Outdoor Sports Mullingar guide to Sit-on-Top Kayaks.
For the ultimate experience on the water, you won't forfeit comfort for performance. While being stable and manageable, these kayaks don't sacrifice their exciting technical capabilities. For lakes or slow-moving rivers, novice users get a world-class ride while advanced users can take advantage of performance design features for more speed and tracking. Turn the perfect day into the ride of a lifetime.
Sit-on-top kayaks offer the ultimate experience on the water, they are similar in shape to traditional kayaks but rather than sitting inside the kayak, you actually sit on top of it. Most are made with a durable plastic which makes them very sturdy, less expensive and easier to paddle. They're surprisingly comfortable, especially for tall people who struggle with leg room in traditional styles, offer good back support, practical for touring, fishing and good old fashioned fun and frolics. When paddling a traditional enclosed kayak you have to be flexible enough to slide into the cockpit, not such an easy task for some people. Not to mention, getting out can be harder than getting in. Sit-on-top kayaks are easy to enter and exit, especially if you are in the water. You never feel trapped or cramped.
You may be surprised to learn that sit-on-top kayaks offer a substantial amount of stability in the water because they are created with wider hulls to accommodate the increased center of gravity. Sit-on-top kayaks are great for beginners to help boost confidence in the water when learning how to paddle on lakes or slow-moving rivers. Novice users get a world-class ride while advanced users can take advantage of performance design features for more speed and tracking. Sit-on-top kayaks can be used on lakes, canals, rivers and the sea for coastal touring or surfing. The midlands easy access to Lakes, Canal’s and rivers makes it perfect for getting started in a sport that offers great family and individual fun not to mention the health benefits that are associated with an aerobic and physical exercise.
There are 3 golden rules of kayaking:
1: Never go alone.
2: Always wear a buoyancy aid.
3: Should always know how to swim.
