What is the best kayak for use in the ocean with waves that range from flat to 3 ft?

Asked by toeneetee at 9:15 AM on June 25, 2009

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Posted by Andrew Gahagan at 3:22 PM on June 25, 2009

Definitely a 14 foot sea kayak. These are designed for open water kayaking. They are much better suited to cutting through waves than a recreation or white water kayak is.

Before you purchase any kayak, demo a boat or 5 to get the one that best fits you. Also, since you will be going sea kayaking, buy a few books and maybe find a seminar to attend on sea kayak safety. Kayaking on the open water is much different than kayaking a lake or river.

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Andrew Gahagan | June 25, 2009 3:22 PM

Definitely a 14 foot sea kayak. These are designed for open water kayaking. They are much better suited to cutting through waves than a recreation or white water kayak is.

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Chris Roach | June 25, 2009 5:53 PM

It's a bit of an investment in both time and money, but the kayak kits from Pygmy Boats are both beautiful and excellent boats.

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