Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => For Sale, Hire, Wanted, User Classifieds, Sale Bargains => Topic started by: MG1 on February 04, 2010
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After a starter kayak don't want to spend to much on it .. If any one hears anything let me know..
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most cheap kayaks get sold by more experienced members of a club to less experienced members. Some clubs (e.g. CCKA) also have club boats that members can use.
in short, the cheapest way to get into kayaking or canoeing is to join a club.
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I have a Kayak that I bought second hand that didn't work out as expected. It's more aimed towards whitewater rather than touring as a result, I thought it was quite tippy. Should say, I only went out in it once for about 10 mins. You're welcome to borrow it if you want to see how you get on.
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I could well take you up on that Jonno, are touring canoes canadian canoes?
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I could well take you up on that Jonno, are touring canoes canadian canoes?
Sort of. A touring canoe is one that goes in a straight line easily rather than being one that is highly manouverable (I think). A canadian is an open one (like you'd see a red indian in in a cowboy movie).
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most cheap kayaks get sold by more experienced members of a club to less experienced members. Some clubs (e.g. CCKA) also have club boats that members can use.
in short, the cheapest way to get into kayaking or canoeing is to join a club.
Drybag do you know of any Canoe clubs around the Portadown area, i know there is a rowing club but never seen anyone on this part of the Bann on Kayaks/Canoes.
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I could well take you up on that Jonno, are touring canoes canadian canoes?
Sort of. A touring canoe is one that goes in a straight line easily rather than being one that is highly manouverable (I think). A canadian is an open one (like you'd see a red indian in in a cowboy movie).
A Canadian is what i really want but i need to show the boss that its not just going sit out the back with weeds growing out of it. So cheap and cheerfull to start with. ;D
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I'll take you out for a paddle some day and you can see if you enjoy it.
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Sounds good. ;D
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how much you got to spend mg?
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My max would be £200 BUT i would like to spend alot less, i'm hoping round £100.
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MG why not borrow J's and I'll meet up with you for a quick paddle as I haven't been on the water for a while now :P and maybe a few others will follow.
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Sounds like a plan mate, where would be the best for learner to go?
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Sounds like a plan mate, where would be the best for learner to go?
Somewhere preferably flat and calm however the MTA sessions at shaws bridge are a perfect starter as there is no requirement for equipment and there are experienced instructors. But as I said if we can get a small group together we could sort out a few taster days.
Ps I have a few extra bits and pieces I could lend you if needed ie buoyancy aids etc
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The lagan is great in all but the worst conditions but the paddle from Jaynes Shore to Inch Abbey is a must for a first time out. Once you've been round there you'll want a canoe of your own right away...
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why not give the craigavon watersports centre a shout?
see what they can do for you.