Help Needed: Kayak advice

[Tvan]

@lisamamot - we have both kayaks and SUPs… three of each. And a canoe. A quiver is a definite possibility. And the paddles, my heavens, the paddles. I allowed myself to be up sold to the carbon fiber paddles and have never regretted it. Lighter paddle equals longer time on the water for me.

Our kayaks are Pungos. They are very stable and comfortable. Mine has cup holders . I can carry mine, but not very far or for very long and It takes two of us to put them on the car. The SUPs are lighter, but equally as awkward to carry.

 

[lisamamot]

. I can carry mine, but not very far or for very long and It takes two of us to put them on the car. The SUPs are lighter, but equally as awkward to carry.

Do you have rollers to help with racking, or have you considered a lift assist rack? I definitely want to be self sufficient, hence the weight limit I was putting on the kayak. I will often go with friends but I certainly want the option to go solo.

Thank you for the paddle feedback too - I had a feeling investing in a light paddle would be worth it!

 

[Tvan]

@lisamamot - We don't have rollers, but I think @Jilly might? I can't lift either the kayaks or the SUPs over my head. I rely on husband power for that.

 

[Jilly]

Thule has a side loader too!

 

[lisamamot]

Thule has a side loader too!

Right, I think that is the one I was calling "lift assist" - The Hullavator Pro....sounds promising (although expensive) as it takes care of 40 pounds of the load and you only need to provide the muscle for whatever the differential is.

Thule Hullavator Pro | Thule | United States

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www.thule.com

 

[MissySki]

Right, I think that is the one I was calling "lift assist" - The Hullavator Pro....sounds promising (although expensive) as it takes care of 40 pounds of the load and you only need to provide the muscle for whatever the differential is.

Thule Hullavator Pro | Thule | United States

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www.thule.com

Ouch that is pricey, but does sound awesome to handle that much of the weight.

 

[lisamamot]

I took my Kayak Essentials class today at The Kayak Centre in Wickford, RI. Wonderful class - I learned paddling techniques as well as rescue. Consider me hooked! Hunt is on for a kayak that lines up with my needs. It likely won’t happen until next season, but I love the idea of an additional summer survival activity! Hiking and kayaking

 

[santacruz skier]

I took my Kayak Essentials class today at The Kayak Centre in Wickford, RI. Wonderful class - I learned paddling techniques as well as rescue. Consider me hooked! Hunt is on for a kayak that lines up with my needs. It likely won’t happen until next season, but I love the idea of an additional summer survival activity! Hiking and kayaking

If you go again, tell Jeff at Kayak Centre hi from Santa Cruz!

 

[lisamamot]

If you go again, tell Jeff at Kayak Centre hi from Santa Cruz!

Oh, wish I had realized it was Jeff you knew! Ken and Ben were our instructors, but we saw Jeff!