Pretty decent entry level kayak with backrest. 4.6 Reviews out of 1432.
• Backrest for support
• 3 storage compartments alternating size
• 3 bright colours for visual aid out on the water
• Stackable when stored
• Three carry handles
• Rear wheel for rolled assistance to and from the water
Material : High Density Polyethylene
Load Capacity : 125 kg
Dimensions : L: 266cm, W: 67cm, H: 25cm
Product Weight : 17.7 kg
Warranty : 12 Month Warranty
What constitutes heavier? Thanks
I am 100kg
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They'd make a decent submarine then. (same weight here)
but good in a creek I assume?
Perfect for the creek but yeah I wouldn't take it in the broadwater with all the big boat wash. Personally if anyone's in the market for a kayak I'd suggest having a look locally for any 2nd hand ones first. Should be able to find something like this for 100-150 bucks possibly including a paddle and PFD.
Just leave one if the drain plugs out
I had one of these in Sydney harbour for ages, lasted really well and never tipped
These kayaks, like most Anaconda kayaks, are very cheaply built and won't last that long. Fine if you're starting out and want to give it a try but my recommendation would be to have a look at a second hand, higher quality boat (GumTree or Facebook Market Place). I've bought several second hand boats that are 5+ years old (a couple are 15+ years) and they're in better condition after a few years of heavy use than the cheap boat my neighbour bought a couple of years ago. My boats get heavy use and are kept outside, so they're not mollycoddled.
That’s interesting, what brands would you recommend?
I'm in Perth, home to a now sadly defunct kayak manufacturer, Finn. I've got three or four of theirs in different styles. They're all great quality. One that'll be easier to find are Perception kayaks. Great quality and have been in the game for decades. I'm pretty sure they manufactured the first plastic kayak, the Dancer. You'll still find those around these days, though they're are better boats available.
One basic measure of quality is weight. A decent kayak will be made of fairly thick plastic. Lift up an Anaconda kayak and they're much lighter than they look. Handy for getting on to roof racks, but easily dented and scratched.
Any screw fittings (for handles etc.) on a good boat will typically go into a brass or stainless steel threaded insert in a big reinforced bit of thicker plastic or a plate behind the plastic. In cheap boats the screws/bolts are often threaded straight into the plastic, so are fairly easy to strip.
I love kayaks and I love seeing others get into it at any level. I've seen a few people put off paddling by cheap Anaconda kayaks. They might work for some but don't for many, and have the resale value of a packet of stale biscuits.
I have one of these, good for the money but can only be used in calm waters. If you are little heavier, they let on quite a bit of water.