{"id":8564,"date":"2021-10-20T15:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T04:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/?p=8564"},"modified":"2021-10-08T15:42:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T04:42:40","slug":"adventure-kayak-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/adventure-kayak-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure Kayak Buyers Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not all kayaks<\/strong> <\/a>are created equal! In fact there are huge differences between kayaks, that in turn\u00a0 make a huge difference to how useful and enjoyable your kayak<\/strong> <\/a>is when you\u2019re out on the water. In this video I\u2019ll go through what you need to know when choosing a kayak, and why we reckon the Adventure Kings Kayaks are the ultimate fishing or recreational kayaks<\/a><\/strong> and canoes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIT-ON v SIT-IN KAYAKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you need to decide is whether you want a sit-on or a sit-in kayak. This style of kayak is known as a sit-on kayak<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 because it has an open surface, and you sit on top of it. That\u2019s in contrast to a sit-in kayak, where your legs are enclosed with the kayak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sit-on kayaks<\/a><\/strong> in our opinion have huge advantages. They\u2019re stable and easy to use, and are much easier to get on and off \u2013 particularly if you want to hop off your kayak for a swim. They make much better use of the available space with better access to footwells and storage areas too. And if you\u2019re a fisho \u2013 you\u2019ll love the ability to stand up on a sit-on kayak to cast and scout \u2013 if your sit-on kayak has a flat footwell like this one here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sit-in kayaks<\/a><\/strong> also have a tendency to fill with water if they flip over \u2013 and are difficult to get upright again. With a sit-on kayak, there\u2019s less hull to fill with water, making them a clear winner here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEATURES TO LOOK FOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a fisho and use your kayak<\/strong> <\/a>to get to your favourite holes, or you\u2019re a recreational kayaker exploring our amazing waterways, here are the features you should look for in a kayak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly \u2013 the seat. Not all kayak seats<\/a><\/strong> are the same \u2013 and some are so much more comfortable than others! We highly recommend choosing a kayak with a removable aluminium-framed mesh-backed seat like this. They\u2019re super comfy so you can sit on them for hours, particularly thanks to the adjustable backrest. The mesh means that they won\u2019t hold water and like the old-style foam-backed seats, so you won\u2019t get a wet bum, and being removable means when it comes time to head home, you can take it off for easier transport \u2013 and if you put it in the back of your car, it won\u2019t drip salt water all over your paintwork either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly \u2013 let\u2019s talk hull design. Look for a pro fishing kayak<\/a><\/strong> with a deep v hull at the bow and transom, and a nice flat hull through the mid section. The deep v means the kayak will handle chop and swell easily, and this large flat section gives excellent stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a fisho, then you\u2019ll know that you can never have enough rod holders. Most fishing kayaks<\/a><\/strong> will come with these fixed rod holders and they\u2019re definitely useful, but adjustable rod holders are amazing \u2013 and if you can get a kayak with two like these, you\u2019re onto a winner! They give you much more control over rod placement over either side of the kayak, or off the back if you want to troll as you paddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this right here is a deadset gamechanger \u2013 a flat footwell is a HUGE benefit in a sit-on kayak<\/a><\/strong>, because it means you can stand to cast and scout! That\u2019s something that not many kayaks have, but it\u2019s such a massive advantage that we reckon it\u2019s a must-have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEIGHT RATINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight and weight ratings play a huge part in how easy a recreational kayak<\/a><\/strong> is to use. You want a kayak that\u2019s light enough to be able to move around yourself, particularly if you transport it on your roofracks, but that still has a high enough weight rating. The higher the weight rating, the more stable the kayak will be \u2013 which is why we\u2019ve ensured the Adventure Kings single-seater kayak<\/strong><\/a> to have a weight rating of a huge 140kg, the Pro Fishing Kayak<\/a><\/strong> a thumping 175kg and the Deluxe double kayak<\/a><\/strong> a massive 250kg!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY KAYAK MATERIALS MATTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, now let\u2019s talk about an often overlooked aspect of kayaks \u2013 the materials used within construction. Generally speaking most kayaks are either made from high density polyethelene (HDPE) or low density polyethelene (LDPE). High density polyethene is far and away superior for kayaks because it has a much higher melting point, which gives greatly improved longevity \u2013 meaning that a kayak made from high density polyethelene will last longer, and resist fading and cracking than one made from low density polyethelene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE BUYING EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, who you buy your kayak<\/strong> <\/a>from matters. We\u2019ve seen kayak retailers in Australia advertise up to an eight week lead time on kayaks \u2013 as opposed to being able to walk into your local 4WD Supacentre company store, touch and feel your new kayak before you buy it, and then take it home with you that very day, to get you out on the water this weekend! That\u2019s because our bulk buying power and huge warehouses mean we can hold mammoth amounts of stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when you buy from 4WD Supacentre, you also get the advantage of a nation-wide warranty that we genuinely stand by, a 35-strong Aussie-based customer service team that you can call or email 7 days a week, and our business model that focuses on selling in bulk and cutting out the middleman to deliver you an incredible quality and feature packed kayak at an amazing price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a fisho or just want to get out for a paddle and explore your local waterways, you\u2019re going to love your Adventure Kings single seater kayak or double kayak<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 available now from 4WD Supacentre!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Not all kayaks are created equal! In fact there are huge differences between kayaks, that in turn\u00a0 make a huge difference to how useful and enjoyable your kayak is when you\u2019re out on the water. In this video I\u2019ll go through what you need to know when choosing a kayak, and why we reckon the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123456,"featured_media":8566,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8564"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/123456"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8564"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8567,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8564\/revisions\/8567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}