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spooky1 · 05-25-2004, 06:47 PM

If anyone is looking for a great way to get some excercise and enjoy the great outdoors I'd recomend Kayaking. I picked up a kayak a month or so ago and have been hitting the local lakes. It's great for the upper body and abs and you can't beat the scenery.

Boo · 05-25-2004, 07:33 PM

I love whispering across a lake with the ducks and loons. I use an Old Town canoe for my trips. I do cheat and put on an electric trolling motor for the long hauls to the trout waters or to troll. I have trolled to within 10 feet of an eagle and 20 feet of a mother moose with 2 calves. Great times for an old guy who likes to fish.

ickma · 05-25-2004, 07:46 PM

I have been talking about this with my friends and would really like to try it some time. Seems like something that would be most enjoyed at around 5 in the morning when no one else is around to ruin it for you.

FaderMonkey · 05-26-2004, 11:11 AM

Has anyone done any ocean kayaking? I've done some kayaking on a lake, but I'm really interested in trying out in the ocean. Is there a certain kind of kayak for it? How much do they usually run? Is there a good way to learn? (I obviously know nothing about kayaking)

stevie667 · 05-26-2004, 11:48 AM

I've done quite a bit of ocean kayaking, but i'd recommend only going out when it's warm, and after you've had a bit of practice. The boats you get are usually unskinkable ones (self draining and open toped) so that you don't screw up.
It's alot of fun, but you just have to get past the breakers, which can be harrowing at times.

I'm 2* (uk) and i do love to jump in a boat and pootle on down a river on a lazy sunday, nothing like it.
I've never been a big fan of polo or white water, always a tad to agressive for me, i'm much more at home, like said before, watching the wildlife as you go past, very relaxing.

JStrider · 05-26-2004, 09:19 PM

ive dont a bit of River kayaking... kinda stopped when i got to school... not as much time and not any good rivers...

but its a ton of fun... but before ya hit the rapids know your stuff... and atleast be able to roll in the pool... its a lot harder in the river....

05-25-2004, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
spooky1 Psycho Location: MD	Kayaking If anyone is looking for a great way to get some excercise and enjoy the great outdoors I'd recomend Kayaking. I picked up a kayak a month or so ago and have been hitting the local lakes. It's great for the upper body and abs and you can't beat the scenery.

05-25-2004, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boo Leave me alone! Location: Alaska, USA	I love whispering across a lake with the ducks and loons. I use an Old Town canoe for my trips. I do cheat and put on an electric trolling motor for the long hauls to the trout waters or to troll. I have trolled to within 10 feet of an eagle and 20 feet of a mother moose with 2 calves. Great times for an old guy who likes to fish. __________________ Back button again, I must be getting old.

05-26-2004, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	ive dont a bit of River kayaking... kinda stopped when i got to school... not as much time and not any good rivers... but its a ton of fun... but before ya hit the rapids know your stuff... and atleast be able to roll in the pool... its a lot harder in the river.... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

05-25-2004, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
ickma Insane Location: Toronto	I have been talking about this with my friends and would really like to try it some time. Seems like something that would be most enjoyed at around 5 in the morning when no one else is around to ruin it for you.

05-26-2004, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
FaderMonkey Psycho Location: Orlando, FL	Has anyone done any ocean kayaking? I've done some kayaking on a lake, but I'm really interested in trying out in the ocean. Is there a certain kind of kayak for it? How much do they usually run? Is there a good way to learn? (I obviously know nothing about kayaking)

05-26-2004, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
stevie667 Too Awesome for Aardvarks Location: Angloland	I've done quite a bit of ocean kayaking, but i'd recommend only going out when it's warm, and after you've had a bit of practice. The boats you get are usually unskinkable ones (self draining and open toped) so that you don't screw up. It's alot of fun, but you just have to get past the breakers, which can be harrowing at times. I'm 2* (uk) and i do love to jump in a boat and pootle on down a river on a lazy sunday, nothing like it. I've never been a big fan of polo or white water, always a tad to agressive for me, i'm much more at home, like said before, watching the wildlife as you go past, very relaxing.