Pictured: Seaward Pura SR-120, a 12-foot, thermoformed recreation kayak in recycled ABS plastic. ($1,595; 42 lbs; seawardkayaks.com) 1. Styles – Touring kayaks come in three main types: sit-on-tops, ...

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Best Sit-On-Top Kayak THE GIST: Because they’re stable, easy to paddle, and less expensive than decked boats, sit-on-tops (SOTs) are ideal for recreational paddling. BEST FOR: Cruising, fishing, and ...

Kayaks are fantastic to play with on the water… And just as big a hassle to deal with off of the water. A rigid, 16-foot hardshell boat that rips through open water so efficiently that it makes you ...

One of the hardest things to learn in a kayak is how to go in a straight line. That's why kayaking newbies especially loved this ten-and-a-half-foot plastic boat. It stays on course and maintains ...