So, after months of research and changing my mind a hundred times, we finally decided on kayaks. My husband got the Future Beach Fusion in red and I got the Future Beach Trophy 126 fishing kayak in orange.
His kayak is rather simple. It is big enough for a 6'2" long legged man. It has a hatch that is a little small but there is storage space in the bow.
Mine is a fishing kayak only because there is more storage space for dry storage. Of course I will need a dry bag, but its all in the accessories, right?
What we didn't realize...is all the stuff that you need before you even go for the maiden voyage.
First off, safety...personal flotation device/life vest. They make special vests just for kayaking as not to cause chafing. You have to have a whistle, its the law. You need a paddle, a dry bag (optional), water, sunscreen, lip balm, protein bars, bilge pump, anchor, sponge, and a paddle flotation device for water entry.
I also recommend a flag if you are going to be in a lake with power boats.
Then there is the roof racks for transporting the kayaks. Now if you have a husband like mine who LOVES his truck, this is not an easy task.
He did the research in that area and chose a temporary system by Yakima called the Q tower. He also purchased an extend a rack for the tail end of the truck. This was a pricey venture.
We have yet to make a maiden voyage. We should be picking up our kayaks next week. I will post pictures.
Enjoy your 4th of July weekend!
