrea @Thirstyviv @AJC @Spot @Colin& Sue @skippy I’ve tagged you because you talk kayaks in other expander forum threads… stayed up all night reading everyone one of them...
I'm looking for two decent all-rounder type kayaks to put on the roof racks (two racks on the roof of the dual cab only – no racks on the canopy) and take with us when on the road touring and then general use when back at home for a bit of recreation and fitness. I’m not looking for a fishing kayak atm (will add basic mods down the track if needed).
So with two young tackers - I’m going for single sit on tops kayaks so they can ride with mum and dad now, and as they get bigger they can take them out on their own.
Something that is good for having fun on lakes, rivers, dams and open/salt water - no big surf but something that can handle a bit little bit of chop and paddles well.
I also need to be able to load two on top of the dual cab myself - so size and length in particular are playing on my mind, aerodynamics as well – 20kgs each kayak is what I’m aiming for.
It’s been confusing given there is so much choice between models and manufacturers (and fast talking salesmen) – thus any one whose been there done – I’d appreciate your input.
I’ve been looking, and was sold, at the 2.7m x 0.8m wide Ozzie from Viking (http://www.vikingkayak.com.au/single-kayaks/ozzie) or 2.8m x 0.8m wide Pacer from OZ Paddle/Koastal Kayaks(Pacer XS in WA) (http://www.ozpaddle.com.au/product/ozpaddle-aussie-pacer/). I took my father in-law’s out a while ago and though it was ok – he said good on flat water but a little awkward in the wind and waves…
Then… Viking guys mentioned the longer yaks are slightly better to move and track, etc… 3.4m Nemo http://www.vikingkayak.com.au/single-kayaks/nemo. 3.4m x 0.8m wide – ok getting a little bit longer.
OZ Paddle kayak builder recommended going next size up with to 3.7m x 0.7m wide because it’s a better all-rounder (says it handles, tracks and paddles better/easier and it’s only 2kgs heavier and was personally not a fan of the smaller ones – but now I’m at 3.7m…
- http://www.ozpaddle.com.au/product/ozpaddle-crusader/
- Builder reckons it has a flatter base so can be stacked or loaded side by side and easier to load and handles because it’s got side grab handles and slight narrower…
- Is the extra length a solid advantage worth going to?
- Any one carted two kayaks around on the roof – is it a big issue?
- Is a kayak trolley worth it or a waste of money?
- Any other brands of this size kayak worth looking at?
- Anything else I need to look at?
@Coastrunner @chartrock @paulie484 @Griffo @macca @andrea @Thirstyviv @AJC @Spot @Colin& Sue @skippy I’ve tagged you because you talk kayaks in other expander forum threads… stayed up all night reading everyone one of them...
