so i just bought a coleman venture kayak sit-in. used of course. came with paddle and back rest. just no skirt. perhaps ill get one at some point.

now its kinda cool, the guy had a little trolling motor rigged to it (i bought it without).

anyone else have one?

is falls lake a good area to kayak? im sure it is, its the closest to my place (about 5-10 mins away)... i like gaston (when its not crowded), but its a little over 1 hour away.

the beach is out of question, i could go and kayak in the sound, but id rather stay around here.

8/28/2008 3:37:44 PM

i have an RPM dagger that i removed the inset and skirt from for still-water paddling

8/28/2008 4:20:29 PM

beardawg has one ... im sure he would be just itching to get out there with ya.

but i've always wanted one just for still water paddling.

how much did you pay for it used if you dont mind me asking.

8/28/2008 4:50:08 PM

^^^At the southeastern part of Falls Lake, where the dam is, there's a big kayak place called Paddle Creek. They do trips down the river that leaves Falls Lake (right where their store is). I mean, you got your yak, so just throw it in there and fuck an organized trip. Unless you want to pick up some Meryl Streep River Wild skills.

8/28/2008 5:04:38 PM

There are a couple of canoe and kayak put in's at the Haw River. I've boated out there before and it seems pretty cool.

8/28/2008 5:13:45 PM

gunzz... i paid $225 for it.

some go for like 300-400 or so. kayaks kinda hold thier value..

^^ yeah ive heard of paddle creek, i was going to paddle with them a while ago but never had the time. i might paddle down thier little river deal to see whats up. ive heard its a couple miles long. takes a few hours.

8/28/2008 5:47:52 PM

went at gaston lake this weekend.

good stuff.

9/1/2008 4:25:03 PM

I've got a Wilderness Systems Pungo w/ dashboard (removable insert on front w/ an extra dry hatch and cupholder. good for packing lunch and sunscreen). My boyfriend has a Perception Prodigy. We love them. My only complaint is i'm a little short so it can be difficult to get comfortable with the foot rests.

If you only have a few hours on the weekend and can't get away, Lake Johnson isn't so bad. It can get a little crowded on the weekends, but Sundays have been the best in my experience. It's like $3 to launch for the day (cash or check only). AND if you have a friend that wants to go with you that doesn't have a kayak, they can rent one there. When the level is high enough there are a couple of spots you can venture in to to get away from the crowd.

9/1/2008 5:25:25 PM

perhaps i'll go tomorrow.

i have two now, well i have one, my uncle has one, but i keep it at my house.

prolly gonna hit up falls lake/river area

9/14/2008 10:22:03 PM

i have a 14' canoe

i'm still trying to get somewhere to keep it in raleigh

9/14/2008 10:42:56 PM

Man up dude

9/14/2008 11:54:14 PM