Help on finding the right kayak

Don't let your frugality dictate what you really want.

I just did the maiden voyage on Saturday. Covered probably 5+miles of frog water and used muscles I never knew I had. That's after rowing a drift boat for decades!

I guess I'm out of shape!!!!!

Paddles, again don't skimp! Buy the lightest you can afford! X-a thousand strokes.....

I'm in close to 2500 with the rack, a GPS/FF, a set of wheels to get it wet. Can't even fathom 2 of them.....

Scored my Coosa deeply discounted in Grand Rapids. There's a place near the Ohio Border that carries several different brands, but they're currently closed into March. I would have loved to try several brands for comfort, but ran out of time.

Just in paddles alone, a friend of mine went through several, just to find the proper fitment. Many dealers have kayak days where one can take one for a spin. Personally, stay away from bargain brands. Even the "good ones" require energy!

Feel free to PM me! I did feel like I become "one" with my choice and hope it becomes part of a much-needed exercise regiment and allow me to fish uncharted waters, South and local!

I was fortunate enough to run into a field tester for Jackson on another forum and he gave me some pointers. Sure he was biased, but put me on right track.

Let's just say, I didn't flip the thing on Saturday!

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Help on finding the right kayak