become a kayak guy
2 months ago
I want to take to the NW waters and see more of what I am missing. A kayak would rule.
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How to buy a kayak
It made me
ecstatic!
 "Found a good deal on craigslist and pounced on it!"
How I did it: Ever since I took a class on kayaking a few years ago I decided that I had to get my own. They're quite pricey though, so I kept my eyes open for good deals on used boats. Lessons & tips: If you're looking for a used boat, check craigslist! But be ready; if someone posts a good deal, it goes quickly, so check back often! |
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More "How I Did It" stories
It made me
like renting 
How I did it: In college there was a group that went whitewater kayaking alot, and had a roll clinic at the pool every week. I met some people from going to that, went on a few trips borrowing kayaks, which was pretty good, but I got a little impatient and wanted my own.We went to a weekend kayak festival near Asheville NC, there were a bunch of people trading gear and selling stuff. I found a pretty good deal on a used boat, so I got it.I … Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: Saw a deal, and pounced on it. Don't worry too much about the $$, they have good resale, not that you're going to sell it :)Also, don't be afraid to go used - as long as the plastic/fibreglass is sound, the rest of the gear is easy enough to replace. They're meant to pounding and having fun with, and having a pre-scratched one is actually a good thing! Read how I did it…
It made me
Float
How I did it: My company gives us 5- and 10-year appreciation gifts--we can pick anything we want from a pre-selected list/catalog. My co-worker didn't see anything he wanted so he let me pick. I chose the 12' lake kayak. It arrived in the mail. Voila! Read how I did it…
It made me
Best purchase ever!
How I did it: I saved my money from and waited for the early spring Old Town Canoe and Kayak Sale. We had a heavy snowstorm that day (Maine!), but I drove home with 3 kayaks tied to the top of my Subaru wagon. Read how I did it…
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$200
12 months ago
The price of the kayak I want was reduced! So, I might be buying it sooner than expected! Sweet.
eclecticsoul is starting to feel better
Spendy but will be worth it
13 months ago
After looking through prices on the internet for kayaks, I have made up my mind that I will need to buy a used one. Brand new kayaks can easily go for 1,000.00 and I just don’t have that kinda dough. I love to kayak but I am just not at a pro kayak level yet by any means. It would just be a leisure activity around here in the summertime so I will not need anything too fancy. I will just need to shop around more before purchasing.
buy a kayak
15 months ago
I went this weekend for the first time and I loved it. It was so easy to paddle and faster than a canoe. Maybe this will be a next summer cross off my list
etherealessence is such a lucky girl!
For now...
15 months ago
We are not going to purchase a kayak anytime soon since we just bought another stand up paddle board! In time, my husband and I are planning to get a kayak though. There was recently a great sale on them, but we weren’t fast enough to get in on it. But later on we will have yet another water toy :D
Living in the past
16 months ago
When I was younger, a friend and I had a couple of ocean-going kayaks that we used to navigate many of our waterways here in British Columbia. We had so much funny. I miss that.
$300
16 months ago
Is the price of the kayak I’d like to have. Hopefully, I’ll be able to come across one as cheap as the one I found for JNW. I hope to have the money for it by next summer.
mecando is fabulous
Waaaa!
17 months ago
I bought a chair for my living room instead of a kayak. And I had it upholstered too which, of course, costs more money. Where are my priorities anyway! (sigh)
A gift..
17 months ago
For our anniversary I’m buying JNW one. It’s only going to be $150 because it’s slightly used. I figure I can borrow his every once in a while…but I enjoy doing it in the company of others…
At least I’ll eventually have a new one to look forward to? I don’t know.
Loved it...
17 months ago
I went kayaking on my camping trip, and loved it! My boyfriend and I now both want one. My element can be equipped with a kayak rack, so I’m all the more excited to save up and get one.
I think it’ll be great for a workout for the summer. I run during the cooler months. Kayaking during the hotter months will be a great balance I think. :)
