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I am a BCU member but not too happy with clubs regarding SOT kayaks many still think they are not able to cope with all but rivers, how wrong can they be.
I generally paddle Thames or South Coast Hampshire or Sussex. No objection to rivers but prefer the sea or estuary weather permitting.
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This year I have seen endless amounts of sit on top kayaks and to be honest, I don´t know if they really have me convinced. I thoroughly end kayaking in a closed cockpit kayak (what I consider to be ¨normal¨kayaks). What are the benefits on these open kayaks? Can you enjoy kayaking as much as you...
I have heard that there are folding kayaks (I am really on the hunt for a folding canoe but I´m not sure if they exist) but I´m just wondering what they are like to paddle. How small do they fold up? Are they light as well?
What really worries me is if they are difficult to paddle. I wouldn´t wan...
Is it akward paddling a tandem kayak? Where would the stronger paddler sit, in the front or the back? Are they difficult to manouver? Are there many kayak venues that offer taster sessions? I had thought about it because my brother has a disability and I thought it would be something we could do tog...
Is kayaking a validwork out? I am trying to lose those last (and forever stubborn) 5lbs and I was just wondering how many calories can be burnt an hour. Is it a good work out? I imagine so for the arms and back, but it doesn´t work the legs at all, does it?...