For the love of Kayaking

Medusa · 08-13-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow band

I'd put all of my money into the PFD (personal flotation device) you want one that fits, is comfortable and will work!

The rest, well if it's your first....buy someone elses must sell...craigs list is perfect.....I always see damn good ones with the paddel (a good paddel can be a hundred bucks) for a hundred total......because if you like the sport, you'll get another one that fits your needs more.

Just like every one does who buys a camper....they always buy something better once they understand camping.

Kayaking and fishing is big too.....I don't fish, but I know Jack does.....

Exactly! I didn't know if I needed to get something specifically for me at first or what. I've been looking a bikes for much the same purpose as the kayak. I am opening up my life to healthier living and am enjoying being outdoors more and more. The idea of kayaking around some of the lakes and streams we have here is super motivating!

Dominique · 08-13-2011, 07:47 PM

kayaking is good for the head space.....zen like. It's much cheaper too. most people have trouble transporting them, and thats the turn off. I have a rack that I pull with my bicycle.....I live two blocks from the launch site on the river...so NO PROBLEM for me......also, having some one to do it with is suggested. I belong to a rowing club and I teach kayaking, so I can always find someone who wants to go out......and with all of the water outlets your state has, I'd say those same options would not be hard to find.

People think bicycles are inexpensive, and I know you have been researching. Everyone tells you get one fitted for you, and that can be costly....kayaking, you are moving and it's so much fun, you don't mind.(you won't be getting out and pushing it up a hill either....lol) My partner is not athletic like i am, and I took her kayaking and the second time, she was hooked, she never says no.....infact asks if we're going out.....i'll also tell you water people are fun people.....(again, zen) Try rental.

Medusa · 08-13-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow band

kayaking is good for the head space.....zen like. It's much cheaper too. most people have trouble transporting them, and thats the turn off. I have a rack that I pull with my bicycle.....I live two blocks from the launch site on the river...so NO PROBLEM for me......also, having some one to do it with is suggested. I belong to a rowing club and I teach kayaking, so I can always find someone who wants to go out......and with all of the water outlets your state has, I'd say those same options would not be hard to find.

People think bicycles are inexpensive, and I know you have been researching. Everyone tells you get one fitted for you, and that can be costly....kayaking, you are moving and it's so much fun, you don't mind.(you won't be getting out and pushing it up a hill either....lol) My partner is not athletic like i am, and I took her kayaking and the second time, she was hooked, she never says no.....infact asks if we're going out.....i'll also tell you water people are fun people.....(again, zen) Try rental.

The zen is what is attracting me! We have a giant truck so I know transporting it wouldn't be a problem and there are at least 3 lakes/streams within range of where I work and live that would be super easy access.
The bike search has been put on hold since the bike I want/need is over $1000.

I do love the idea of the kayak because I will accomplish the exercise and outdoor-zen that I'm wanting for so much less $$.

How is fishing out of one?

Dominique · 08-13-2011, 07:54 PM

Blaze has a picture posted not too far down, Stiletto posted it, I think little man fishes too....I don't fish. I talk too much....lol

Sachita · 08-14-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

The zen is what is attracting me! We have a giant truck so I know transporting it wouldn't be a problem and there are at least 3 lakes/streams within range of where I work and live that would be super easy access.
The bike search has been put on hold since the bike I want/need is over $1000.

I do love the idea of the kayak because I will accomplish the exercise and outdoor-zen that I'm wanting for so much less $$.

How is fishing out of one?

this is why I like the open sit on top types. I can strap my poles to the sides and there's lots of open room to put stuff.

Dominique · 09-05-2011, 09:35 AM

I have never fallen out of kayak accidently, until yesterday. I have done so intentionally, while teaching kayaking to newbies. Emergency procedures
are part of recreational kayaking.

My partner and I are going to compete in a *pumpkin* race in October. A
5 k fun bicycle ride, and a kayak race. (I may run in the 10 k, not sure, and today for sure, not sure) This was my partners idea not mine.

So yesterday, as per the usual, we head out to the river to kayak at sunrise. It's been extremely hot again, and oppressively high humidity. I was happy no sun shine. The competitive side of me wants to compete and win in this kayak competition. It's rated level 1. So I had my butch
who is much stronger than I, in training. She was towing me in my kayak,
up stream. We went to our designated *break spot* I brought along
frozen grapes and blue berries and espresso. Both were in these thin
stainless steel thermos's and these great ceramic commuter mugs with rubber lids. I had them packed into a perfect kind of bag. Understand,
packing in/on a kayak is important (get your minds out of the gutter)

Our kayaks were still tethered together, and as we approached our
*break spot*, I began breaking out the break-fast treats. Instead of me untying her kayak, the smarter thing to do....as she was dropping the small
anchor, i was up on my kness, sort of, stretching all the way across the bow to untie my rope, while holding the partially broken out break-fast with one hand, and some how I lost balance-slipped and before anyone could say anything FEMME OVERBOARD.

I fell in, to my left side, so in between me and my honey, was my kayak. Now my left leg somehow became somewhat stuck as inertia was taking me overboard and breakfast was now in the river. Zip canvas bag filling with water....and I couldn't get my leg completely free (i didn't realize this
at first) until the damn kayak finally flipped first onto it's side, then completely over........at least I was out of it....and I'm watching my precious stainless steel ensemble float away filling with water and there goes our treat! So I try to swim after it. Maybe I was a tad bit in shock, thinking back to yesterday.

In my

I hear a whistle blowing. WTF? It was my lover blowing her emergency whistle. So I stop swimming, and start floating and begin to yell at her *QUIT BLOWING THAT WHISTLE>>>THAT'S FOR EMERGENCY* And she blew it again. I swam over to her kayak yelling the whole time, and I sort of remember her inquiring if I was ok....and I was mixed yelling about the espresso floating away and sinking, stop blowing that whistle, my kayak is taking on water and of all the goofy things for me to say....*The ducks poop in this water*.

Now you know, she just wanted to take the end of her kayak paddle,place it on top of my head and press, just hard enough to put my head under water to shut me up. But as I have said, she knows when to ignore me.

By this point she had a big smile on her face,(she told me later the comment about duck poop did it) and my high strung personality misconstrued that smile to be laughing at me, and I was now yelling/crying/ lump in my throat.....oh this is funny!!! as I was trying to flip her kayak. (hence total melt down)

Finally I got my brain back (after I wrapped my head around breakfast ensemble was gone) and I had to teach her how to help me empty my kayak. She had never done this before. I was trying to be patient. I was only super bitch one more time. I yelled * You're going to get wet
FU#$ing get over it* and again, in retrospect, that didn't apply as she was
very wet. I was irrational.

Finally, we got the water out of, and me back into my kayak. I paddeled back to the bicycles trying to regain my composure, but we kept the rope attached.

Last night, in the middle of the night, I said to my *sweet* honey....please tell the Kat to get off of my hip. Ha? No kat on my hip. Honey goes and gets me two advil. This morning, I can hardly walk. I feel like I tore an ass muscle. Sitting is even worse. We have a baseball game in a couple of hours. I already tried to sit on my bicycle. That was a NO. I tried to ride with out sitting, medium pain. It just started to rain. That maybe the answer. I've been standing all morning, trying to stretch this out, why can't I stand at the game?

Sweet Lover just said we are not going.

(please)
Thought I'd share. Have a safe labor day to those of us in the US!

Blaze · 05-05-2012, 07:08 PM

I am trying to get Doll involved, so I wanted to purchase this kayak. But I don't think she wants to go kayaking unless the water is like 18" deep. ~Sigh~ guess I have an excuse to buy an Ocean rough water kayak

Was going to get this for us...

But really wants this...

Blaze · 05-05-2012, 07:15 PM

I also am very fond of this one, with it's ready to go fishing set up and Rudder, perfect for getting close inshore and staying there.

Blaze · 05-05-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

Exactly! I didn't know if I needed to get something specifically for me at first or what. I've been looking a bikes for much the same purpose as the kayak. I am opening up my life to healthier living and am enjoying being outdoors more and more. The idea of kayaking around some of the lakes and streams we have here is super motivating!

Like others have said, RENT, or watch for Demo days where you can test paddle so many models, there are pro's that can help you with what your really wanting out of your Kayak...
Then when your ready, and you know what you want, craigslist, or resale used kayak shop. I bought a kayak, that many hate, they say it's more for racing, well it's fast, Yes, but I learned how to paddle in that when I was a kid and never forgot the feel and the ride, So I paid special attention to finding one, adding my fishing gear and up graded my racing kayak into an awesome fishing Kayak. It's not as stable as the newer kayaks, but it's made for my balance and technique so I don't have any gripes. Good luck and take your time, don''t buy because it's cheap... Most people that buy cheap, end up wanting to up grade.

08-13-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	kayaking is good for the head space.....zen like. It's much cheaper too. most people have trouble transporting them, and thats the turn off. I have a rack that I pull with my bicycle.....I live two blocks from the launch site on the river...so NO PROBLEM for me......also, having some one to do it with is suggested. I belong to a rowing club and I teach kayaking, so I can always find someone who wants to go out......and with all of the water outlets your state has, I'd say those same options would not be hard to find. People think bicycles are inexpensive, and I know you have been researching. Everyone tells you get one fitted for you, and that can be costly....kayaking, you are moving and it's so much fun, you don't mind.(you won't be getting out and pushing it up a hill either....lol) My partner is not athletic like i am, and I took her kayaking and the second time, she was hooked, she never says no.....infact asks if we're going out.....i'll also tell you water people are fun people.....(again, zen) Try rental. __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

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Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Blaze has a picture posted not too far down, Stiletto posted it, I think little man fishes too....I don't fish. I talk too much....lol __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

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09-05-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I have never fallen out of kayak accidently, until yesterday. I have done so intentionally, while teaching kayaking to newbies. Emergency procedures are part of recreational kayaking. My partner and I are going to compete in a pumpkin race in October. A 5 k fun bicycle ride, and a kayak race. (I may run in the 10 k, not sure, and today for sure, not sure) This was my partners idea not mine. So yesterday, as per the usual, we head out to the river to kayak at sunrise. It's been extremely hot again, and oppressively high humidity. I was happy no sun shine. The competitive side of me wants to compete and win in this kayak competition. It's rated level 1. So I had my butch who is much stronger than I, in training. She was towing me in my kayak, up stream. We went to our designated break spot I brought along frozen grapes and blue berries and espresso. Both were in these thin stainless steel thermos's and these great ceramic commuter mugs with rubber lids. I had them packed into a perfect kind of bag. Understand, packing in/on a kayak is important (get your minds out of the gutter) Our kayaks were still tethered together, and as we approached our break spot, I began breaking out the break-fast treats. Instead of me untying her kayak, the smarter thing to do....as she was dropping the small anchor, i was up on my kness, sort of, stretching all the way across the bow to untie my rope, while holding the partially broken out break-fast with one hand, and some how I lost balance-slipped and before anyone could say anything FEMME OVERBOARD. I fell in, to my left side, so in between me and my honey, was my kayak. Now my left leg somehow became somewhat stuck as inertia was taking me overboard and breakfast was now in the river. Zip canvas bag filling with water....and I couldn't get my leg completely free (i didn't realize this at first) until the damn kayak finally flipped first onto it's side, then completely over........at least I was out of it....and I'm watching my precious stainless steel ensemble float away filling with water and there goes our treat! So I try to swim after it. Maybe I was a tad bit in shock, thinking back to yesterday. In my I hear a whistle blowing. WTF? It was my lover blowing her emergency whistle. So I stop swimming, and start floating and begin to yell at her QUIT BLOWING THAT WHISTLE>>>THAT'S FOR EMERGENCY And she blew it again. I swam over to her kayak yelling the whole time, and I sort of remember her inquiring if I was ok....and I was mixed yelling about the espresso floating away and sinking, stop blowing that whistle, my kayak is taking on water and of all the goofy things for me to say....The ducks poop in this water. Now you know, she just wanted to take the end of her kayak paddle,place it on top of my head and press, just hard enough to put my head under water to shut me up. But as I have said, she knows when to ignore me. By this point she had a big smile on her face,(she told me later the comment about duck poop did it) and my high strung personality misconstrued that smile to be laughing at me, and I was now yelling/crying/ lump in my throat.....oh this is funny!!! as I was trying to flip her kayak. (hence total melt down) Finally I got my brain back (after I wrapped my head around breakfast ensemble was gone) and I had to teach her how to help me empty my kayak. She had never done this before. I was trying to be patient. I was only super bitch one more time. I yelled * You're going to get wet FU#$ing get over it* and again, in retrospect, that didn't apply as she was very wet. I was irrational. Finally, we got the water out of, and me back into my kayak. I paddeled back to the bicycles trying to regain my composure, but we kept the rope attached. Last night, in the middle of the night, I said to my sweet honey....please tell the Kat to get off of my hip. Ha? No kat on my hip. Honey goes and gets me two advil. This morning, I can hardly walk. I feel like I tore an ass muscle. Sitting is even worse. We have a baseball game in a couple of hours. I already tried to sit on my bicycle. That was a NO. I tried to ride with out sitting, medium pain. It just started to rain. That maybe the answer. I've been standing all morning, trying to stretch this out, why can't I stand at the game? Sweet Lover just said we are not going. (please) Thought I'd share. Have a safe labor day to those of us in the US!

05-05-2012, 07:08 PM	#7
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I am trying to get Doll involved, so I wanted to purchase this kayak. But I don't think she wants to go kayaking unless the water is like 18" deep. ~Sigh~ guess I have an excuse to buy an Ocean rough water kayak Was going to get this for us... But really wants this...

05-05-2012, 07:15 PM	#8
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I also am very fond of this one, with it's ready to go fishing set up and Rudder, perfect for getting close inshore and staying there.