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Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:11 am
by Isaaccc
How much would i realistically have to spend for a decent paddle kayak for estuary’s, and light saltwater (eg Mornington)? Could I get a decent setup for like 2k or not?
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:42 pm
by purple5ive
I just seen on fb about a brand called drop bear that have pedal kayaks for under 1500 bucks.
Im not sure how good they are, just letting you know what I just saw.
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 am
by Sebb
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:11 am
How much would i realistically have to spend for a decent paddle kayak for estuary’s, and light saltwater (eg Mornington)? Could I get a decent setup for like 2k or not?
Yes you can. Get second hand, usually cheaper in winter.
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:01 am
by Andrews
Alan from Fishing Mad did a test with one of these Drop Bear Kayaks,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FmT4jO ... fishingmad
Though he noted steering and stability issues on the Drop Bear x300.
Agreed with Sebb on second hand, and cheaper during winter. Definitely some good options within that price range.
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:02 pm
by Isaaccc
Sebb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 am
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:11 am
How much would i realistically have to spend for a decent paddle kayak for estuary’s, and light saltwater (eg Mornington)? Could I get a decent setup for like 2k or not?
Yes you can. Get second hand, usually cheaper in winter.
Have you seen any reviews of the nextgen 11? U can pick one of those up for around 1600?
Yea I think second hand is my best bet, still can’t find one for very much cheaper than 2.2k
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:56 pm
by Tim399
This would be a decent first kayak if the sale is legit
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/endeavo ... 1316901159
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:01 pm
by Sebb
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:02 pm
Sebb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 am
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:11 am
How much would i realistically have to spend for a decent paddle kayak for estuary’s, and light saltwater (eg Mornington)? Could I get a decent setup for like 2k or not?
Yes you can. Get second hand, usually cheaper in winter.
Have you seen any reviews of the nextgen 11? U can pick one of those up for around 1600?
Yea I think second hand is my best bet, still can’t find one for very much cheaper than 2.2k
Never used or seen one. It's like cheap copy of expensive kayaks. My personal opinion is better to buy second hand of good/proven models, than cheap copy stuff.
I had native watercraft slayer 10 propel, light and easy to load to car's roof rack. I sold that, and downgraded to Viking hand paddle kayak and loving it.
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:29 pm
by Isaaccc
Sebb wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:01 pm
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:02 pm
Sebb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 am
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:11 am
How much would i realistically have to spend for a decent paddle kayak for estuary’s, and light saltwater (eg Mornington)? Could I get a decent setup for like 2k or not?
Yes you can. Get second hand, usually cheaper in winter.
Have you seen any reviews of the nextgen 11? U can pick one of those up for around 1600?
Yea I think second hand is my best bet, still can’t find one for very much cheaper than 2.2k
Never used or seen one. It's like cheap copy of expensive kayaks. My personal opinion is better to buy second hand of good/proven models, than cheap copy stuff.
I had native watercraft slayer 10 propel, light and easy to load to car's roof rack. I sold that, and downgraded to Viking hand paddle kayak and loving it.
Alright thanks, only problem is finding one haha
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:27 am
by Sebb
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:29 pm
Sebb wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:01 pm
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:02 pm
Sebb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 am
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:11 am
How much would i realistically have to spend for a decent paddle kayak for estuary’s, and light saltwater (eg Mornington)? Could I get a decent setup for like 2k or not?
Yes you can. Get second hand, usually cheaper in winter.
Have you seen any reviews of the nextgen 11? U can pick one of those up for around 1600?
Yea I think second hand is my best bet, still can’t find one for very much cheaper than 2.2k
Never used or seen one. It's like cheap copy of expensive kayaks. My personal opinion is better to buy second hand of good/proven models, than cheap copy stuff.
I had native watercraft slayer 10 propel, light and easy to load to car's roof rack. I sold that, and downgraded to Viking hand paddle kayak and loving it.
Alright thanks, only problem is finding one haha
Not easy as we are in spring and moving into summer.
Snapper season is just about to start if not already.
Easier and cheaper in winter.
Re: Can you get paddle kayaks for reasonably cheap
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:35 pm
by Isaaccc
Sebb wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:27 am
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:29 pm
Sebb wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:01 pm
Isaaccc wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:02 pm
Sebb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 am
Yes you can. Get second hand, usually cheaper in winter.
Have you seen any reviews of the nextgen 11? U can pick one of those up for around 1600?
Yea I think second hand is my best bet, still can’t find one for very much cheaper than 2.2k
Never used or seen one. It's like cheap copy of expensive kayaks. My personal opinion is better to buy second hand of good/proven models, than cheap copy stuff.
I had native watercraft slayer 10 propel, light and easy to load to car's roof rack. I sold that, and downgraded to Viking hand paddle kayak and loving it.
Alright thanks, only problem is finding one haha
Not easy as we are in spring and moving into summer.
Snapper season is just about to start if not already.
Easier and cheaper in winter.
There is a couple on fb market place raging from 2500-3000, with other gear ofc