Calling Tallen! (Kayaking)

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So what is this? Fantasy 47? I forget...

Anyway, in scouts, I took a 20 mile canoe trip. Camped out on a sandbar. I LOVED it. That was the pinnacle, but far from the only canoe trip I've taken. I've done a few other trips, but they were only day trips on lakes. What I want to do now is go on a big kayaking trip, between me and my friends. I much prefer kayaking, as I've got individual control over the craft. No relying on some guy who doesn't know how to properly execute a J-stroke...

So, what I'm wondering is this: does anyone have any suggestions on a good "touring" kayak in the lower monetary range? Or any tips/info I need to know? Thanks, y'all. :)

Edited by DeTrevni - 14 December 2009 at 6:20pm

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DeTrevni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group b-YOU-ick. Was that so hard? Joined: 19 September 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Status: Offline Points: 11957	Post Options Post Reply Quote DeTrevni Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Calling Tallen! (Kayaking) Posted: 14 December 2009 at 6:16pm
	So what is this? Fantasy 47? I forget... Anyway, in scouts, I took a 20 mile canoe trip. Camped out on a sandbar. I LOVED it. That was the pinnacle, but far from the only canoe trip I've taken. I've done a few other trips, but they were only day trips on lakes. What I want to do now is go on a big kayaking trip, between me and my friends. I much prefer kayaking, as I've got individual control over the craft. No relying on some guy who doesn't know how to properly execute a J-stroke... So, what I'm wondering is this: does anyone have any suggestions on a good "touring" kayak in the lower monetary range? Or any tips/info I need to know? Thanks, y'all. :) Edited by DeTrevni - 14 December 2009 at 6:20pm
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ParielIsBack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member future target of fratricide Joined: 13 October 2008 Status: Offline Points: 3778	Post Options Post Reply Quote ParielIsBack Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 December 2009 at 6:24pm
	If you want to come up to NJ to do it, I can lend you a couple of kayaks (my parents have 7. Yes, 7). $300 is going to be tough to get a kayak at all, much less a touring kayak. Definitely look at used boats. The best experiences I've had (and the kayaks we've ended up buying) are Neckys and Wilderness Systems. The Tsunami 140 would make a good touring kayak, or a 145 if you're a little larger (the 140 has a somewhat smaller cockpit).
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	I too approve of the cheap-o Wilderness Systems boats. I use a Pamlinco 100 for river crusing / mild white water. It does the job nicely - but I definitely want a longer one for lakes, etc.
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DeTrevni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group b-YOU-ick. Was that so hard? Joined: 19 September 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Status: Offline Points: 11957	Post Options Post Reply Quote DeTrevni Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 December 2009 at 7:35pm
	I figure my first trip will be down a river. We've got lots of them in Texas. :) Also, I edited my post from "$300" to lower-end. After a 5 minute search, $300 REALLY seemed lacking...
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ParielIsBack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member future target of fratricide Joined: 13 October 2008 Status: Offline Points: 3778	Post Options Post Reply Quote ParielIsBack Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 December 2009 at 7:53pm
	Pamlico 100 is a good starter boat. If you're athletic, you'll probably grow out of it too fast to make it worth buying though, although that depends how much you use it. Same goes for pretty much any boat in that class. Is there a nearby place that will let you rent kayaks? I know when my family goes on vacation, there are a number of places on the island that will rent you a kayak for a day, or a week, although expect to pay a couple hundred bucks for that long.
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	I bought a Pelican Pursuit 100 on sale for under $300............its fun for screwing around with on the rivers down here in Florida but I would have preferred something a little bigger with a few more extra features than what I have. Its not a bad starting off kayak I just don't know if I would use it for any sort of a river trip.........atleast for a prolonged period of time.
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	http://www.futurebeach.com/5_kayaks/index.html That's my boat. $350 at Dick's. Good amount of cargo room, although I might want something longer in the future. The only issue I have with it is the rear cargo bay has a high-density foam bulkhead, which I managed to dislodge and need to reseal. They have touring models w/o rod holders. You should consider the 12' models if you want something for big water, I feel that these are very high-quality boats for the price. I'll be doing a lot of fishing/kayak camping with mine. My big plan this summer is to take it to the CT river for shad and striper fishing, and I'll probably take it to Maine for some out of the way brooktrout ponds. Mine weight under 50lbs and is easy to carry. Pelicans are a bit lighter, but I <3 the dihedral hull design. EDIT: It also has a strategically located cupholder and the front compartment holds 4 beers. Edited by rednekk98 - 15 December 2009 at 1:24pm