eraclito said:

It depends on how much you're willing to pay and the weather where you are.
I live in Florida, and it gets really really hot and muggy here for a good part of the year.

Flotation vests can go for as little as 30 US dollars to as much as 150 US dollars.

Mine cost about 120 I think. It's primary floats are in the front as opposed to the back (Which would retain heat), and it allows me more manueverabilty than the normal vest (so I can take pictures).

Another thing you may want to purchse is a dry bag (you can get really nice ones for cheap). Dry bags allow you to place your belongings in them without getting wet (and trust me--no matter how careful you are, they WILL get wet).

Imago said:

dry bag, whistle and flotation device with floats at the front, got all of that.

question: where do i store the onboard motor for times of laziness?

..

eraclito said:

LMAO!!!

They make trolling motors for kayaks now.

http://www.canopy.net/sunspot Not cheap. But not too expensive.

They don't go very fast, and are very silent, becuase they're used primarily for fishing--Fishing from kayaks is EXTREMELY popular here in Florida now becuase kayaks can get into hidden nooks that regular boats just can't get to. But for some folks, manuevering the paddles, then the fishing line gets combersom, so some people use trolling motors.

Personally, I haven't actually seen one in real life, and I've seen plenty of fisherman on kayaks.

eraclito said:

That's roughly 13 feet I believe.

Go for it!

Imago said:

I think it's more like 11.

My :

GET A LONGER BOAT.

It is SO much work to keep a short kayak tracking properly, especially if there is so much as a breeze. I've been surprised when trying out different kayaks how huge the length issue really is.

HereToRockYourWorld said:

i worked it out to be just over 12 feet long

no?

eraclito said:

http://www.unitsconverter.net/

emm said:

thank you

the convertor calls it at 12 feet 3 inches

long enough ?

eraclito said:

It beats the 9 footer.

Is there an opportunity for you to ride it before buying? To test it out?

Imago said:

not really, its a 5 hour drive away, if i am going that far
i am buying the fucking thing

lol

I, personally, like 17 long, hard, slick feet.

HereToRockYourWorld said:

are we still talking about kayaks

Just to keep this wonderful thread going despite the cocks, balls, assholes, toejame and whatever, , my first kayak trip with what was then my new kayak:

http://www.danonderdonk.com/

Imago said:

Whatever...I posted that I would love to Kayak but do not want to do it alone and I was totally ignored so I hope your thread goes down....big time...


Oh wait...

maybe I should not post this then...what the hell I will do it now so I will not be bumping it back up later..

Shanti1 said:

Ok, so when the water gets swimmable, we're going to Caldesi Island!

Jersey can go too. I want to get him in a bathing suit.

Imago said:

YEAH!!!!! Sounds good!!

I heard he wears a Speedo to the beach

Shanti1 said:

Oh! the humanity!!!

These are really awesome, Dan.

I will visit Florida, some day.

Flambe said:

You better had do!!

Shanti1 said:

I will, if only to hear your interesting sentence structure!

Flambe said:

Hehe!! A friend of mine says that to me and it makes me laugh every time

Shanti1 said:

Flambe said:

You better hurry to Florida- not sure how long I will live her once my lease is up in September.

Shanti1 said:

eh.. well if you're still in the States... i will no doubt be in cali some time this year... and will probably end up moving there.... again.

Shanti1 said:

I will, if only to hear your interesting sentence structure!

Flambe said:

oh damn

Imago said:

Hey that was smooth...hehehe



That was the kinkiest thing anyone has ever said to me..ha!!

Hey I need to quite posting on your lousy thread about Kayaking...hehe