We have an Aire tandem sit on top. Works well for flat water, white water up to class 3, and kayak surfing. It has been sturdy, reliable, and a lot of fun.
Rolled up, it's just barely legal for airline checked baggage, with help of a rope corset.
Storage in the van is less than ideal. It sits in the shower pan, and we move every time we shower. But, hey, this lifestyle involves some sacrifices.
You sure your not hauling around bodies! some kind of Green River Sportsmobile Killer! Just kidding. I don't bother to defalte my SUP just throw it up on the roof rack and it makes a great cushion for my glass sea kayak. Carl, I weigh 156 lbs buy a bigger one and I notice a slight flex in my 11'9 inflatable SUP, so get a longer and wider one. If you really want no flex buy a glass SUP - no need to inflate and they are low proifle on a roof rack. Good for lakes, fishing, rivers, and small ocean surf
Go to the http://www.seaeagle.com and look thru their product line , inexpensive with good customer satisfaction reputation and numerous models to choose from .
Greggd
Sadly I had to sell my two Hobie kayaks when I was ill and unable to work. Now that I am better I want to get another kayak. I think inflatables would be better. I will stay tuned to this discussion stream. Good information here.
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Mac McIntire
2003 Ford E250, 5.4L V8,
Of the kayaks listed on this discussion stream, the one you have looks the best. I'm keeping it in mind for when I am ready to buy. It looks like we are moving to Wyoming so I will have more opportunities to use a kayak there than here in Las Vegas.
Mac
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Mac McIntire
2003 Ford E250, 5.4L V8,
Hi Everyone,
Although I don't kayak I do have a friend that does. We were talking on the weekend and he was telling me about his hobby. He likes Keppler folding kayaks. They are compact enough to put in the trunk of his car and easy to pack into secluded lakes. Have a look, they have many models to choose from. Here's the link: http://www.klepperamerica.com/.
Cheers
Darryl
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SCT Livewire TS+ with 8 5Star custom tunes
4.10 gears, Dana 44 TTB open carrier
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You might want to consider an inflatable SUP. I have tons of kayaks but my kids love to paddle around on this http://www.advancedelements.com/hula.html
Bought mine at REI outlet $600 bucks. I use it on lakes, the ocean, and rivers. Comes with paddle and pump. I'm selling my surf board to buy one more!
We love the inflatable hula 11 too! Lucky to have picked it up at REI outlet store for $600 with the pump and paddle. They aren't available for less than $800 normally, and that's without a paddle. Takes up a lot less space than that inflatable kayak
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Silver Bullet
Saw this while surfing (the web) this morning. Not a recommendation - I have no experience with it; just found it interesting, sorta unintuitive, and very unique :