William52
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sun-Dolphin-Aruba-10-SS-with-Speaker-Bag-and-Paddle-Tangerine/44725853 Thinking on this one? Thoughts?
kdbgoat said:Nope, I haven't bought one yet. Still deciding.
scottydl said:My wife has recently become a lot more interested (and is getting me to that point to) in owning a kayak or stand-up paddle board. Different animals I know, but some recent internet browsing taught me how much I have to learn about the various sizes/styles/configurations out there!
JackL said:Can I brag ?
jagnweiner said:Scott, if you have any interest in trying out a Sea Eagle inflatable, let me know and I'll bring ours down on one of our trips to Bloomington/Normal to visit the girl at school. Perhaps an inflatable is of less interest to you, as you have the Suburban roof that could hold a hard shell.
Still looking but a sit in at 10 to 12 feet will be our first one and a sit on top second? Smaller water creeks and small lakes.Olustee bus said:I think it all depends on the type water you will be on and the type trips. A sit on top 10 to 12 feet is good for summer in larger water where as a small yak is good for creeks and small lakes.
kdbgoat said:Yes! And congratulations on your performance, and wish you the best on the upcoming events.
One thing though- without pics, it didn't happen. ;D
I'm in Texas north of Houston Thx BTWscottydl said:Local Craigslist search (central Illinois for me) turned up these models in the last couple days:
http://lasalle.craigslist.org/spo/5702645462.html
Sun Dolphin Bali 12-ft Sit-On Kayak - $300 (advertised as nearly new)
http://springfieldil.craigslist.org/boa/5716382789.html
2001 Old Town 13-ft Kayak - $200
I never really thought about "model year" for a kayak. Has anything changed on them in past years, or would plastic potentially be faded/brittle on something 15 years old? Any opinions from experienced paddlers on a model where legs are more exposed (the Sun Dolphin) versus enclosed (the Old Town)?