in waters choked by vegetation, kayaks
smoothly glide over the surface and get
users to places inaccessible by other
vessels. Whether for fishing, hunting or
just splashing around the beach, kayaks
appeal to a wide variety of users at an
attractive price range beginning at just
a few hundred bucks.
As time goes on, manufacturers have
continued to improve on the pioneering
vessel first used by the Inuit. With each
passing year, kayaks get a little better
and some of the newest designs are
sure to make converts of any doubters.
This article is intended to help readers
make the right choices as they seek to
join the nation's ever-growing plastic
navy.
Where's Your
Water? What's Your
Purpose?
The greatest advantage to the kayak,
perhaps, is its versatility. A floater
assumes a great deal of freedom when
not having to worry about finding a
boat ramp and dock for launching and
retrieval.
Among the most important questions
to ask when choosing a kayak is
where will you use it and for what
purpose? With so many kayaks on the
market, making a choice can be an
overwhelming task. The choice can
become much easier by considering
a few points. It is a lot like choosing
a vehicle, with choices akin to the
little shiny sports car, the big hardy
four-wheeled drive truck and points in
between. From small, brightly-colored
recreational kayaks to big, camouflage
fishing and hunting models loaded with
features, today's consumers have many
options to suit their style.
One attribute to consider is length
and width. Most consumer grade
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Marty Hughes of Lincoln fishes from a kayak at Wanahoo State Recreation Area in Wahoo in Saunders County.
