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Necky Rip Kayak
new to kayaking, would you recomment this boat or is there one...
By roseanne
Ranked #807 - Kayaks
April 26, 2010
new to kayaking, would you recomment this boat or is there one you like better for a senior who is 5,10 and about 200lbs who plans to kayak in bay. any help would be appreciated
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Todd Schmalhurst
Ranked #40 - Kayaks
April 27, 2010
Generally speaking this sounds like a fine kayak for you. However, I recommend trying out a few boats before buying one. REI and other local paddle/outdoor gear shops often have free demo days. At these you can try out several different brands/styles/sizes of boats and see what works best for you. You may find that a seat made by one manufacturer is more comfortable than another. The demo days that I've been to have had zero pressure to buy and you can get good advice from other paddlers, so it's a good way to spend an hour or two on a Saturday.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Hull Material:
- polyethylene
- Length:
- 10 ft 6 in
- Width:
- 28.5 in
- Maximum Load:
- 300 lb
- Cockpit Dimensions:
- 46.5 x 19.5 in
- Stern Hatch Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 10.5 in
- Hatch Cover:
- Quick Seal system
- Rudder:
- no
- Skeg:
- yes
- Paddler Skill:
- all levels
- Weight:
- 43 lb
- Recommended Use:
- recreational paddling
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.