Jacqui's Sister & Brother in law have Kayaks and have been nagging at us to try them.
Well Jacqui's been off work this week and I'm still furloughed until Tomorrow <img alt=":(" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="/emoticons/default_sad.png" srcset="/emoticons/sad@2x.png 2x" title=":(" width="20" /> so we had a try. . . . . . . . Six days on the trot.
We've really enjoyed it.
We also went to Rockley Hobie shop for a look at the Pedal Kayaks. We spoke to a guy named Steve who let us take one each out for 10 minutes. I love the pedal option. . . . . . but not the price.
Ordered a roof rack for my car as the in-laws have said don't buy anything yet just borrow theirs til we've decided <img alt=":)" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="/emoticons/default_smile.png" srcset="/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" title=":)" width="20" />
Time will tell how much we enjoy it and I guess I'll be annoying Lofty for advice & tips .. . .. . . . . but not today as it's his Birthday. 😜
I'm off to Steve's ( My Son's ) today, Plumbing and chopping in electrics then back to work (from home) tomorrow <img alt=":(" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="/emoticons/default_sad.png" srcset="/emoticons/sad@2x.png 2x" title=":(" width="20" />
Jim
I’ll give you the same advice as anyone interested.,Don’t buy cheap new, buy decent second hand. Think about what you want it for. Think about the weight of them for getting on to your roof rack, don’t get an inflatable, if using at sea minimum of 13 feet, etc. Remember the cost of the safety gear will probably cost as much as the kayak.
Steve at Hobie also do hire sessions so if you just fancy a jolly out that’s a cost effective way of getting afloat.
Below is a good example of a decent used kayak
Thanks Steve, I wasn't going to pester you on your Birthday.
Jacqui went out again this morning so that's 7 days on the trot for her! <img alt=";)" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="/emoticons/default_wink.png" srcset="/emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" title=";)" width="20" />
Over the coming days, weeks, months I'll probably pester you with questions.
You're our Kayak Guru so I guess it's the price of fame. <img alt=":smileys-fish-746921:" data-emoticon="" src="/emoticons/smileys-fish-746921.gif" title=":smileys-fish-746921:" />
I believe you've gone over to pedal power now? And I was very impressed with them too.
Enjoy your Birthday.
Jim
how did this go Jim?
I bought one years ago. I even fitted a motor on it. But i was generally too cold, too close to the water, too unbalanced, too vulnerable, too unfit and just a bit too fat 🙂
I sold it to a guy who said he was going to use it to paddle from Cornwall to Dover with his dog. I never heard from him again but i never read any reports in the news to suggest he either did it or failed while doing it.
Everything's been on hold Graham so not been out since.
Major house extension this year so probably no time again.
Got the dog now as well. I may buy her a life jacket and take her out to see if she likes kayaking.
I'll never be as keen as Lofty though.
I just really enjoy it on a nice day.
And it costs nothing once you've bought it. (Well almost)
It’s great that Jacqui and you have enjoyed it so much, even if you’re still on furlough. The visit to Rockley Hobie shop must have been interesting, and it's good to hear that you liked the pedal kayaks, even if the price was a bit of a shock. The decision to borrow the in-laws' kayaks until you decide makes a lot of sense.If you ever travel, you might even consider trying kayaks in Dubai for a unique experience. I'm sure once you get more experience, you’ll know for sure if it's something you want to invest in. It’s also nice that you’re going to get some help from Lofty for advice in the future.
Hi Brook,
That's an old post from August 2020.
Now that I have a dog I won't be kayaking and hardly ever get the chance to go fishing.
I did enjoy it though.
Jim