New to kayaking and want some thing to play with
in the sea with some small waves , class 2
river and paddling in calm sea
found this kayak for less than 100$ (suit my limited budget.
and want to know how is it in
wave handling , tracking , class 2 rapid ?
other alternative for up to 200 $
thanks
Here’s a review, but buy nicer boat
It seems like a cheapo fun way to do Class III, just bring a patch kit, tape and a pump when there’s a good chance of rock contact. I think they’re not too flimsy, actually, but for $150 you can get something longer and faster and made for siginficant whitewater (supposedly built a bit tougher, too), the Sevylor K79SB Orange Torpedo:
http://www.orangetorpedo.com/index2.html
(they’re video at lower left is useful)
http://launch.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/SEV/SEVK79SB.html
I lucked out and found one of these much tougher, more capable Sevylor River XK1 boats used for under $200. Will last last much longer than lesser Sevylors, etc.:
http://store.yahoo.com/inflatablesstore/sv-svx100.html
Here’s a guy who really pushed what the Bali can do:
http://www.epinions.com/content_114323590788
I have seen them used
at the beach. Just playing in mild surf, they fold up like a taco. I have a tandem that we play with on lakes and while you would not get hurt using in WW, it would not last very long, first sharp rock and its church!