I'm looking to pick up a starter Kayak. I'm figuring I'll grab one from Craigslist since I don't have too much disposable income at the moment. I've see a "TIE DYE DAGGER BLACK WATER 12.5 KAYAK" that was only used once for $350. I've also seen cheaper Kayaks for $200-$250. I'm thinking that since the Tie Dye Dagger costs about $700 new, I'd be better off spending more money on that now compared to buying a Kayak that costs $270 new for $200. The other one I've been looking at is a 12' Acadia Perception for $300.
From what I've seen, I'm looking for something with a length of 12' and a beam of around 2'. I live on the South Shore of Long Island and will likely be taking it out into the canals of Freeport, L.I. and perhaps eventually to the local beaches on the bay side of the Jones beach barrier beach.
Anything specifically I should look for? I don't want a toy that I'll grow out of right away, but I'd like something that my niece and nephews can use when I'm not using it.
From what I've seen, I'm looking for something with a length of 12' and a beam of around 2'. I live on the South Shore of Long Island and will likely be taking it out into the canals of Freeport, L.I. and perhaps eventually to the local beaches on the bay side of the Jones beach barrier beach.
Anything specifically I should look for? I don't want a toy that I'll grow out of right away, but I'd like something that my niece and nephews can use when I'm not using it.
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