Still looking for daughter's 1st kayak

Advice
#1

I could not find my original thread, so this is a continuation. Now, she thinks she wants a SOT. She is 16, 90+ lbs, superb swimmer, but, not a strong paddler, yet. Sit-on-top recommendations needed for a boat to do everything from coastal to non-whitewater moving rivers. $400 budget. Used is preferred.

#2

Wilderness System Tarpon 120, Perception Triumph 13 or Pescador 12, or an Ocean Kayak Tetra 12 might be good choices. The Tetra 12 can be had with a rudder. These kayaks run $800 ish new, but you might be able to find a used one. I just got an Eddyline Caribbean 14 which is nice, but higher priced. The costal paddler folks can give better advice, but I don’t think I’d go less than 12 feet in length.

#3

If PNET transferred your info over to this site, The thread should be there. Look under My Discussions, on the sides of this page.

#4

@davavd : the original thread is back now at https://forums.paddling.com/discussion/1929415/kayak-for-daughter-16-95lb-5-3

#5

NAME BRAND, perception wilderness systems both have great warranties. Dont do cheap.

#6

Thanks, all. Still looking and trying things out.