I've never kayaked but would love to start. this seems perfect (price as well for a first timer). Would this work well for calm lakes with a 55lb dog? or should I get a sit on top kayak?
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I imagine this would work quite well for the scenario you've described. It worked well on the marina with a 120lb girlfriend, so a calm lake and large dog should be no problem.
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Ok for lake not sure if it's suitable for dog. Dogs claws could rip the vinyl .
913174
Yes. The longer and wider and thicker the better for a beginner due to the stability it brings. Its perfect for flat waters. Hope it helped. Rgds
1853119
We have not had a problem and often launch of the beach. We do lift the kayak going into the water until the skeg clears the ground. But sometimes coming in on a wave we do end up in shallow water no damage so far. Love our kayak. Very very happy with it. We go in seas, rivers and lakes. We do try to be careful with the skeg though.
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I just ordered the Airhead (but from Walmart.com...where it was 80$ less) I finally found a review where one person had bought both boats (also the Sea Eagle 370 pro) and he swears the airhead is much better: http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/airhead-performance-12-travel-kayak-2-person-reviews (1th review Dont dimiss this one) Airhead has better material and tracking, seats are better and the bottom is more stiff. It even looks better. I also found some youtube videos and must say the seaeagle looks like it sinks in the middle too much. The airhead sidewalls also look much lower (easier to paddle and of course to get in after swimming). Some airhead might have problems with leaks (I will return it easely in the next Walmart if it leaks...), the SeaEagle is reported to look a little bit dirty after a few uses because the white color takes on black or blue stripes. I paid 400 with two 96" paddles, two life vests, electric 12v pump and a hand pump (for the extra psi)
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I weigh a little less than 200 lbs and this kayak handles my weight without a problem. I don't have any experience with other kayaks but I'm confident this 12 footer would handle larger users as well as any of them. Getting in and out is the tricky part with any kayak but I have found the Riot to be really stable. I would suggest checking out the various websites that give tips on best methods for getting in and out of kayaks and how to best operate them. Before making your final purchase decision I would also recommend trying out various kayaks. Rent a couple and see how they perform. I hope this information helps.
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At 6'5", it will be a tight fit. I am 6'3" and I tip the scales at 205 lbs. The kayak is a bit rolly polly for me but we bought two of these for the grand kids and they really like them. It may be more than your budget will allow, but you may want to consider a Jackson kayak. It seems as big as an ore carrier, but it has more than enought room for a cooler, a dog, etc.
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Hi, Before I purchased my 2 Kayaks I was advised to get a 12 foot flat bottom. I bought a 10 foot in the water and a 2 man 12 ffot on top of the water Kayak. Both are set up for fishing. I much prefer the 10 foot Sun Dolphin. Not only was it cheaper, it handles so much easier in the water. It is light enough that I can acrry it alone from the car to the water and I am over 50 y/o female. I love the 10 foot Kayak also because I can just throw it the back of my pick up, no special gear needed. The larger one is a little to large for that. Hope this helps.
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You bet. Mine loves it and cries if left behind. I had my lazy 230lb husband and 70 lb lab on it last summer. I use a yoga mat although board is tough. I sit in low beach chair and use it as a kayak alot with the dog. She likes to walk around on it rather than sit still so stand up paddling is a balance exercise with her aboard!
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In the Sound. I might be okay. With a small motor and gear it might be weighted down a little. I have taken mine in mostly lakes with my 7 yr old. The floor works great. He can stand up and fish and it stays very sturdy. Two adults can lean to one side and it doesn't feel like it might tip. It stay flat on the water. Hope that helps... Good luck
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You could fish with this kayak. Casting might roll some, but small lake, river fishing should be ok. try to get the better seats. we have the cheaper blowups and they really aren't as good- too low and not enough back support. there is enough room between seats for tackle box, worms, and you could tie a stringer off the bow or stern. Large fish might pull you around, though ;-).
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I would recommend a cart with a larger wheel base. Even with my kayak unloaded it can be a touch unstable on even normal terrain. A good cart but definitely would recommend a wider based cart for the sun fish
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For this price, this is an excellent inflatable kayak. Used it last spring on a river with ice flows still on it and it handled very well with 2 of us in it paddling up, down and across stream as needed to avoid ice.. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work in salt water.
877497
I'm sure the boat would be fine, but the oars are another issue. They are cheaply made so I would be sure to get longer/better quality oars for the trip. Have fun!
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Unfortunately I can't really answer that as we use them on a small pond that is flat as glass most days. I've done some wave riding in OBX on others and just my gut opinion is that any surf over 3ft could be hard to stay on. The big plus with sit on the top kayak is the safety from the fact that you can't get stuck upside down like a sit inside kayak. Hope this helps.
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I've never used it on a calm sea but I have used it in some minor rapids and it held up very well. I will say the oars that are included are pretty flimsy so you might want to invest in some aluminum ones or just higher quality ones in general. Its an excellent little fishing boat.
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Weight is fine - and this board would work up to about 57" tall, if a beginner. It's a soft top, so will get dented, but so far so good. Minimal wear, and the fins have taken quite a few rides up onto the sand and rocks without damage. We've only used the board for a couple of month's, but it's in pristine condition, and used 4 - 5 times a week. Hope this helps.
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Definitely! I have sat on the front while my husband paddled and we did fine on a lake. I'm 5'3/110 - he just had to be more cautious when paddling