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any kayakers out there?

Published Sep. 6, 2008

I'm thinking about trying kayaking for recreation among some other activities. Feeling the need to get outside more and more lately. Any advice from veteran kayakers?



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Decide what you want to paddle , lakes or rivers & creeks. Find some poeple who already paddle the kind of water you want to try and hang in there with them. Most paddlers are tickled to introduce a "newbie" to the sport, so don't buy anything at first, as most have extra stuff they've accumulated and are more than happy to let you share it when you paddle with them. Of course you'll probably be expected to help out with the shuttles in return for the "borrowing" but that's part of the gig. Buy a paddle magazine or two, rent or buy some paddle safety DVD's, check out the Carolina Canoe Club website http://www.carolinacanoeclub.org/ for all kinds of helpful info. and then get in there and get your feet wet. Learn all you can about area rivers BEFORE you get on them. Several have some really bad spots particularly during and after a high water event. Most area rivers are "braided" meaning theres several branches interwoven as you paddle down them, not one main stem all of the time.

...take lessons and learn to roll....

Are you thinking about moving water, i.e. rivers, or places like Lake Crabtree and Falls Lake? I'm a big fan of "still" water kayaking but I'm terrified of rivers - I fell out of a raft in the middle of a Class V rapid several years ago in western NC and hate fast water ever since.

There are lots of places around that rent kayaks - REI, Great Outdoor, etc. - so give that a try before buying. You might also want to consider joining the co-op at REI (their version of a frequent shopper card), because that will get you into their garage sales, which are fantastic. I got my kayak for $150 at one of their garage sales!

cowlove - no.

Palin kayaks.

AnnaMarie did you go to UNCG?

My advice is before you try a river, go somewhere like the lake first, to get accustomed to the movements before running the risk of falling out someplace like a river! :) Best of luck - we really enjoy it, and its great for fishing old farm ponds!!

Don't go right now. The rivers are swollen. But do try it after hurricane season. It's a blast.

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