Selecting a kayak involves
many considerations: form, fit and function among many others.
Following is a brief checklist to review that may help in your
determination. After considering all of these factors, take a look
at our offerings.
Performance:tracking; efficiency;
stability
How do you want the boat to behave or "feel" on the water. Have you
considered how you will use your kayak: casual outings (birding
or fishing); cruising about (day trips, picnicking) or for
adventure
(camping, long distance). Covering distance, efficiently and
effectively is usually accomplished with a longer kayak.
Montauk
Mystic
Features:safety; storage; rudder / skeg
More hatches mean more storage, but a water-tight hatch is also an
important safety feature to your kayak in the event of a capsize.
Other features such as nite-line deck rigging; a metal security lock
point; carry handles and rescue toggles are other features that are
often overlooked in selecting a kayak.
Construction:materials; weight;
length; width; color
To determine the optimal material for your kayak's construction, try
lifting several kayaks constructed with different materials.
If you can lift and easily move your kayak to the launch then it
will be used. Remember, the goal of your journey, however long
or short, is to enjoy yourself.
Mendota
Comfort Level:cockpit size; deck
height; leg room
Choose a cockpit size that fits you: your hips and thighs should
comfortably touch the interior outfitting. Foot braces should
be firm, yet easy to adjust.
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