Best kayak on Reddit
127 reviews from r/Kayaking, r/kayakfishing, r/whitewater and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Wilderness Systems
4.8
(9)
"We did our homework and purchased 12FT Pungo 120s Wilderness. You may be able to find them on sale (slightly used) we have had ours for 8yrs and they look like new."
"Wilderness Systems Tsunami 12 ft used."
"Definitely a pungo120! They are always ranked the best recreational kayak year in and year out."
"Buying a Pungo 120 or 125 will ensure a satisfying kayaking experience."
"If your friend can afford the Pungo 120, it will be much better to paddle than the 105."
"I have a Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 and it has dry storage bulkheads front and rear of the cockpit."
"Try a tsunami 145"
"I have a Wilderness Systems Commander that's a 12 ft fishing kayak."
"Pungo 125 is an easy boat for someone your size."
#2
Old Town
4.3
(9)
"I fish off an oldtown 120pdl. feels super stable to me."
"Old town PDL is the way🤝"
"I recommend the old town castine 145 or the eddy line sandpiper 130."
"I'd look at the Old Town 120."
"The seats are super adjustable on the old towns."
"If you can't afford a Hobie Outback or PA then the next best pedal drive would be old Town."
"The tried, tested and proven OldTown PDL would be my first choice."
"Pedal drives are popular among anglers because they can more efficiently propel a wider kayak."
"I'd look into Old Town. They 10 foot boats in the $500-700 range."
#3
Pelican
4.2
(9)
"I have a pelican kayak if you’re gonna kayak fish I recommend a peddle kayak."
"Pelican Catch pwr 100. It's only 10ft long so it fits in truck bed."
"Pelicans are light, and cheap, and available on the used kayak market."
"Great options that combine affordability and quality."
"Great options that combine affordability and quality."
"If you are only looking to cross the river and not do any serious paddling I would look on market place for a used pelican or lifetime."
"Most basic Pelican/Lifetime ones are around 1-200$."
"Pelican kayaks are great beginner boats. Track straight and glide well."
"Pelican makes great entry level boats."
#4
Crescent
4.9
(7)
"Crescent crew, crescent lite tackle 2."
"It tracks well but still has plenty of maneuverability. It’s extremely comfy as well."
"Seat is excellent and has a high setting you can move it to."
"Highly recommend the crew, it’s extremely versatile and paddles really well."
"I’d go crescent crew and add a motor."
"Crescent lite tackle 2. Great, great blend of paddle ability and enough subtle features."
"I’d recommend looking at Crescent kayaks, if you haven’t already."
#5
Lifetime
4.4
(5)
"The 5 foot Lifetime sit on top for about $100 at Walmart is perfect for a 5 year old."
"I'd highly recommend getting a lifetime Tamarack."
"Using a lifetime stealth angler pro."
"I have a Tamarack and it is a great kayak."
"It's been a great kayak for me as an angler."
#6
Dagger
4.4
(5)
"I have done serious miles on rivers, multi nighters on rivers and lakes with my 11 foot Dagger."
"I love my dagger boats good plastic, comfy outfitting and top notch designs!"
"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"
"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"
"My go-to would be a small pyrahna Scorch or Dagger Code."
#7
Hobie
4.8
(4)
"I have a hobie pa14 and love it. I can stand and move around in it without fear of tipping."
"I now use a hobie pa14. So much space and comfort."
"Hobie pa14 is very stable."
"I own a Diablo Amigo, Jackson Kilroy DT, and a Hobie Pro Angler 14 with peddle drive."
#8
Perception
4.5
(4)
"Perception Prodigy is a great kids kayak."
"Perception. one you'll want to keep."
"I started with a Perception 120. It's not specifically a fishing kayak, so I had to make adaptations."
"Perception or Dagger, both great recreational kayaks."
#9
Wavesport
4.3
(4)
"Wavesport transformer. You'll love it."
"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"
"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"
"Old school, but I love the Wavesport SuperEZ."
#10
Bonafide
5.0
(3)
"I wanted a Bonafide SS127 and found one in excellent shape for less than half the price of a new one."
"I cannot recommend the bonafide ss127 enough."
"I’m saving up for a Bonefide SS127."
#11
Sea Eagle
4.7
(3)
"Canoe style kayak with great storage and awesome tracking."
"For a thousand dollars, you can have a SeaEagle RazorLite."
"A good drop stitch inflatable kayak, like a Sea Eagle Explorer, will be very stable."
#12
Pyranha
4.0
(3)
"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"
"My go-to would be a small pyrahna Scorch or Dagger Code."
"A general beginner boat that will be okay all around for the weight a Pyranha Karnali Large will also be a good option."
#13
Pakayak
3.7
(3)
"I liked it a lot, and would have bought one if I was slightly smaller."
"Pakayak, think Russian doll style nesting components."
"I stuck with my Pakayak."
#14
Eddyline
5.0
(2)
"The Eddyline Sitka series is nice with different sizes to align with paddler sizes."
"I recommend the old town castine 145 or the eddy line sandpiper 130."
#15
Intex
3.0
(3)
"I got my Feelfree second hand for 600 but really enjoyed the ability to fish from the water with great portability that I got from the Intex Excursion."
"They're sometimes not the most maneuverable."
"The vast majority of products are cheap crap."
#16
Dagger Mamba
4.0
(2)
"Dagger Mamba."
"If you liked the Code, look for a used one and maybe check with local kayak schools."
#17
Oru
4.0
(2)
"Depending on how far you are hiking... a foldable kayak might be a good option."
"Oru kayak is foldable and great for calm waters."
#18
Honor
5.0
(1)
"All work fine for shorter people or kids."
#19
Pungo 120
5.0
(1)
"Pungo 120 or 125 for larger folk."
#20
Loon 126
5.0
(1)
"The Loon seat is the most comfortable I’ve used."
#21
Seaward Ascente
5.0
(1)
"I fit in it great! Lots of adjustments that can be made."
#22
Oru Bay ST
5.0
(1)
"We have had our Oru kayaks for more than a couple of years, and continue to love them."
#23
Hobie Mirage Sport
5.0
(1)
"This one was perfect for her."
#24
Crescent Crew
5.0
(1)
"I’d go crescent crew and add a motor."
#25
Hoodoo Voyager 100P
5.0
(1)
"I bought a hoodoo voyager 100p for 1600 after a cart tax and shipping and honestly don't regret a thing about it."
#26
Dagger Supernova
5.0
(1)
"The Supernova is the most fun boat I have paddled, hands down."
#27
Hobie Pedal Kayaks
5.0
(1)
"Love out hobie pedal kayaks."
#28
Perception Prodigy XS
5.0
(1)
"Perception Prodigy XS is great for smaller children."
#29
Wilderness Systems Piccolo
5.0
(1)
"My small 7 year old started using a 13' WS Piccolo this year."
#30
Jackson Bite
5.0
(1)
"I have both a true SOT (Jackson Bite) and a hybrid SOT."
#31
Bonafide SS127
5.0
(1)
"I wanted a Bonafide SS127 and found one in excellent shape for less than half the price of a new one."
#32
Current Designs
5.0
(1)
"I’m a big Current Design’s fan myself. The Vision is a great boat. Stable, light and quite fast."
#33
Stellar
5.0
(1)
"I use my Stellar S14 for fishing and touring."
#34
Delta
5.0
(1)
"Delta makes similar boats, with various sizes, and models for smaller paddlers."
#35
Aire
5.0
(1)
"I have a tandem whitewater kayak- Aire tributary tomcat - has been awesome."
#36
Moken
5.0
(1)
"Moken sit on top is super stable and really sturdy."
#37
Vibe
5.0
(1)
"I have a Vibe Shearwater 125. Super stable, even with seat in the highest position."
#38
Big Rig
5.0
(1)
"I have a Big Rig with the new Mark IV Drive and its worked great for me."
#39
Sportsman 120
4.0
(1)
"I like my sportsman 120 old, but you can’t use the pedals in a lot of shallows."
#40
Liquid Logic
4.0
(1)
"I'm about your size and am happy with my liquid logic remix 79."
#41
Seatream
4.0
(1)
"You can get a seatream openwater 12' on clearance at sierra for 349+75 shipping."
#42
Ascend
4.0
(1)
"$850 at https://www.ascendkayaks.com/hybrid/h12.html"
#43
Lynx
4.0
(1)
"Lynx will be your best bet. It's going to be way faster and more nimble."
#44
Slayer Propel
4.0
(1)
"I know it's not the same kayak, but in the Slayer Propel I have my seat back where it's comfortable to fish."
#45
Pungo
4.0
(1)
"Get a used Pongo."
#46
Soul Bigfoot
4.0
(1)
"Soul Bigfoot."
#47
Chesapeake Light Craft
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at Chesapeake light craft."
#48
Old Town Heron Jr.
4.0
(1)
"My son cut his teeth on an Old Town Heron Jr."
#49
Pelican 10’ Sit-in
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a 10’ Pelican sit-in for $90."
#50
Native Fish
4.0
(1)
"I run a chinese ‘Native Fish’ knock-off."
#51
Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the Bite since it is a true SOT."
#52
Bass Pro Fishing Kayaks
4.0
(1)
"They have a great selection of fishing kayaks that are very cool."
#53
Perception Tribe 11.5
4.0
(1)
"Perception Tribe 11.5 sit on top."
#54
Swell Scupper 14 and 16
4.0
(1)
"Swell Scupper 14 and 16 are SOT and have quite a bit of dry storage."
#55
Bonafide XTR130
4.0
(1)
"Look at the Bonafide XTR130."
#56
BKC Brooklyn 12.5
4.0
(1)
"Recently picked up a Brooklyn 12.5 tandem second hand and have yet to find a flaw."
#57
Perception Conduit
4.0
(1)
"I just upgraded to a Perception Conduit. It is a lot nicer."
#58
Wisconsin River Trips Unknown
4.0
(1)
"It's like Amazon for kayaking."
#59
Dagger Mamba 8.6
4.0
(1)
"You could look for a used Dagger Mamba 8.6."
#60
Jackson Cruise FD
4.0
(1)
"Jackson Cruise FD and bite FD are pretty well rounded, but also relatively expensive."
#61
Old Town Sportsman
4.0
(1)
"I have a 10.5 foot old town sportsman that I use for bay fishing in the salt."
#62
Jackson
4.0
(1)
"I own a Diablo Amigo, Jackson Kilroy DT, and a Hobie Pro Angler 14 with peddle drive."
#63
FeelFree
4.0
(1)
"At a lower price point the FeelFree Aventura 125 is great for fishing and surprisingly good for touring."
#64
Diablo
4.0
(1)
"I own a Diablo Amigo, Jackson Kilroy DT, and a Hobie Pro Angler 14 with peddle drive."
#65
Stratos
4.0
(1)
"Sounds a lot like my use case which led me to getting my stratos, very fun and versatile boat."
#66
Native
4.0
(1)
"I would also consider Native TitanX. Their drive is one of the better ones as well."
#67
Swell
4.0
(1)
"Swell Scupper 14 and 16 are SOT and have quite a bit of dry storage."
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