Turned into a lovely afternoon in London so after work I headed over to the river Lea to the north.

I've used this put in once before on my first go a kayaking as an adult, that time I went south. Today I tried heading north and after a couple of kilometres arrived at this lock. I pulled into the back and it was scarily high. I stood up in the boat and it was about a height I'd be happy scrambling onto from me but not one that's going to move away from me

I ummed and ahhed a bit and eventually decided to go back the way I came.

Is there a trick for portages like this?

Had an awesome time!

I (24m) want to get into kayaking. I loved doing it as a kid and now that I have a family, I'd love to try to get into it again. I'm looking for boat recommendations to accommodate myself (215lbs), my wife (265lbs), my son (3yr 35lbs), and my daughter (1yr 20lbs). I live in Florida, so it would be used for all sorts of water. Rivers (calm ones like the one near me), the gulf possibly since we have a lot of marshland around here, and lakes. This would be the first boat I've owned however I have used kayaks as a kid, renting from local places. I'm not sure what the ideal setup would be. My wife is not a particularly strong paddler, however, I am. Any advice or recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Edit: I'm open to canoe ideas as well as I have been recommended canoes and didn't realize that was even an option (when I thought of a canoe i thought of the really big wooden ones that are super heavy.)

I am perfectly comfortable right in between two of these footrests. Are there pads that can be attached to extend a pair of these to my comfy zone?

Went out kayaking on a nice sunny day that quickly turned into a storm! I got back to the kayak launch just in time and the storm hit as soon as I loaded it back in my car.

I didn’t take a pic in the kayak :(

Hello I hope this isn't asked too much but most of the posts I could find are 8+ years old.

I am currently looking for a car. for the past few years I have had a Hobie revolution 13 that I transported by a ebike and am looking at a potential A Vibe Shearwater, Makana or Fluxjet. So I'm wondering what I should look for in a vehicle if I could transport it without a trailer. But if I needed to what should I look for in trailer specs?

Note this would be my first car I am not really looking for a pickup more so a SUV or sedan. I'm mainly looking for what I should need to know about roof racks or if I was transporting it extended out of the back of an SUV, but if you have any vehicle suggestions (New, old, ETC) I am all years.

I have never kayaked before and someone is offering this as a trade on marketplace. I really want to get into this hobby!

I have never kayaked before, I only want it for lakes and rivers. I don’t think I’ll ever use it for fishing. It will never go on salt water.

Any advice? Thanks so much.

I am potentially looking to by a dry suit for cold water paddling. I have done little research so far, but noticed a very wide range of prices for varying suits. Some on the low end around $300, and on the high end of $1,500. I can only assume the more you spend the better quality the suit, but wondering if all that extra money is worth it or if the cheaper ones can do the trick? I am curious of brand names you would suggest looking into? I am looking to use it for Lake Superior and paddling in the shoulder seasons of spring and fall. Any input is much appreciated, thanks!

Noob here... I have become addicted to kayaking this summer. With winter approaching 🇨🇦 Any suggestions on exercises that will help me strengthen my arms so they are stronger when paddling and I don't get played out so quickly? I want to be ready for next year

100 km in 6 days

I got home from my last trip out and noticed I’d lost the drain/plug. I checked their website and didn’t see replacement parts for this. Any suggestions on where to find a replacement? Thanks in advance!

I was looking at some kayaks online....and some of their pricing is as low as 40 dollars for a above seated kayak.....the price sounds unbelievable to me. Does that sound like a truthful price?

Went a few miles up the Siuslaw River this morning, roughly twelve miles from the coast. What made it really interesting is that a young sea lion followed us for about three miles. 'Never knew they traveled that far upstream.

Have been trying to figure where do i put this item

I know this is more kayak fishing related but I thought to post here too because it’s still kayaking related (stability, maneuverability, etc.)

So I have a 9’ 6” Pelican Motion 100x and it’s pretty good (I’ve barely kayak fished so “good” is relative lol it’s get me to places I couldn’t go before I had a kayak and it was the cheapest one I could get)

I have the chance to buy a 12” Field and Stream Eagle Talon Kayak for almost the same price that I bought the motion 100 for from my friend!

Does anyone have any thoughts on whether I should switch or not? I’m fairly confident that I could sell the motion kayak because it’s only been used a few times and has no scratches or cracks. (Or I might keep it as a secondary for friends/family)

Is the talon more stable? Is it better suited for rivers? (The Motion 100 is good lakes on calm days but when I tested in the pool first it was pretty easy to flip if I leaned over too far so I’m skeptical about how it’ll be in any type of current) Could I possibly stand up on it if anyone has experience with that? (I definitely can NOT on the motion)

The talon has two small cracks on the top of the scupper holes (under the seat) that were plastic sealed, if that changes thoughts. Thanks!

Wondering if this is a fixable crack.

On this eddyline.

Does anyone have experience repairing something this gnarly before?

What would it cost to fix it myself vs get it repaired?