I want a kayak for the lake, and trips down the river for fishing. I want it to be stable but good tracking. whats better?
4 thoughts on “Sit on top vs Sit in kayak?”
g_steedPost author
Excuse me! Please consider a canoe. Kayaks are movement limiting. Sit-on-tops invite wetting. Perhaps you should consider some lessons. They will give you chances to try different boats. Talk with other boaters and learn from their experiences.
Laura DPost author
Sit on tops seem to be what people like for fishing, but in one of the rivers I go to I can’t get wet, so I have a sit in. It does the trick, but it doesn’t go that straight. I never flip though.I don’t know which would track better, I don’t think short ones track well. If you want the best fishing kayak it’s a Jackson Coosa they are amazing, but pretty expensive. This thing is unbelievably stable! The guy even stands up on it. http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/kayak-fishing/coosa/
Don’t get the specific model for fishing if you get a sit in though because they add about $100 and all they do is put in a rod holder. Just go with the regular model, and put it in yourself.
alimacPost author
Have you ever considered an inflatable kayak? I use the Sea Eagle FastTrack inflatable kayak for exactly what you are looking to use one for and it works great. I chose an inflatable so that I could easily bring it anywhere I go and plus I live in a small space so it is good for storage. If you have any interest here is a review and some pictures of that kayak… http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/reviews/fast-adventure-inflatable-kayak/
RobinPost author
I have a sit on and to be honest… I hate it… My husband tried to talk me out of getting a sit on but I just didn’t listen. I’m sure sit on would be ok on a lake and I do flip quite a bit on my sit on but it doesnt get water in it and all I have to do is flip it back over and hop back on. I do want a sit in though because i just feel more safe and we use ours for the river.. I guess it just depends on what you plan on doing more
Excuse me! Please consider a canoe. Kayaks are movement limiting. Sit-on-tops invite wetting. Perhaps you should consider some lessons. They will give you chances to try different boats. Talk with other boaters and learn from their experiences.
Sit on tops seem to be what people like for fishing, but in one of the rivers I go to I can’t get wet, so I have a sit in. It does the trick, but it doesn’t go that straight. I never flip though.I don’t know which would track better, I don’t think short ones track well. If you want the best fishing kayak it’s a Jackson Coosa they are amazing, but pretty expensive. This thing is unbelievably stable! The guy even stands up on it. http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/kayak-fishing/coosa/
Don’t get the specific model for fishing if you get a sit in though because they add about $100 and all they do is put in a rod holder. Just go with the regular model, and put it in yourself.
Have you ever considered an inflatable kayak? I use the Sea Eagle FastTrack inflatable kayak for exactly what you are looking to use one for and it works great. I chose an inflatable so that I could easily bring it anywhere I go and plus I live in a small space so it is good for storage. If you have any interest here is a review and some pictures of that kayak…
http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/reviews/fast-adventure-inflatable-kayak/
I have a sit on and to be honest… I hate it… My husband tried to talk me out of getting a sit on but I just didn’t listen. I’m sure sit on would be ok on a lake and I do flip quite a bit on my sit on but it doesnt get water in it and all I have to do is flip it back over and hop back on. I do want a sit in though because i just feel more safe and we use ours for the river.. I guess it just depends on what you plan on doing more