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Basics on Choosing a Kayak to Buy: Pedal, Paddle, Sit In or On
I go over the basics of choosing your first kayak, including pedal versus paddle and sit inside versus sit on top.
What’s in this video
Picking a kayak is hard if you have never owned one. In this video I go over the basic choices. Some kayaks you pedal and others you paddle. Some you sit inside and others you sit on top. Each one changes how the kayak works for you.
I have tested several kayaks, and I share my opinion on the best way to work out which one fits your needs, including the Hobie pedal kayak shown in the video.
Quick takeaways
- Decide first between a pedal drive and a paddle kayak.
- Choose sit inside or sit on top based on how you will use it.
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