I have two tandem kayaks that my family use - one by LiquidLogic and one by Jackson. Both purchased at Delaware Paddlesports, so unfortunately not that local. They come with built in rod holders and cup holders, as well as a 'dry storage' area.
Both are extremely stable for two people, and even my 80 year old parents felt comfortable hopping on for a paddle on calm water. One downside is they weigh a freakin ton, so just need to ensure you and your wife can lift it on top of the car, and carry it down to the water ok. But all that weight is what helps ensure the stability.
One of the main things I focused on was the removable seats, because if these were not comfortable then nobody was going to use the kayak. Both these kayaks came with very comfortable mesh like seats that provided a lot of back support and airflow. Compare this to the type of seat you get on a cheaper kayak from say Malibu, and you realize pretty quickly that a cheap seat makes for a miserable experience and a kayak that will just sit in your garage.
Don't get caught up in the carbon fiber paddle nonsense. Those are akin to the ceramic coat upgrade the car salesman pushes on you. Just make sure you get the right length paddle based on how tall you are.
The folks at Delaware Paddlesports were super helpful, so maybe give them a call to pick their brain a bit so you are well armed with info before heading to Annapolis Canoe and Kayak.
Just remember that in addition to the kayak, you'll be dropping coin on paddles, life jackets, roof rack with tie down straps, and possibly a set of kayak wheels if it's a long trip from the car to the water (again these kayaks are heavy). If the kayak will sit outside when not in use then Amazon have pretty cheap kayak covers which help protect it from the elements.
Best of luck!
> On Apr 26, 2024, at 11:53 AM, 'Greg Feder' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Greetings, hive mind.
>
> I'm looking for a tandem kayak my wife and I can paddle on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and fish from as well. We've found canoes too tippy, but maybe we didn't know what we were doing?
>
> We've been to Front Royal Canoe and we're planning a trip to Annapolis Canoe and Kayak. Does anyone have a recommendation for a boat, thoughts on inflatables, and/or a recommendation for a shop with good inventory and knowledgeable staff? What (other than weight) are some factors we should consider in looking at different boats?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Cheers,
>
> -- Greg
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> --
> http://www.tpfr.org
> ---
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/631DC87A-0F6E-4A24-8F29-62E1E8DB965D%40yahoo.com.
--
http://www.tpfr.org
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/26BC02FB-A3DD-4E58-9BC2-97E4DB26E95A%40gmail.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment