Heck, even cats love it!
http://img2-3.timeinc.net/people/i/2.../001894785.jpg

http://www.cairns.com.au/images/uplo...047294-DOG.JPGhttp://pibrazeforum.com/glphome/imag...oard-photo.jpg
Train pup to be comfortable around board first, on dry land or pool, then you can train to take front territory defense...
Next you'll look like this...
http://www.laobserved.com/images/surfdog.jpg

I can absolutely see Skye loving that. :)

A hound party!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zIEsfyEzrp...0/_DSC8160.jpg

A gray whale, awesome!

http://img.pixtale.net/imager/w_990/...9e12a6f5eb.jpg

For Snack a Manatee

http://bydianedaniel.files.wordpress...03_manatee.jpg

The question is... Have you hugged your kayak today?


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Here is what I found for Jo
 

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http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...nboatforJo.jpg

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...redpontoon.jpg

I like all of them, but umm, well, ahhh I don't quite see a Yamaha engine thingy on any of those.... Here let me help you search :detective: You see, something like this was more um like I opps I mean JustJo and I were ummm looking kinda sorta for.... Jus say'in
:cheesy:
http://www.passagrillemarina.com/img/pic2.jpg

Ok, so no motors...

Paddle power!
http://www.paddleboston.com/rentals/...addleboat4.jpghttp://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...amaajBiVUIQaKw

Paddle pretend jet sky... crappppppppp

http://www.seaparrotoceanviewmanor.c..._2_RESIZED.jpg

Dog friendly also

http://petprojectblog.com/wp-content...image-copy.jpghttp://www.canoekayak.com/files/2011...-article-2.jpg

any word on inflatable kyaks?

I'm thinking of getting one for areas of the forest where it would be easier to not have to lug my other one on top of the car.

There is also a designated wildnerness area here with lots of lakes. One can take a water taxi to and from the end of one lake getting you within .5 miles of the wilderness boarder.

Below are what I've thought about. The reviews on the first two are sketchy. Actually the cheaper of the two seems like the better one to go with in that case. However I'm also wondering are their intent. For me it's a back up and not a primary kayak. To take in places where I definitely am not going to take my other and to maybe have with me to use on whims because it's small enough to have in the car all the time. Also if I had someone come visit me we could go kayaking together.

Now the third actually seems like the one I should go with. I'm just debating if I want to but another couple hundred out on a kayak however I'm thinking it might be worth it. any idears?
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07...44_180X180.jpg

$74 at walmart

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

$163 at both walmart and amazon

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$234 at walmart and$237 at amazon

Wow, pretty good choices there Oopster.

Just keep in mind that on a inflatable, your not paddling in an area that has debris or any type of tree limbs or sharp rocks that could protrude out and rip a hole in the hull of your inflatable.
I have see a few really good ones out there with a fiberglass hull or plastic hull, or a very thick triple lined bottom. Once again, it's up to the individuals wants and needs. As long as you fill comfortable and safe, than that's all that matters my friend.
You can also contact your local stores or log onto your local kayak enthusiast clubs and they will tell you the pros and cons of each make and model.
In Texas we have Austin Kayak and I have this link, it's the more expensive type of inflatables, but you can kind of get an idea of what is out there, and read some reviews, here is the link http://www.austinkayak.com/catalog_p...rice&order=ASC

Happy inflatable kayaking my friend! Pick what is most comfortable and useful for your needs.... You can also check E-bay and Amazon, they have some good deals also.
I actually was looking at this one a few months ago.
https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086...7_L1?$product$



RAVE Sea Rebel Kayak
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Easy to transport kayak
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The Sea Rebel from RAVE is an inflatable one-person kayak with a recumbent style sling seat. This lightweight kayak comes with a paddle, water resistant dry bag and water bottle holder, adjustable backrest, hand pump, and carrying bag. Made from heavy-duty 420 denier nylon with PVC tarpaulin for a slick ride. Features three bottom fins, four webbing handles, and one boston valve. 103"L x 35"W x 8"H. Weighs 22 lbs.

The reason i was leaning towards those inflatables is I liked the concept if it being carried in a packpack

I didn't know this thread existed! Nother amateur yak lover here! :sunglass:
My first trip in the water was a rafting expedition. White water was thrilling, i now prefer smooth water paddling. I'll save the wild water for group trips :)

so took the plunge and bought the last of the three.

even though it was the most expensive it had the best reviews. Also I like the idea of it being a little different style, since my non-inflatable is a sot.

I did order it through walmart. Price was a few dollars cheaper and I can have it delivered there. Also if i have any problems I can take it back there, which is an advantage to amazon.

I guess i'm becoming a kayak addict :blink:

but it will be nice to have something more portable.

some of the places i go to i need to go take me through the tahoe area where they have boat inspections and since i'm just driving through to get from point a to b i don't want to have to mess with that!

It will be nice to have something i can take with and just go if I feel like it.

already justifying my addiction :blink:

Kayak Addiction
 

Kayaking Addiction


There are signs of kayaking addiction in people you know if you look for them. One sign is if there are more kayaks in the garage than cars, if every wall in the garage has kayak stuff one them. One other sign is that the person is not content to just paddling a kayak but is also making kayaks by hand and hanging out with people that make their own kayaks.

People who are addicted to kayaks have storage issues due the the multiple kayaks they own and collect. I figure I have room for maybe two more kayaks on my garage ceiling.
http://startkayakingblog.com/wp-cont...sm-300x225.jpg

Four Kayaks on the wall - taking up the whole wall
It took me almost a year to install the storage kit I bought last winter to get one river kayak properly stored. Did not have time since I was busy building a Greenland kayak over the winter.
http://startkayakingblog.com/wp-cont...07-300x225.jpg

How not to store a kayak
Storage kit properly installed, some floor space recovered.
http://startkayakingblog.com/wp-cont...sm-300x225.jpg

Properly Stored
What do you have in your garage?

And here is my favorite Kayak Fishing addiction page http://www.kayakfishingaddiction.com/subpage8.html

Feathercraft
 

I used to have a Feathercraft folding kayak. The big Kahuna model/. It looked much like this one, except teal:

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/42/108...4d60aa0b2b.jpg

Lightweight, and everything fit into a large backpack when packed correctely. All together with paddle, it was maybe 40 lbs or so. Kind of a pain to assemble but an absolute dream to paddle. It is modeled after the skin-on-frame kayaks of the Inuit and feels very organic in the water.

They are expensive, as they are all hand-made at their shop in Vancouver, but if you can afford it, wow they are nice. Quick, stable, and so quiet in the water.

I sold mine several years ago when some life changes meant I had no time to paddle and the extra money was going to be more useful than the kayak.

i wish i had more time to play! There are so many amazing little lakes (big ones too) up here!

kayak is in a box in my car!

Now I just need time to play with it!

Can't wait to see your kayak when you get out there!

Here is a youtube Kayak safety essentials video
http://youtu.be/otakobRXynM

And the 3 golden rules
http://youtu.be/yzISAC04DPY

I hope to go out this weekend for a MUCH needed float fest!! I too have been laid up and this would make a great re-entry :)

Did anyone here name their kayak?

I had to pop in and live vicariously... I'm determined to get a kayak for next spring. It's been a long time desire....now if only I had a car that would transport it.... :|

Now this awesome, I have paddled with turtles, sharks, dolphins, what I wouldn't do to be in his shoes.....

The Wilderness Commander Kayak, it's being discontinued and is at one of it's lowest prices ever, for the 2011, 2012, it's a very stable kayak, and I am starting to think I want one! It comes in the sit inside or sit on top style.

http://www.classicoutdoors.ca/wp-con...chadhoover.jpghttp://www.canoekayak.com/files/2011...120-angler.jpg
http://dynamicearth.net/wp-content/u...ss-640x344.jpg

Ocean Kayak Tetra 12 Kayak Package
 

Good sale on this package deal too! I need to get back to work and stop being sick ~crosses fingers~

http://www.austinkayak.com/images/pr...large/5967.jpg

I miss my kayak. It is a bright blue dihedral hull Pungo sport kayak. It sits in storage and waits for me.
le sigh

That was some wild video with the humpback....cool stuff.....I think the only sea kayaking I will be doing is in Frenchmen's Bay when we take a trip up to Bar Harbor...lol

UPDATE:

I got a kayak for Christmas and I'm so looking forward to throwing it in sometime soon! I have some spots in mind :)

U GOT it for ur bday :P

lol They are so close together..... either way... I gots one now! :)

Stay Calm and Paddle On
 

We finally had some time to get the yaks wet. I'd like to get them onto Jocassee very soon.

:sunglass:

A Poem that truly hits home, By Gina Layog
 

THE JOYS OF KAYAKING

water surrounds me, constantly,
it undulates beneath me,
its motion, soothing, gliding, lulling,
lts sound so seductively, caress,
unduly stresses, it slowly undress,

paddling renews in me,
the sense of peace and wonder,
brings in the child, long surrendered,
rejuvinates the soul,
brings me back home,
where to nature's bosom
I truly belong,


paddling lets me free,
distance me from the din of society
glues my sanity,
opens my mind to creativity,
empowering my whole being profoundly


paddling is contentment,
brings back memories, carefree and pleasant
I'm one with the water, I'm in my element,
outdoors always a pure enjoyment,
nature's vista, its colors pleasurable,
its hidden bounty, its secret joy,
silent beauty uncomparable.....
It always takes my breath away,
truly inspires me in no other way...
gina layog

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An now for a commecial
 

Can't get any better
 

My kind of rainbow wish
 

Didn't realize there is a kayaking thread... There are few things more relaxing than fishing from my kayak...

There are so many places in TN to go.

What do y'all fish for?

What I wouldn't do to fish in TN...
I mostly bay fish, flounder, Redfish, Drum, Croaker,
and fresh water would be Bass and cat fish.

My favorite is the pull ride of Drum and Redfish.

http://www.wavewalk.com/FishingKayak...11_Florida.jpg