Dave wrote:
> My Grandfather just gave my family some cash for Kayaks! We are so
> excited after paddling around Southern New Hamp****re for a week.
>
> We are a family of 5... and we are looking for some model names for
> some all purpose kayaks. My Son and My wife and I will all have
> Kayaks. The youngest, 3 and 5 won't need one for a bit.
>
> We want to be able to handle small surf, rivers , but no more than a
> class 2, and lakes. We are looking to buy used, and I have no idea
> what to get.
>
> We are relatively active, and I am the heaviest at 200 lbs. We will
> want to do day trips for now and will probably camp in a few years...
> but by then we'll have fancy touring Kayaks!
>
> As I said, we are looking to buy used, so brands and models would be
> helpful. Also, we are in Eugene Oregon, so we have lots of options to
> buy. I know we don't want white water boats, and I know 100lb touring
> kayaks won't do it either. For brining the little kids, a relatively
> wide cockpit would be cool. I think a 2 person kayak would be a bit
> much. Maybe I am wrong. Also, I know that sit on Kayaks are not really
> an option. The McKenzie is FREEZING!
>
> Anyway, any tips you have would be awesome
>
> Thanks for the advice.
>
> Dave
I watched people fi****ng the pacific in La Jolla in February from siton
kayaks. water temp was low 50's. They did wear protective clothing.
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