Dumpster 0 #1 April 29, 2010 The wife and I are seriously considering getting a couple kayaks - We plan on doing lakes, ponds, slower rivers, etc. - No crazy whitewater stuff (at least not yet). Maybe a one or two night camping trip once in a while, and some fishing. I wasn't surprised to find a bunch of different choices in all price ranges. I'd like to stay in the $500.00 per boat range, (before accessories) Can anybody point toward some resources, or what ever - We linve in NE Illinois, not far from the Fox river. We also plan on visiting SDC several times this year. Thanks in advance everyone !!! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #2 April 29, 2010 This site has some good info: http://www.paddling.net/ I've got some sit-on-top kayaks right now, but I want to eventually get a sit-in touring kayak too. One of mine, a Cobra Explorer, I bought used (I think it was $500) from a guy who used it for fishing, and I think they're pretty popular for that. You may want a sit-in though, so that you don't get wet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #3 April 29, 2010 Thanks, I'm checking it out now ! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 April 29, 2010 I have a Perception Dancer (http://www.perception.co.uk/) which I use on slow /still water in East Anglia (flat part of the U.K) and love it. It's an older (discontinued) model but suits me well. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #5 April 29, 2010 Wife ???? I recall you getting divorced not long ago ? no.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #6 April 30, 2010 Got divorced four years ago - remarried two years ago !! Found two Pamlico 100's for sale - going to check them out in a few days...! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #7 April 30, 2010 QuoteThe wife and I are seriously considering getting a couple kayaks - We plan on doing lakes, ponds, slower rivers, etc. - No crazy whitewater stuff (at least not yet). Maybe a one or two night camping trip once in a while, and some fishing. I wasn't surprised to find a bunch of different choices in all price ranges. I'd like to stay in the $500.00 per boat range, (before accessories) Can anybody point toward some resources, or what ever - We linve in NE Illinois, not far from the Fox river. We also plan on visiting SDC several times this year. Thanks in advance everyone !!! I am in Indiana and have a couple of Ocean Kayaks (don't let name fool ya - great for lakes and rivers). I have a scrambler and a scupper pro... In your price range and a great all around kayak. My 9 year old has the Kea and we all absolutely love our kayaks... http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/single_kayaks/scrambler.htmlKim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #8 May 1, 2010 We've got our eye now on a pair of Pelican Persuit 100's Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
