Hey, Kayakers!

[Bike Chick]

I just got my first kayak for Mother's Day and it's a 12' sit inside. DH has a 12' sit on top so he can fish. His is more stable and heavier than mine. He can let his legs hang over the side or climb into it from the water if it flips over since it's self-draining. Mine is lighter, faster and more manueverable in the water. Six of one/half-dozen of another.

[wackyjacky1]

Interesting stuff. Thanks, everyone. d('-')b

[emily_in_nc]

Living in Belize, sit-on-tops are pretty much all you see. And they work great down here where the water is warm -- sit inside get awfully hot in full sun and warm water. That said, when we lived in NC we had touring kayaks, and they were great for flat-water creeks and rivers, especially on cooler days. On hot days they were a bit much, but they do keep at least most of your legs from getting sunburned! Sit-inside are generally longer, skinnier, and faster, and have more space for gear compartments, if that is important to you.