picky
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I bought a pedometer this weekend. Now when I go walking along the beach, I can see how far I've gone. And I'll stay bikini-trim! :floor: (Laughing at my own joke because you know what they say about the spirit being willing but the flesh being weak...)

Next thing I want is a kiyak but I'm waffling on that a bit because I don't know anything about them except that they look way cool out on the water. I have horrific memories of over ten years ago, canoeing with my husband in the North Georgia mountains, and almost coming to blows with him over the fact that someone (I'm not naming names) kept paddling and making the canoe go round and round in circles. I'm afraid it might be deja vue with a kiyak, but as I said, they look soooooo cool; it makes me want one anyway!

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Kurt avatar
Admin
#2
I bought a pedometer this weekend. Now when I go walking along the beach, I can see how far I've gone. And I'll stay bikini-trim! :floor: (Laughing at my own joke because you know what they say about the spirit being willing but the flesh being weak...)

Next thing I want is a kiyak but I'm waffling on that a bit because I don't know anything about them except that they look way cool out on the water. I have horrific memories of over ten years ago, canoeing with my husband in the North Georgia mountains, and almost coming to blows with him over the fact that someone (I'm not naming names) kept paddling and making the canoe go round and round in circles. I'm afraid it might be deja vue with a kiyak, but as I said, they look soooooo cool; it makes me want one anyway!

Kayaks are fun and they come in one or two person varieties. Rent one and try before you buy.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#3
easy fix is to get solo kayak(s).

Kurt is right, rent them first and work a deal so that if you buy one, they will give your rental fee back. Yellowfin, in Grayton Corners, is having a sale on used kayaks, and a few specials on new ones.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
FYI - The longer the kayak, the faster it can go, but the more difficult it is to turn. If you are looking for something to putz around in the waves, look for a shorter boat, which will enable you to ride the waves.
pickyAuthor
#5
Thanks for the advice (and the correct spelling :cool: ). What about the round-and-round factor that nearly drove me to divorce? If we get in a two-man kayak, and he's right-handed and I'm left handed, will a kayak go crooked in the water like a canoe does?

Or does this really boil down to "get in the water and try it yourself" scenario? I reallly, really, am fascinated with kayaks--see them all the time around sunset when we're in the water and it's calm out on the gulf--but on the other hand, I reallly, really love my husband. I don't want to kill him over ziggedy zaggedy rowing!
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#6
Thanks for the advice (and the correct spelling :cool: ). What about the round-and-round factor that nearly drove me to divorce? If we get in a two-man kayak, and he's right-handed and I'm left handed, will a kayak go crooked in the water like a canoe does?

Or does this really boil down to "get in the water and try it yourself" scenario? I reallly, really, am fascinated with kayaks--see them all the time around sunset when we're in the water and it's calm out on the gulf--but on the other hand, I reallly, really love my husband. I don't want to kill him over ziggedy zaggedy rowing!

I highly recommend one-seaters for many reasons. If you want to play together, buy two. By the way, with a kayak, you use a double sided paddle so you should be able to go straight if you are coordinated. Thinking about the canoe, when paddling on opposite sides, you should be able to go fairly straight only if you guys are putting out similarly equal power. ie- if he is a lazy guy and not paddling as hard as you, the boat will steer to one side. Now if you guys are both paddling on the same side, you will circle around. There are several other ways to circle. ... I would definitely get two solo boats.
pickyAuthor
#7
"...able to go straight if you are coordinated..."

Now there's the rub.
Beach Comber
#8
I have a sit on top kayak single person. It does well in the lake and the gulf. I love it. It's nice by yourself too. Clears the mind in no time. Get one and have a blast!!
Landlocked avatar
Beach Fanatic
#9
I have a sit on top kayak single person. It does well in the lake and the gulf. I love it. It's nice by yourself too. Clears the mind in no time. Get one and have a blast!!

Hey, is it easy to dump yourself out of one of those things? I would imagine its pretty hard to get back in if you're out deep.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#10
Hey, is it easy to dump yourself out of one of those things? I would imagine its pretty hard to get back in if you're out deep.

Sounds like another possible LL story to me! Can I go with you LL????
Landlocked avatar
Beach Fanatic
#11
Sounds like another possible LL story to me! Can I go with you LL????

There's no doubt a story would result from me trying to pilot a kayak. Something would happen for sure.

You can come along but you might want to bring a floatation device.
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#12
There's no doubt a story would result from me trying to pilot a kayak. Something would happen for sure.

You can come along but you might want to bring a floatation device.



Just don't bring the tiller.
Landlocked avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
Just don't bring the tiller.

:lolabove:

Hey, I just found a way to identify SJ next time I'm down. I'll just start tilling up a dune and he'll show up and take my picture!
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#14
:lolabove:

Hey, I just found a way to identify SJ next time I'm down. I'll just start tilling up a dune and he'll show up and take my picture!


Don't forget to wear your white shirt and thong.
RiverOtter avatar
got any pics?
#15
:lolabove:

Hey, I just found a way to identify SJ next time I'm down. I'll just start tilling up a dune and he'll show up and take my picture!

:idontno: I dunno.... He might just woop your arse :boxing: :biggrin:
Landlocked avatar
Beach Fanatic
#16
I was thinking the last thing I'd hear was a shovel hitting the back of my head. And rightfully so.

PANG! Thud
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#17
Don't forget to wear your white shirt and thong.


I'm dying now!!!! That tiller will surely throw you in the water!!
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#18
Oh yeah- thong must be khaki- you want to be able to have good black and white professional pic to hang in your house.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#19
:idontno: I dunno.... He might just woop your arse :boxing: :biggrin:

BB's in a sling shot put a nice sting on the buttocks. :lol:
Landlocked avatar
Beach Fanatic
#20
BB's in a sling shot put a nice sting on the buttocks. :lol:

:floor:

Man that would hurt so dang bad. I've been popped a few times with a bb gun and a slingshot sounds worse.
pickyAuthor
#21
Tell me when it's safe to go on the water. :rolling:
CJ avatar
Beach Lover
#22
Don't listen to the single kayak crap. It is worth risking a divorce scenario to be able to kick back and let hubby do the work while you enjoy the views. The biggest thing to consider is getting it to the water. If you do not have a permit to drive it to the beach it gets pretty exhausting carrying it to the water and is even worse carrying it back. Another benefit of renting is they will lug the thing for you. But we love ours...have not tipped it yet but have gotten out on purpose and manged to flop back in.

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