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Inflatable Kayaks · Reviews 13′ of inflatable kayak, room for 2 adults plus 1 child. Here is an honest, spec-by-spec look at the OFK396: what it does well, what it costs, and who it is actually for. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 has been around in one form or another since 2004, and there is a reason it never goes away. It is a 14-foot-6-inch day touring kayak that handles like a sea kayak but forgives like a rec boat, and this version comes with a rudder for
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Tsunami 145 has been called the Swiss Army knife of touring kayaks, and the nickname stuck because it fits. This 14-foot, 6-inch day tourer blends rec-boat stability with touring-boat outfitting: sealed bulkheads, three hatches, a rudder option, and one of the most comfortable seats in paddling. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Tsunami 140 has been called the Swiss Army knife of touring kayaks, and it has earned the nickname. This 14-foot sit-inside blends the speed and storage of a touring boat with the friendliness of a recreational kayak. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Not every trip needs a pedal drive and a fish finder. The Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 is a 14-foot sit-inside day touring kayak that has been a best seller for years because it does the simple thing well: it paddles beautifully. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases
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Inflatable Kayaks · Reviews 12′ Inflatable Pedal Kayak with Fin Drive: FPK365 V2.0 We’ve made exciting updates to enhance your kayaking experience: Fins: Two removable fins, front and rear Here is an honest look at the FPK365, what it is, what it costs, and who it is actually for. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 is the sweet spot of the Tsunami line. At 12 feet 9 inches, it is short enough to turn in tight creeks and light enough to handle solo, but it paddles with the manners of a real touring kayak. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission
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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Radar 135 has been around for a while, and there is a reason it is still in the lineup. Wilderness Systems calls it tri-powered: paddle it, pedal it with the included Helix PD drive, or add the Helix MD motor drive later. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from
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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Radar 115 is the Radar 135’s little brother, and for a lot of anglers it is the smarter pick. Same tri-powered concept (paddle, pedal, or add the motor drive), same AirPro MAX seat, same rigging DNA, in a hull that is nearly two feet shorter. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Pungo 125 is the best-selling recreational kayak for a reason: it is fast, easy to paddle, and comfortable enough for all-day trips. At 12 feet 6 inches and 53 pounds, it glides across flat water with less effort than almost any boat in its class, and the huge cockpit makes
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