Buying Your First Kayak - What to Buy?

[@hankb1604]

Great advice in this video! Buy your first 3 -10 kayaks used so you really know what you want in a kayak and how you want to paddle. You can probably resell it in a year or two for the same amount as you bought it. Also, take some lessons early while learning to paddle & join a paddling club!

[@PaddlinDutchman]

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[@manisavvy9632]

My sweetheart got us fishin kayaks, we use them for fishin, but they are also great for days where we wanna paddle around with our friends.

[@Orangeshebert]

Went on my first kayak trip two weeks ago. A shallow twisting creek that dumped into a peaceful lake. I’m in love! Just bou go t my own boat and am eager to explore. Loved this video and appreciate the info!

[@TuncTurel]

I was talking to my girlfriend recently about getting a boat because we like to go paddling in the Kromme Rijn here and it's almost always flat and chill. She wanted to get one of those blow up boats and I've been apprehensive about just getting one because I don't know much about this sport. This video hit the spot for me and we can filter our options better now. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Thanks bro! 🤟

[@nick3795]

Just come back from Cornwall, UK where we had some fun in an inflatable, it took me back to surf riding as a kid. Your opinion and advice is well appreciated, I'd love to kayak more regularly, I think however it will remain a holiday treat!

[@Hellhamster]

People .... I have severe PTSD problems but even kayaking in the Netherlands is so tranquil and full of animal live ..if that doesn’t work than nothing well , really love to go explore and a kayak is my recommended boat

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Good on you man! 💪

[@manisavvy9632]

I do agree. I live in Texas in the US. I also have ptsd, severe anxiety disorder and depression, kayaking is one of those things that are so so peaceful and freeing for me.

[@lessatwi1]

Brilliant honest bunch of tips. Thnx.

[@SparturaiMMA]

Yes duuude!!! I just noticed the Haarlem tag! It's my favourite place in the Nederland's. Haven't stayed in Amsterdam since I discovered it. Nice video man. You should definitely have more subs! Crazy how it works!

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Thanks!!! 💪💪

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video. I wish I had this information when I bought my first kayak. Excellent place information. Crow✌️

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Thanks so much!

[@IamNothing82]

I paddle for three years now, and just bought my 5th boat... my intentions were touring, never tought i would end up in a surfski.

[@pieromarongiu2030]

Great video…. Easy to understand, exactly what a first buyer “ as I am” need.! Well done

[@PaddlinDutchman]

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[@scottmurphy4946]

this is a great video for first time buyers / newbs i have a bay but the winds can make it rough enough to bump small lobster boats

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Thanks, glad it helped 💪 Are you still looking into buying a boat?

[@urbantreesteve2805]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@paulsingh9043]

Great advice , just about to buy my first kayak , 👍🏾

[@markt.weston8940]

There are some places that rent kayaks to get a good start as to what you feel you may need

[@GoodDay-ox1el]

This was great video!

[@78amir.j]

Is a River runner for sea and ocean a bad idea?? How mach is the difference

[@seawinds12]

ty great info

[@PaddleTV]

Great video! Look forward to seeing more!

[@Zimtfischchen66]

Wow man great vid Also wish I would have had a vid like yours when I started 3 years ago

[@PaddlinDutchman]

thanks so much! Thats awesome to hear! If you ever have any tips which you think will help someone out be sure to leave a comment or send me a message 💪

[@emilyjacometti3005]

Very good info for buying your first boat!

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Thanks!! Trying my best!

[@jeannine7002]

I’m sitting high and dry all summer because COVID has slowed down the production of the one I ordered 3 months ago. I’m still waiting and the prices are going up on any cheap ones available. Price gouging!

[@sebastianwhite512]

do you have any advice for slalom kayaks? i've tried a few and personally i prefer galasport but do the newer models, like the caipi, make that much of a difference or would i be fine with a tiktak, also does the type make much difference (carbolight, profi ect.)

[@saxa21]

Great video. A lot of good info

[@PaddlinDutchman]

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[@mirjammobarkey1792]

I live 1 minute from the Meditteranean Sea in Israel, and I find myself looking up info about buying my first kayak. This video pops up and without further checking you out, I can HEAR your Dutch accent. Then I look and figure out you're a Haarlemmerrrrr! My birth town! What a coincidence. In ieder geval, een erg informatieve video die me een stapje verder helpt in de richting van mijn eerste kayak avontuur. Groet uit het "heilige land". P.S. Is er iets over Middellandse Zee kayakken dat ik moet weten als beginner?

[@PaddlinDutchman]

🤣 What a small world!!! Have fun and good luck buying a kayak 💪💪👍

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Sorry it took a while but I put a link in the description to an article explaining more!

[@TomVetterl]

Great one :) Unfortunately I haven't bought a boat yet... I should start considering it :D

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Thanks! You should, it’s never to late! ;)

[@alanthompson4912]

What is a spray deck?, you mentioned it, but I haven't heard that before

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Good question! So a spraydeck or sprayskirt, is a neopreen skirt you wear around your waist which fits around and closes off your cockpit. This way there wont come in any water. And you can for instance roll, paddle in waves and whitewater and not get any water in your boat. However this also means you are “stuck” inside your boat, and need to pull away the skirt before you can exit. Something you will want to practice safely with help on hand first before wearing one.

[@alanthompson4912]

@@PaddlinDutchman thanks

[@toolman334]

Hello I'm really needing help and wondering if it is possible to buy a central pillar for a kayak I cannot find this anywhere online

[@PaddlinDutchman]

I don’t really know what you mean by pillar. But it’s not uncommon for people to just use foam and construct a support to keep their kayak from collapsing… its just a hard foam you shape your self. Otherwise I know jackson kayaks sells outfitting foam… try googling jackson kayak outfitting…

[@SoCalSurfer69]

I bought a Pygmy triple as our first boat to own.

[@wardencobb7442]

Pedal kayaks weren't mentioned here... They go pretty darn fast, are very easy for beginners to get around in, you use your legs and so it's a great option if you're unskilled and you can go most places if you're careful about shallows and grass/debris from what I know -but I am NOT an expert whatsoever... I know nothing!

[@killer_bro_empireitsme3613]

I'm 300 pound any good kayak

[@PaddlinDutchman]

I’m not really in the know what would be best suited for you. You might just want to pop by a local dealer and give some a try! I know a lot of brands make boats for all range of paddlers.

[@danycalderonlazaro9437]

Is he jake busey?

[@scottm.9335]

Great information. Now do us all a favor and get a accessory microphone so we can hear you clearly.

[@PaddlinDutchman]

He Scott, thanks for watching the video! I agree, luckily a new mic has been in use for quite some time now as well as a better camera! Maybe I’ll shoot this video again some day, if I do, do you have any suggestions to make it even better??

[@fearplug6027]

Paddlin' Dutchman everyone swears by Rode mics

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Noah Harrison Been using one of those for the last few video. Really like it, I use a Video Micro and Video Mic Go.

[@carlboucher2643]

Excellent information but never once never once never once does he mention """spray skirt""whiskey tango foxtrot?

[@goobs9975]

Do you know what kayak model that is at 3:15?

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Not sure its a pelican though. Try searching Pelican recreational kayak. Good luck!

[@goobs9975]

@@PaddlinDutchman do you know where you got that image?

[@lionlocVanDwellington]

Got mine free off my bro lol

[@cesarromero5622]

Damn I made the wrong choice?

[@PaddlinDutchman]

Never just paddle on