Best Whitewater Kayaks
Backrest lets you lean back and enjoy the ride. Multi-position foot rest lets you find your most comfortable position. Secure storage area lets you safely store items with bungees.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this bc it's weight capacity says 400lbs, & I figured it would be a perfect way to figure out if I wanted to, would enjoy or could use a hard shell kayak, without spending $500+ So I'll start with set up- relatively simple. I put mine in at a boat launch on a very slow moving river, which ended up being very helpful bc of the incline of the ramp. Since its inflatable, and somewhat flexible I was able to get my leg over it and adjust my position while straddling it and standing in the water. Since the middle sunk slightly, both the front and back end, were lifted out of the water a bit. I'm top heavy, my chest gets in the way slightly, and so does my belly, however I am able to sit up right on the floor with my legs together, in front of me, but it's not terribly comfy. I ended up sitting with my legs straight out but open with my feet slightly hanging off. When I returned to the ramp I found it slightly difficult at first to exit the kayak. I'd say it's more like 300lb person max, with 25lbs of gear split between the front & back ends to balance the weight out a bit."
"My kayak arrived 2 days after order and I had a planned to head to the lake with a friend to try it out immediately. I ordered new paddles before my kayak arrived because of so many other reviewers reporting how crappy the ones are that come with the kayak and I must agree on that point. It was easy and quick to inflate but I have yet to figure out the back pack which also is the back support, The kayak fully inflated is very light and easy to transfer from the car to the lake area. It takes a while to balance and paddle at the same time as it does not track as well as a hard shell kayak but I got into a great rhythm and figured out how far to place the paddles in the water to maintain my stride and balance."
"(I use my old paddle instead, which works far better). I found a neat way to carry the boat is to push the paddle under the triangle bungee tree on the bow and hook the back of the paddle under the seat straps. You just lift the whole thing up with one hand and carry it away!"
"The boat itself is just great- it's durable, lightweight, very stable, and comfortable (way more comfortable that any hard kayak I've been in). I have had the larger Sevylor 2-person kayak for about 3 years and am still enjoying it, got this one to add to the fleet and for solo missions."
Over twenty years of proven ability, the Scrambler 11 continues to be the kayak of choice for paddlers wanting versatility combined with fun. Durable foam padded Comfort Plus Seat Back provide cushioning, support and 4-way adjustability for all-day paddling comfort for any body type.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I also use them on the bay for relaxing scenic trips enabling me to get close-up looks at all of the bay and shore life (herons, osprey, various other shore birds, wild ponies of Assateague Island, etc.). The sit-on-top design is perfect for taking on waves in the surf and draining directly through the scupper holes. The hull design, although not a sleek/fast design is perfect for cutting through the ocean waves and swells on the bay. Great for beginners and experienced kayakers and obviously, the sit-on-top design is perfect for attacking the surf."
"Cuts through the water with maximum stability!"
"I was very happy with this purchase and especially with the way Amazon handled a minor damage issue."
"Boom... Black Friday Pricing, fast scheduled shipping, what's not to love."
"I have owned several sit-inside kayaks before, but now that I am getting older, I want something more stable and easier to get back into if I do capsize."
"As they are, they let in enough water that your feet stay exposed to water the whole time you're floating. One note on the scupper holes, they let water out as well as in, so plugging them could lead to having to manually dump water if you should get some over the bow. It is secure, so it's good for keys and other small items, but at the end of a trip it's normally got some water in it. I think you'd encounter similar "issues" with any kayak as they were never meant to be perfectly secure and dry modes of water transportation."
"I got a two inch thick one to replace this one so I don't get wet (the scupper holes are right under the seat) and to keep me from getting sore so that I paddle for longer periods of time. The cam lock hatch is good for keeping keys and Chapstick in, but it leaks pretty well, so I wouldn't trust a phone or anything in there. It does make a bit of noise when it hits the ripples in choppier waters."
"Great all around kayak - I've helped two of my friends who are in wheelchairs, kayak in this and my Scrambler XT - they loved it!"
Phase 3 AirPro Knee and thigh padding New Slidelock XL foot brace system Newly redesigned Orbix stern hatch Stern bulkhead Bungee deck rigging Comfort carry handles Molded-in kayak console Storage and gear trays with bungee TruTrack adjustable skeg system Skid plate.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This kayak is my baby."
"Love this little yak!"
"Great stability and tracking."
Best Fishing Kayaks
With scupper holes that drian the cockpit, multiple footrest positions for different size riders and reverse chine for enhanced stability, the Wave is perfect for kids recreational kayaking. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We used these all summer and the are light enough for my 6 year old to launch and take out of the lake."
"This was a birthday gift for one of my gransdons and shipped directly to him."
"My kids love this!"
"A birthday gift for my 9 year old grand daughter."
"Great for our 7 year old!"
"My grandson LOVED IT!!!!"
"My five year old loves it."
"Perfect for my 7 year old."
Best Touring Kayaks
The Sun Dolphin Aruba 10' Sit In Kayak, is a great kayak for any water enthusiast. Large open cockpit with adjustable padded seat with high back support.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Seriously, if you are interested in buying this kayak, it is available at KMART for around $180 and is the same product advertised here."
"I reviewed and researched and hunted high and low for an "inexpensive" kayak since I do not intend to become an expert and just wanted to get something to go out on a smooth lake or a well behaved river... And true kayakers will scoff at your purchase but they will grudgingly acknowledge the value of this kayak in the context of what it is made for and that is children, middle aged weekend kayakers, and people who want to destress kayaking not test their mettle against nature."
"I bought mine from a business with a headquarters in Arkansas. My girlfriend and I had signed up (off Amazon Local) for a guided kayak tour. I was looking for an activity I could do, where I could get outside, and where so long as it wasn't too extreme, the weather would not be a factor (I live in Florida, so pretty much year round we can get out). There's plenty of room in the cockpit and I don't have the foot rests all the way forward. Because the weight capacity of this kayak is 250 lbs, and I'm getting pretty close to that limit, it probably sits a bit low in the water, but I don't seem to find that to be a problem. And there is another big company out there (once famous for it's mail order catalog), and we got hers for $199.99. If you're looking into a kayak, and don't want to spend a lot of money, I would recommend the Aruba 10."
"Could you get a better kayak?"
"it is light and very easy to maneuver."
"great fun kayaks for us - we're in a cove off of a bay - great to get around in -."
"Boat is good, but should have gotten 8 footer."
"Lovely little kayak."