Has anyone ever gone Kayaking?

[brunswickite]

I am goin kayaking for hte first time this weekend, with some friends and wanted to know what to expect.
i have never been canoeing or kayaking before, is it difficult? easy?

 

[guapo337]

Originally posted by: brunswickite
I am goin kayaking for hte first time this weekend, with some friends and wanted to know what to expect.
i have never been canoeing or kayaking before, is it difficult? easy?

you've never ever been canoeing or kayaking before? get out more. seriously.

anyways.. what kind of kayaking?

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

It's ridiculously easy if you're on a lake. It takes slightly more skill in surf, somewhat to considerably more in varying levels of whitewater.

 

[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: guapo337

Originally posted by: brunswickite
I am goin kayaking for hte first time this weekend, with some friends and wanted to know what to expect.
i have never been canoeing or kayaking before, is it difficult? easy?

you've never ever been canoeing or kayaking before? get out more. seriously.

anyways.. what kind of kayaking?

... jeez i was asking a question, why is it that anytime someone asks a question people need to be total azzholes

 

[lozina]

Kayaking is my favorite sport now! You will move alot faster and be more maneuverable than in a canoe. It's really easy to get the hang of, the first time I kayaked was last year in British Columbia, and we rowed about 3 miles out of the harbor to an island with seals on it. I didn't take any classes or even get any instructions from the guy we rented from- just went out and learned as we went along. Expect to have aching elbow joints by the end of the day though!

 

[Ernieb]

i did it the first time last summer..great fun..easy to learn

 

[guapo337]

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: guapo337

Originally posted by: brunswickite
I am goin kayaking for hte first time this weekend, with some friends and wanted to know what to expect.
i have never been canoeing or kayaking before, is it difficult? easy?

you've never ever been canoeing or kayaking before? get out more. seriously.

anyways.. what kind of kayaking?

... jeez i was asking a question, why is it that anytime someone asks a question people need to be total azzholes

well the fact that you've just never ever been canoeing or kayaking probably means you rarely frequent water. considering the earth is made up of mostly water, that means you rarely get out. therefore, my suggestion to get out was not out of order (and it WAS in jest.)

secondly... what kind of kayaking?

 

[Jzero]

what kind of kayaking?

Important question.
Flatwater?
River? Lake?
Whitewater?
Surf?
Ocean past the surf zone?
Bay?

I am an avid kayak surfer. It is one of the most fun and fast-paced sports I've experienced. I do it every weekend, probably not too far from you, Brunswickite (near Atlantic City).

If you are going to be paddling on flat water or one of NJ's tidal rivers, be prepared for a relaxing and fairly slow-paced day. There's no rocks or rapids to flip you over. You may have some toruble maneuvering at first. Your best bet is to keep the paddle blade close to the boat as you paddle to go straight. If you need to turn, paddle a wide sweeping circular stroke. Only rudder (stick the paddle in the water and hold it there) if you really have to as it will kill all of your forward motion.
And try and paddle with your entire upper body, not just your arms.
YOu will likely get a little wet from splash and drip from your paddles.

If you are paddling on whitewater, expect to get wet. My best advice for you is DO NOT PANIC if you should get flipped. Since you obviously don't know how to eskimo roll (hope they put you in sit-on-top boats if you go whitewater!), just keep your cool, exit the boat and surface and look for it. Try to hang onto your paddle as best you can - it floats and will give you some buoyancy.

Finally - if yuo are doing whitewater or surf WEAR A HELMET. Your biggest risk isn't rocks or other surfers/boaters, it's your own gear! You can and will be hit by your own boat/paddle.

Oh and WEAR A LIFE JACKET!!! Even on the lazy NJ rivers, this is so important (and the law). Even if you are the greatest swimmer in the world, just wear it.

Have fun and let us know how you make out.

 

[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: Jzero

what kind of kayaking?

Important question.
Flatwater?
River? Lake?
Whitewater?
Surf?
Ocean past the surf zone?
Bay?

I am an avid kayak surfer. It is one of the most fun and fast-paced sports I've experienced. I do it every weekend, probably not too far from you, Brunswickite (near Atlantic City).

If you are going to be paddling on flat water or one of NJ's tidal rivers, be prepared for a relaxing and fairly slow-paced day. There's no rocks or rapids to flip you over. You may have some toruble maneuvering at first. Your best bet is to keep the paddle blade close to the boat as you paddle to go straight. If you need to turn, paddle a wide sweeping circular stroke. Only rudder (stick the paddle in the water and hold it there) if you really have to as it will kill all of your forward motion.
And try and paddle with your entire upper body, not just your arms.
YOu will likely get a little wet from splash and drip from your paddles.

If you are paddling on whitewater, expect to get wet. My best advice for you is DO NOT PANIC if you should get flipped. Since you obviously don't know how to eskimo roll (hope they put you in sit-on-top boats if you go whitewater!), just keep your cool, exit the boat and surface and look for it. Try to hang onto your paddle as best you can - it floats and will give you some buoyancy.

Finally - if yuo are doing whitewater or surf WEAR A HELMET. Your biggest risk isn't rocks or other surfers/boaters, it's your own gear! You can and will be hit by your own boat/paddle.

Oh and WEAR A LIFE JACKET!!! Even on the lazy NJ rivers, this is so important (and the law). Even if you are the greatest swimmer in the world, just wear it.

Have fun and let us know how you make out.

thanks, for advice

 

[brunswickite]

Originally posted by: guapo337

Originally posted by: brunswickite

Originally posted by: guapo337

Originally posted by: brunswickite
I am goin kayaking for hte first time this weekend, with some friends and wanted to know what to expect.
i have never been canoeing or kayaking before, is it difficult? easy?

you've never ever been canoeing or kayaking before? get out more. seriously.

anyways.. what kind of kayaking?

... jeez i was asking a question, why is it that anytime someone asks a question people need to be total azzholes

well the fact that you've just never ever been canoeing or kayaking probably means you rarely frequent water. considering the earth is made up of mostly water, that means you rarely get out. therefore, my suggestion to get out was not out of order (and it WAS in jest.)

secondly... what kind of kayaking?

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