BIG MAN KAYAK

Maybe some ideas
I thought it was funny that the first response was for you to lose weight. It will be harder for that person to become nicer than it will for you to loose weight, but if you are like me that is a long process and you need a kayak that works for the body you have now so you can get the body you want later.



With that in mind I have made the following list:



http://paddlingandsailing.blogspot.com/p/kayaks-for-fat-paddlers.html



Hope it helps

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Canoe. Kruger Dreamcatcher.
I realize you’re asking about kayaks, but there are literally dozens of canoes that can fit someone your size plus plenty of room for gear. You can paddle any of them with a kayak paddle if you want. And you can still use them at any lesser body weight.



A different idea: the Kruger Dreamcatcher is the kayak version of the Kruger Sea Wind. It was specifically designed for the Great Lakes and ocean. Not sure exactly how it would fit you, but it was designed to haul a huge amount of gear. Expensive.

Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5
http://www.eddyline.com/kayak-models/night-hawk-17-5

my experience
6’5", 240, size 16 foot.I have a Kodiak and a CD Isle, like them both. The CD Isle has much more footroom. The CD Solstice Titan was uncomfortably big for me. The CD Infinity fit fine. The North Shore Polar HV and Capella 173 are other possible choices. The Nighthawk and Assateague would probably be a bit tight. The large Tsunami would be possible, but is not as playful as the others. The new high end Perception is nice, but tighter than the others. Hope this helps.

Tsunami 17’ 6"
I am 5’ 10" and 215. I just got done with 5 days in the glades with this kayak. I would not want to be much bigger than me in this kayak. I have size 10 gorge boots on and while I could get my feet in fine there is no way a size 15 paddler would be comfortable. Also I’m not sure the seat is wide enough. I have a 40" waist and it had probably another inch on either side for a bigger paddler too.



Its a gear hauler and not a ‘fun’ kayak. It needs a rudder too. Its great for its niche but I will only paddle it for expeditions.

Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5
Big Baily,



I agree with the idea of the Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5 My paddling buddy has one, and it is a great boat.



Greg

Delta, Atlantis, Seaward
Delta 15 or 18



Atlantis Titan



Seaward Chinook or Tyee



Are all worth trying if you have a chance. Good luck :slight_smile:

I was going to suggest
checking out the Delta Expedition models as well. The Expedition models have a higher deck versus the Sport models allowing for extra foot room and well as stowage space for kayak camping.

Etain
Regarding your suggestion of the Etain 17-7 for the linebacker type. How did it sit in the water at its suggested 275lb capacity? I’ve been trying to locate an Etain 17-7 RM to demo for some time now and have not been successful. I’m just wondering if its nearly subemerged at that weight or still has room for gear. Sorry to slip this in on someone else’s thread but it’s been a very difficult boat to find any reviews on.

Legs and feet numbness
That needs to be addressed separate from the kayak. This is one option



http://www.redfishkayak.com/seats.htm



While this will take time and space to build it’s a hella big boat.



http://www.pygmyboats.com/boats/borealis-XL-kayak-kit.html

SOT
So is a SOT not a better option for big guys? My hubby is big & we are looking for a kayak for him. We were leaning toward a SOT Perception. We do calm water/slow river trips. Nothing rough, but do want to include fishing.

Nigel Foster Shadow…
I’m 6’3", 240 lbs with size 14 feet, and this boat fits me fine. Paddles well with another 50lbs of gear, so I think it would float you fine.

big guy boat
you could try an NDK romany Excel although I am only 6 foot with size 11,s I found I could wear my flyfishing boots in it with no problems

agree on the solstice
One of my paddling buddies up in Maine, an older guy in his 70s, tall–at least 6’5" about 250 lbs bought a solstice and absolutley loves it. Plenty of room and good stability for him—see if any of your local kayak shops carry this model and if they will let you demo it

I’ve also got size 15

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I'm 6'4" and have size 15 feet too. I'm a bit lighter than you at 195lbs. I tried a bunch of boats and eventually found that the Impex Force 5 fit my feet pretty well and didn't feel too huge. I've since fallen in love with the boat. While I wish I could paddle a more greenland-style, this boat is pretty damn sweet.

Before this I considered an CD Extreme and the biggest Tsunami they made. I never got to demo a TideRace, though they seems like fun.

Delta 15 is a slug . . .
. . . in my opinion.



The Delta 16 is said to be a great boat, but the cockpit wouldn’t fit you.

Current Designs Solstice XL HV or Titan
I’m 6’6", size 14s, 225 lbs



(a good physics problem speciment 1 m tall and 100 kg)



I paddled a Solstice GT XL HV for years. Not the most nimble boat, but a great cargo vessel and fits the big man.



You may be able to fit in a P&H Cetus Classic or HV as well.



Good luck.



D

Wilderness has a great product!
I have a Wilderness pungo 120. The Sunami would be bigger.I am 5’ 9" was 290lbs at my heaviest. The kayak handled my wieght well plus enough gear for a 3 day expidition. The balance is great! secondary is really good! The foot pegs can be set so long that I can’t reach them. I love the boat! It does have a bit of a keel which can be a pain for fast manuvering in a windy river. That would be my only complaint. Stays strait as an arrow on the lake. Givin your size the sunami would be a great fit!

Boreal Nanook

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A local paddler brought in a consignment kayak to my Showroom. It's a 2004 Boreal Nanook that is pristine. With street shoes on sitting in it (typing from the cockpit) my 33" inseam legs are straight out with my size 11 feet toes skyward and with about 2" of clearance to the underside of the deck. Seat is side less and with a very comprehensive back rest that comes up to mid lumbar. Cockpit foaming is about 4" from my shins getting in/out. Forward bulkhead space is waaaaaay down past my feet so padding out and bracing off the bulkhead would work for very long legged paddlers.

Just another option onto the list.

See you on the water,
Marshall
The River Connection, Inc.
Hyde Park, NY
www.the-river-connection.com

SOT
I’m about 300#, 6’4" with size 15/16 fee and I’ll be forever thankful to the manager at the Sacramento kayak place that recommended the Wilderness Systems RIDE 11.5 (vs the 120 I was going to buy) to me 2 years ago. With 2.5 seasons of river and lake Kayaking behind me now, I couldn’t be happier with this boat. It’s super stable, has a 500# capacity, weighs 75#, and tracks well. I didn’t get it, but you can also get a rudder on this kayak. I cannot recommend it enough!