Edd
Well-known member
I bought a kayak yesterday. I'm extremely researchy when it comes to bigger purchases but I dived into this one with an air of cluelessness. I got a 14 ft sit on top Necky kayak. The salesperson examined it would be a good stable ride for the bay waters around coastal NH. I got it home and went out for an 8 mile trip with a friend.
The ride went pretty well although I felt I was working harder than my friend to go the same speeds. I've learned since then that sit in kayaks (like his) tend to be less wide which aids speed. I think I could live with that though as I'll become a better paddler over time.
My bigger gripe is the weight (rated 63lbs) coupled with the 14 ft length makes this thing a PITA to lug around. That wouldnt matter much to some people but the logistical issues where I live mandate that I have to handle it and transport it more than I'd like so the size/weight of the boat may start to suck for me.
I like the idea of the SOT kayaks since they basically can't be swamped and the waters here can get choppy but I'm wondering if this is more boat than I really need for the mission.
Anyone been in this situation? Anyone think it's worth it to exchange the boat for another?
The ride went pretty well although I felt I was working harder than my friend to go the same speeds. I've learned since then that sit in kayaks (like his) tend to be less wide which aids speed. I think I could live with that though as I'll become a better paddler over time.
My bigger gripe is the weight (rated 63lbs) coupled with the 14 ft length makes this thing a PITA to lug around. That wouldnt matter much to some people but the logistical issues where I live mandate that I have to handle it and transport it more than I'd like so the size/weight of the boat may start to suck for me.
I like the idea of the SOT kayaks since they basically can't be swamped and the waters here can get choppy but I'm wondering if this is more boat than I really need for the mission.
Anyone been in this situation? Anyone think it's worth it to exchange the boat for another?