Recreational Kayaks from the Best Brands Including Airhead and Point 65! — 7 products / 11 models — Page 1

Recreational kayaks are great entry-level boats for beginning paddlers. Experienced paddlers can also get benefits from recreational kayaks, as their touring kayak or whitewater kayak may not be well-suited to recreational use like fishing. Inflatable kayaks or packrafts can be carried in backpacks, opening up the possibilities for accessing bodies of water or bringing them along in smaller vehicles without roof racks.

What kayak is best for recreational use?

The best recreational kayak you can buy is the one that's suitable for your needs. If you're looking for lightweight portability, go for an inflatable kayak. Want to bring along a buddy? Get a two-seater tandem kayak (these sometimes come in 3-person kayaks). If you're an angler, look for a specific fishing kayak. The kind of water you'll be in will determine your choice, too. An ocean day touring kayak has key differences between whitewater or flatwater models when it comes to hull design.

What is the difference between a fishing kayak and a recreational kayak?

Fishing kayaks are a type of recreational kayak, but not all recreational kayaks are fishing kayaks. An angler's model is almost always a sit-on-top kayak with a high backrest and adjustable seat, as opposed to the sit-in kayak design you may be more familiar with. From there, the big difference is all of the extras that are fishing-specific. They'll always have rod holders, usually a cup holder, and plenty of storage space for fishing gear, small coolers, and sometimes compartments that can either be used as dry storage or as a livewell for the day's catch. Some are outfitted with a skeg to improve maneuverability, often found on pedal kayaks that allow you to move backward and forward without a paddle, pretty handy if you're holding a fishing rod in one hand and a frosty beverage in the other. There are even some fishing paddleboards out there, although they don't have all of the bells and whistles of a regular fishing kayak.

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