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From white water to lakes, lazy rivers, and ocean navigation, this thread is for those small water craft that you use to get around. Pictures, discussion, help buying, ideas, anything you think fits is fair game. Instead of a long OP, I'll just drop some handy getting starting links here: How to Choose a Kayak https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/kayak.html Getting Started Basics https://paddling.com/learn/category/getting-started/basics/ Lifting a canoe, picking a life jacket, lots of good getting started stuff here Kayak Terminology https://www.nrs.com/learn/kayak-terminology-beginners-guide Army Corps of Engeineers Waterway Maps https://www.usace.army.mil/locations.aspx These can be fantastic for finding cool waterways and keeping you clear of wing dams and out of danger Country Specific Pages https://www.americancanoe.org/default.aspx https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/ https://www.paddlecanada.com/ Ask questions, share pictures, tell us about your great waterways.
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I use two Kayaks: This one is a smaller Emotion brand I picked up from REI for around 300. I use it in creeks around here, since a lot of times I'm having to drag over low water and it takes a beating. Simple and cheap. It tracks pretty well and the chair isn't bad. 2nd one is a12 foot Hobie Mirage Outback:  This one is fantastic for big water and has been down the entire length of the Mississippi river no issues. It's one of the older Hobie so the seat is the old bad kind. They've updated it since on their new ones. It's also heavy as hell. The fin system on Hobie Kayaks is worth the price and the ability to keep both hands free while moving forward is fantastic.
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Jul 17, 2020 21:24
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Epitope posted:Oh sure, just ignore the boat thread i made < (I didn't see your thread...I suck) I much prefer the calm creek float to waste away a weekend: 
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Jul 17, 2020 21:37
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Epitope posted:I haven't taken a lazy river ride like that since moving away from Indiana. Lots of good ones in IN, and warm water so no stress if you tip over. Floating the water through turkey run state park is fantastic. Great views, perfect water, good swimming. occluded posted:Hey can I post in this thread about how loving excited me and my partner are to go do some kite surfing next week? I guess a board is kind of a little craft? 
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Jul 18, 2020 00:35
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Jul 18, 2020 18:36
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mcmaken6 posted:I really like canoeing on streams and rivers, but I always use a livery. I have thought about getting my own for a bit, but I just don't understand how it would work...like, if you park your car, push the canoe into the water, enjoy your trip downstream.....how do you get back to the car? Friends and family willing to pick you up or drop you off. Even if they don't have a vehicle for your boat, you can drop your boat where you put in, go park you vehicle, your friend can take you back to your boat and you paddle to your car.
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Jul 21, 2020 19:45
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 Water can get muddy as hell after flooding, but you can always find cool stuff.
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