bobsallyh Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Having sold our canoe I am thinking about a kayak. Just to paddle around lakes and gentle streams. Nothing fancy, not into inflatables. Looking for opinions about sit-on vs. sit-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Its car top portable and the most fun an old man can stand! Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandkim Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 I dont think thats a kayak. Retired USN Engineer 2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel 2014 Crossroads Zinger 27RL (Traded) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hobie oasis with mirage drive and sail kit. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 I prefer sit on. Sit in was too confining, though it was a bit more stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRP Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 .. Looking for opinions about sit-on vs. sit-in. The sit on top vs sit inside choice is mostly personal preference, factored by where you will paddle, what kind of water conditions, what kinds of weather, and whether you prioritize staying warm & dry vs jumping in and out of the water while paddling. Visiting a dealer or rental shop and trying out both types is the best approach. I was a white water kayaker for many years, so the sit inside seemed more natural for me. But in the tropics on mostly calm water where I like to combine paddling and snorkeling, a sit on top works best. I also wouldn't dismiss inflatables off hand. There are high quality inflatables available these days and for us mobile RV'ers that need to carry all our toys on board, the convenience of an inflatable is hard to beat. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyg Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hobie oasis with mirage drive and sail kit. X2, and I much prefer sit on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 I have a bad back. The oasis comes with a removable seat that has multiple adjustments including lumbar support. It is the only one I could use without increasing my pain. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 After a nearly a year of almost always camping near water of one sort or another - I decided to pick up a Kayak. Because so much of our traveling is done outside of the summer season - I opted for the "sit in" style in the hopes that I'll be more likely to use it if I can stay more or less dry. I know that I won't be using it as a ersatz swim platform. I was a little worried about the size of the cockpit opening - purely based on comfort and safety concerns (I'm not the thin and limber man I used to be!) Ultimately picked up a Old Town Vapor 10 XT - in part because its 10' length and 49 lb weight means I can easily manhandle it on/off the toad by myself - and in part because the cockpit opening is 19.5" x 49" (which was easily the largest I was able to find). The 275 lb - 325 lb max weight capacity is a good fit for me as well. I haven't had a chance to use it much yet ... but am looking forward to fixing that soon. I bought a single boat to start with - but am hoping that my DW will give it a try and enjoy it as well. I'm hoping to add another just like it as soon as she tells me she does. It would be nice (and probably even a little safer) to have company when on the water. The Spacenorman 2012 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 43' DFT 2012 Jeep Liberty Our Travel Website: www.penquinhead.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Check out http://orukayak.com pretty slick stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 REI in Tucson had these available. Expensive....and yes you a sitting in a "cardboard" box. Box was bigger than I hope, but probably would fit in a 5th wheel storage compartment. Vladimr Steblina Retired Forester...exploring the public lands. usbackroads.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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