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Official Kayaking/Canoeing Thread

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by mntbiker2008, Jun 26, 2011.

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  1. Jul 31, 2012 at 2:59 PM
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    How would one choose a kayak? I want one mainly for the lake. I know there are different styles so I'm hoping someone here can clarify them and lead me in the right direction.
     
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  2. Jul 31, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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  3. Jul 31, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    If I was going on the river trip it would hold 2 people and the dog and lots of gear but not on a trip maybe 4. Looks like I'm not going to make it north until this fall, Have a lot of work this month that I can't pass up. Have to make hay when the sun shines
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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  5. Aug 1, 2012 at 4:14 AM
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    Do you have a local outfitter that sells them?

    We actually sat inside several of them and got to paddle around in one before making a purchase. Sit in them, adjust foot pedals, see how it feels... put life vest on and see how it feels.

    My kayak is actually slightly too big for me (so they tell me). The smaller ones were too 'cramped' where my feet were, so I was more than happy to go with the bigger size. They also size you for a paddle, as there are different lengths.
     
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  6. Aug 1, 2012 at 4:18 AM
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    My husband had to use the bilge pump already. He flipped out once trying to get in. :laughing: And we had a race and I kicked his butt!! :D
    Hell, I couldn't last 10 hours (not sure I'd want to be out that long!!)

    We have been scouring the videos..... and we've been trying to practice the techniques. I think the more we get out, the easier it'll become.
     
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  7. Aug 1, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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    VT last weekend with some TW folks

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    pouring rain and lightning storm

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  8. Aug 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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    Here's a good place to start:
    http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showCategory.html?category=12
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    Me and my girlfriend went out for a little paddle this morning, nothing major, about 4 miles total. It was her first time, and she fell in love with it. We are gonna plan a trip over to Florida to a couple natural springs for a camp and paddle.

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  10. Aug 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    What type of rack is the silver tacoma in the back using to carry 2 yaks on the roof?
     
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  11. Aug 8, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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    That's brutalguyracing. Hit him up. I'm not sure what it is. All I know is ask for pics of his roof if he recommends it :laugh:

    Wheeling in trees with yaks on a roof rack is priceless :D
     
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  12. Aug 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    That is the TracRac G2 (oops, maybe not the G2, no cleats on the uprights)
     
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  13. Aug 8, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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    its a yakama roof rack with some $30 ebay racks....
    used them a few times and for some pretty long rocky trips...
    i love my racks...i use them for snowboards in the winter, fishing poles in the summer, and kayak racks for the summer....
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    this i sone of the most recent pics.....
    yes my roof has a few dents but i do things with my truck most others dont.....
    i have had a rack torn off the truck by some trees... but the damage i got from that is minor at best....and can be avioded.....
    the stock roof racks can be folded in as to not be as much of a chance ripping off...BUT
    any roof rack i would ever get has to be a round cross bar
    with a round bar anytime you smash into a tree with the snowboard rack or kayak rack they just fold down.....
    and that is great...trust me.....
    all in all i love my yakama setup...i reversed the winddeflector backwards so i dont have to see there name..
    as i hate running any companys name i spent good money for without it being my choice.....
    also side note bars can be removed from truck in less the 2 mins...but im lazy and dont have time to when wheelin
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    the kayak racks i got i won a bid and got them cheap.but they were these
    but in black
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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trendy-Colo...713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2571cc0fa9
    get these then order 127 + 128 q clips for a 05+ tacoma some round bar and done.....
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yakima-Q-To...924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7812eb1c
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2012 at 8:38 PM
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    Sorry... too many silver Tacos in the pic... one of them is a TracRac, I'm sure.
     
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  15. Aug 9, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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    Awesome! Looks good man! I just have the OEM roof rack with some yakama clamp on kayak craddles. Should have went with the yakama or thule roof rack assembly. :rolleyes:
     
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  16. Aug 9, 2012 at 5:15 AM
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    I find the less you think about what you are doing, the quicker your body adjusts and finds it's natural movement. My only advise is to make sure you have the foot pegs adjusted right. It also helps to move them in or out a notch every hour or two. knees should be bent.
     
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  17. Aug 9, 2012 at 1:28 PM
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    I have the yakima rack as well and love it.
     
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  18. Aug 9, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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    Finally got some photos up on our website. We do a lot of geocaching and there are many geocaches on islands & stuff that you can only kayak to. Great fun!
    Rte 30 bridge, Susquehanna River
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    Octorara Reservoir
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    Wrightsville bridge, Susquehanna River
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    Looking for a put-in. My husbands car with yakima bow down racks. They're great because they fold down and he can get under the garage door.
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    Crossing the Susquehanna River - got caught in the rain.
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    Muddy Run Reservoir
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    Lower Susquehanna River - Lake Aldred
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    Susquehanna River - looking for a geocache!
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    Oh, and by the way...my husband bought 2 used sets of Thule racks but doesn't like them because they don't fold down.... if anyone is looking for some racks?? I'll see if he's ready to sell them.
     
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  19. Aug 10, 2012 at 6:34 AM
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    Nice pictures Janster. My wife might be looking for a Thule rack. Could you post a picture if your husband is interested in selling? Thanks.
     
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  20. Aug 10, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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    I'd love to see pics of the rack also when he is ready to sell.
    Awesome pics btw.
     
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