I have a 10 ft kayak. In calm , shallow water. What wt. is good for me?
474431
this anchor works great with my 16' canoe in calm water, even with a little wind.
474432
I think an 8 lb mushroom anchor would be plenty for a small boat in calmwater.
474433
For my 8' pontoon boat, I use an 8 lb mushroom on lakes. I doubt you'd need more than that.
474434
A 10# mushroom anchor should be more than enough unless used in high wind conditions. Even a 5# weight would suffice in non wind and non current conditions.
2220049
I would recommend a cart with a larger wheel base. Even with my kayak unloaded it can be a touch unstable on even normal terrain. A good cart but definitely would recommend a wider based cart for the sun fish
850157
The biggest problem I've had with binoculars and looking through a camera viewfinder from my kayak on reasonably calm seas (3-4 foot swell 13 seconds) is rapid onset sea sickness. I would like like to try image stabilized (IS) binocs, but the waterproof ones are very pricey. If your boat is bigger and you're not getting regular splash, you might try the non-waterproof ones (they don't seem to make IS monoculars).
531122
I've never used it on a calm sea but I have used it in some minor rapids and it held up very well. I will say the oars that are included are pretty flimsy so you might want to invest in some aluminum ones or just higher quality ones in general. Its an excellent little fishing boat.
1228240
I don't see the point of that. Buy a board that you can carry, that's suitable for your weight, & that is suitable for your type of paddling. That should do the job!Edited to add that I'm very happy with my Greco board & paddle, & have had great customer service from the company as well.
913174
Yes. The longer and wider and thicker the better for a beginner due to the stability it brings. Its perfect for flat waters. Hope it helped. Rgds
485269
Your weight wont be an issue, but you height may be. I am 6' 190, and with the adjustable foot pegs all the way at the bottom, in narrows to where my toes are cramped by the top of the kayak. Hope this helps.
2000666
No, This kayak is best for young children, my 10 year old nephew oversized this at 100 lbs and less than 5'. I suggest you look for something larger, and if possible go to a store and size yourself for comfort before purchasing.
1269380
I've never used this outside of a lake so it's always been very calm water. But I suspect you would be ok. As far as your size, you're just fine. We've used it with folks that are over 6'2" and 300+ lbs.
1152640
I am 5'10"&185lbs,and fit fairly comfortably in this kayak. As I mentioned in my review,I would estimate a person of 6' would be about max,given the limited leg and foot room in this kayak.I would suggest a sit on top kayak for a 260lb person as a comfortable alternative to a conventional kayak.
427286
I take mine in the Gulf of Mexico to fish and no matter if the conditions are flat calm to 2 1/2ft seas with constantly shifting winds mild to gusty, in the marshes, skinny waters with oyster beds, muck and rock, I'm confident in the way this little vessel handles out there. Google Earth is a good tool to use before you go out, to find out the what the waters are like. Pay attention to the weather and use common sense in regards to conditions, your abilities and comfort zone. The kayak should get you there and back w/out incident.
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I think it's as good as any kayak. I've used it in rapids and in relatively flat seas. If you can handle a kayak, this one will work for you. I assume your question relates to whether the boat might lose air during the trip out to the island. It never lost an ounce of pressure during any of our adventures, but if I were gonna paddle a couple miles out to an island, I would take the pump and a repair kit.
17695
Go to the dry bag website for a sizing chart. I normally used a 5 liter or small bag for kayaking. Each company is a little different with the sizes. Also double check what the Amazon seller is saying for the size. This bag is a good one.
2170134
Have had no problems with kayak; however, I did lose the FIN while going across rocks. Cannot find a replacement. Just take fin off if you know you are going to be in shallow water.
2104319
I think paddle length has more to do with the width of the kayak than how tall you are. I had a shorter paddle because the salesperson said that's what I needed because I'm under 5 feet and it threw water all over me. That was the reason I bought this one and it's perfect. 84 inches should be fine with a 29 inch wide kayak.
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I use it 5 days a week for 1-2 hrs a day and sometimes on weekends too and I had it for a month or two before it needed a charge. I think it would b great for kayaking. I hardly even notice it's there. It stays where I put it and it's sooo light weight & sounds really good. Try it once if u don't like it they will take it back...I am betting you will keep it.
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For your height, you would probably be good with a 220cm to 230cm depending on the width of your kayak.