What is the best brand/type of kayak?

I would like to surprise my husband with one, but I know nothing about them! He will be using it in lake water, doesn’t fish, and can use it year round. I know they can get pretty expensive and I want to keep it lower to mid-range price wise if possible. Any suggestions?

3 thoughts on “What is the best brand/type of kayak?”

seattlesailor2000 Post authorMay 4, 2011 at 4:26 pm

i’m impressed with the hobie line of kayaks. they have models that can be paddled, you can also get a foot powered system and even a sail option. here is a link to their web site

http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/index.html

these are sit upon kayaks so for colder weather or water you will need a wet suit.

we have also owned folbot kayaks here is a link

http://www.folbot.com/

folbots are kayaks in a bag so storage and transport is not a problem, they are very stable and suitable for big rivers, lakes and bays.

heres a link to lower priced kayaks

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Product.aspx?baseno=1437T&plp=Perception_Search_15_Touring_Kayak_-_Solo&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=PaidShopping&utm_term=Perception_Search_15_Touring_Kayak_-_Solo&utm_campaign=PCGOOGLEBASE2KX&codesProcessed=true

hope this helps

Ned Post authorMay 4, 2011 at 4:48 pm

I like the custom cedar kayaks made by Simons about $12,000 in 2005.

trunorth Post authorMay 4, 2011 at 5:09 pm

Try these two brands: