Neal Lewis Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Business is booming here in North Jersey, so I decided I need a new recreational interest to spend time and money on. I picked up a couple of kayaks earlier this summer and have been out every single weekend. Just need two more for the rest of the family. I never realized there are so many beautiful lakes within a short drive. Even been on the Hudson River. Now I understand why people are so into spending time on the water, although I think I'll stick with the non-motorized variety. Download Attachment: HPIM2790.JPG 860.71 KB
Brad Manor Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Nice boats Neal! I started paddling kayaks with my Dad 20 years ago (I've been paddling canoes almost since birth, like a good Canadian). I can't think of a better way to spend one's free time. -Brad
kurt Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Well, you remember what Frog said, don't you?
John Dirks Jr Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 I didn't know those things come with cup holders. Sweet!
Jim Katen Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 So Neal, that picture looks so appealing I find myself wondering what a tupperware kayak sells for these days? - Jim Katen, Oregon
John Dirks Jr Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Neal, think you'll ever step it up a notch? Click to Enlarge 45.04 KB
Neal Lewis Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Posted September 7, 2009 Jim, I paid $700 on sale for the Pungo 120 12 footer, complete with a dashboard & 3 cupholders. About a thousand complete with car rack, paddles, life vest. I bought a second Old Town kayak for $350, but it was crap. Slow in the water and drifted a lot. Retuned it and got a second Pungo. John, I don't think I'm doing any rolls, but we did find a great rope swing at one lake. Haven't done that in a few years. Download Attachment: KayakingatSplitRock 014.jpg 331.77 KB
Tom Raymond Posted September 8, 2009 Report Posted September 8, 2009 Neal, When you get the itch to go fast, build one of these... http://oneoceankayaks.com/index.htm ...or these http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/ ...or these http://yostwerks.com/ Just don't plan on hitting the water too soon, I've got over 200 hours into one for my son and it's a good 60 hours away from floating. Tom Nice shots btw
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