What is a good kayak to purchase?
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The flatter the bottom, the easier to roll = whitewater.\n\nA more V shaped hull is for paddling distances.
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My dad made a 16' cedar strip canoe.  \n\nIt is beautiful, light, and quiet on the water.  I know there are books available at Barnes and Noble or Borders, but I know he just created the form and learned how to fiberglass finish the outside.  \n\nGood luck!
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A company called Concept2 makes a great rowing machine.  Here's a link to their site:\n\nhttp://www.concept2.com/05/default.asp?bhcp=1\n\nAlthough it's not the cheapest on the market it is one of the best and if you look around you can pick up a used one at a very reasonable price.  You might want to try searching Craigslist and see if they have one near you or even the local classifieds.
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yhea just go to Ask.com and ask about it and u will get a few differnt option.\nor...\nForward Paddling for Sea Kayakers: More Driving Force\nTake a closer look at your own techniques and learn how to improve.\n\nGORP - Reading Water and Maneuvering a Kayak\nLearn about momentum conversion, how to read a river, targeting, turning, and acceleration.\n\nGreenland Paddling\nA novice discussed his experiences with this alternative style of paddle.\n\nKayak Surfing - The Moves: How To Do Them\nLearn the basics of the stern squirt, pirouette, front loop, and the bongo ride. Also learn the rules of kayak surfing.\n\nLong Distance Touring Stroke, The\nDon't wear yourself out before you reach the goal. Learn how to efficiently paddle over the long run.\n\nPaddling a Sea Kayak in a Straight Line\nNot being as easy as it looks, this article will help you learn how much power to apply during the different parts of each stroke.\n\nfound this at look.com andtyped in search "how to paddle a Kayak"
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well skateboards as a package... wont be that cheap... however there are some higher end variflexs that are around that price range for an ok package.\n\nfind a used deck... and some cheap but nice bearings... and get ya other parts used\n\nor ask some kid you know with a used deck.
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Definitely canoe. There's no room in a kayak for your camping gear, let alone a shotgun, a sack of duck decoys and a labrador retriever. \nYep - it's got to be a canoe.
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Depends on what you're looking for.  My first answer would be Born Free.  Nice rig - well built - but a bit on the higher side of the price range.  Another choice would be Lazy Daze, which seems to have a good following in Class C coaches.
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The most popular kayak for beginners is probably "Pungo", by Wilderness Systems. It comes from 10 to 14 feet, with the 10 ft. called the Pungo 100, 12 ft. Pungo 120, etc. The taller you are the longer your boat needs to be. You can find them at most kayak stores, or request a catalog from wilderness systems online. They have a lot of choices, like colors, and special "angler" and "camper" features. Another popular model from Wilderness System is the Pamlico, which is a sit-on-top kayak, which weighs a little more. This company makes really popular beginner kayaks that have great stablity. Good luck with it.
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if you're talking about capacity, it depends on boat to boat.\n\ngenerally speaking, most of the "middle of the road" kayaks (touring or recreational) can handle about 300-400lbs... I have seen larger touring (sea) kayaks that can hold almost 500lbs, but those are few and far between. There are also "pakboats" kayaks that have about 250lbs capacity.
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kayakweekly.com has a few ideas\n\ngood luck
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You will get a better value by looking at used boats. Also off season [like now] is a good time to look around for a good deal. Fresh water use on a boat and engine are not as hard as salt water, so it's reasonable that you'l find something in good condition.
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I would take it to the shop and ask them to apply it. My only concern is that people often use rudders to compensate for bad paddling techniques, and it also changes the turning moment of the craft to the rear, so the kayak wants to pivot from the rear, not from the center. If it is to be used to compensate for a weather helm (turning upwind while paddling in a crosswind) maybe a retractable skeg would be a better alternative. The last concern is that if you are coming in with a following sea in windy weather, as your kayaks rear lifts with a wave, your rudder comes out of the water when you need it most, and that is when the craft will have a tendency to broach and tumble, which can be a real problem. The Europeans use a retractable rudder that is at least 1 meter from the aft of the boat and stays in the water at all times. Just thoughts to ponder, thanks for listening.
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Well first you need to buy a ccs mag. Then you can look at the boards. Personal I like the Zero boards with element barring or abek 3,5,or 9s. The  trucks are your choice. You can also buy a complete board and not have to worrier about getting different trucks and Bering's.
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Check out Estes Rockets and buy a complete kit, easiest way to get started.  Should be available in local stores also.
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Depends. What type of boat are you looking for? Do you want a "fishing boat",( a boat mainly used to fish from), a "pleasure/run-about", ( used mainly for day-trips & riding around in), or a "cruiser" ,( used like a "RV" on the water). \n\nHow many people do you want to be able to take on your boat? Are you going to be using it in "fresh" or "salt-water"? Ocean cruising?\n\nFlat bottom, V-hull, Semi-V hulled?\n\nYou have to answer these questions before I can give you any advice on the type of boat to purchase.
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Good models start at 150 $.\nWilson is a good brand. So is Head. Some Yonex and Prince are quite good as well.\nBut the brand is not the main concern. Racket stifness, weight and balance are what make them a good one one for each individual according to your style of play, your power and so on.\nGet some guidance from a professional coach who knows your game and strengths and weaknesses.
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Mono- or Multihull?\n\nThe multihulls are more "stable" in that the multiple hulls provide for a smoother ride.\n\nThey both have their pros and cons, so you should probably come to terms with what kind of hull you want before you decide on specific makes of boats.