scottydl
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We are interested in dipping our toes in the water (haha) of human-propelled boating, to go along with our RV'ing. My wife wants a SUP (stand up paddleboard) because of the fitness angle, but they seem pretty expensive for what you get... and you'd need 2-3 of them for entire family use. I think kayaking sounds/looks fun and have been shopping my local Craigslist for awhile. I know from here to get something longer than 12' for better tracking.
Our usage would be cruising in open water (lakes and ponds), not anything with sharp turns or heavy current. So then there's the canoe option too, which would meet our needs I'm sure but seems slower and bulkier than a kayak. There is such a wide range of prices (on all of the above) that I'm not really sure what a good bargain is there either. I found a 17' canoe for $400 locally, and another (same size) for $2200! They look about the same to me in style, and both come with everything you'd need.
I also need to learn about roof mounting, since that's how we would be transporting on top of our Suburban. Any input from experienced paddlers is appreciated!
Our usage would be cruising in open water (lakes and ponds), not anything with sharp turns or heavy current. So then there's the canoe option too, which would meet our needs I'm sure but seems slower and bulkier than a kayak. There is such a wide range of prices (on all of the above) that I'm not really sure what a good bargain is there either. I found a 17' canoe for $400 locally, and another (same size) for $2200! They look about the same to me in style, and both come with everything you'd need.
I also need to learn about roof mounting, since that's how we would be transporting on top of our Suburban. Any input from experienced paddlers is appreciated!