So consider your own weight and the amount of gear and tackle you'll want to haul. You’ll want to think about the kayak’s weight capacity – especially if you are seeking a fishing kayak where you’ll be carrying more gear than just yourself, your PFD and paddle. How Much Weight Will You Be Carrying On Your Kayak? No matter what your experience level or type of activity you’ll be doing, you can’t go wrong with deciding on a Sit-On-Top kayak – which are the types of kayaks Vibe engineers for both its recreational yaks and its kayak angling yaks. They also float if the kayak capsizes, where a sit-in kayak can fill with water and sink. Sit-on-top kayaks are typically easiest to get in and out of. Here are some key decision points to help you narrow down your choices when you shop either online or at your local dealer:

Once you know which options you've got to have in order to really enjoy what you’ll be doing and where you’ll be doing it, you can then start down the path of picking the right kayak for you. Knowing the answers to these initial questions will then help you decide what features are “must-haves” and which ones you can compromise on – such as “stability”, “speed”, or “propulsion type” (ie, paddle versus pedal-drive versus motor), and other considerations. What kinds of activities will you be doing in your new kayak – such as recreational paddling or kayak-angling? Do you plan on kayaking in large rivers or lakes, or in “small or skinny” waters, or, do you plan on being on saltwater areas like bays or inshore? You need to decide how you’ll be using it and where you’ll be using it. When choosing your next kayak – or your first – it’s important to think of the process as being similar to choosing a car.

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