| Sit on top kayaks are not to everybodys taste | | | | weight. However, due to their solid chunky designs |
| and they are best suited for coastal paddles and | | | | it would be uncomfortable for even two people to |
| generally having fun in the surf. They do however | | | | carry them for any period of time so a kayak |
| make good kayak fishing boats as they normally | | | | trolley would come in handy. |
| sit very flat in the water which in turn makes | | | | When sitting in the Yak Sport it has a real cockpit |
| them very stable. | | | | feel about it with the three footrests allowing for |
| The Yak Board is a great all round kayak. It can | | | | a truly comfortable and adjustable paddle position. |
| be fitted with a kayak seat and bungee cords as | | | | The only drawback is that this particular model |
| optional extras. The bungee cords will allow | | | | has no standard accommodation for thigh straps |
| storage for your kayak accessories however like | | | | to be fitted. |
| many sit on tops there is little or no other places | | | | Many sit on tops have scupper drain holes |
| to stow your kayak accessories away. | | | | normally found in and around the kayak seat |
| I recently purchased a Yak Sport which is a cut | | | | allowing the kayak to self bail when underway. Be |
| down version of the original Yak Board and | | | | warned most sit on top kayaks will flood as soon |
| although this sit on top kayak sells for | | | | as you sit on them so if you are planning to |
| approximately $100 cheaper than its bigger | | | | paddle out during the winter months you will |
| brother the Yak Board, there does not seem to | | | | definitely need your wet gear on. |
| be any less kayak for your money. To the | | | | That said these kayaks are primarily designed for |
| contrary the Yak Sport has a built in back | | | | beach days and for messing about in the surf. For |
| support which will also allow for a padded kayak | | | | this purpose it is second to none and can be |
| seat for extra comfort. | | | | enjoyed equally by both the beginner and |
| Most sit on top kayaks come in a variety of | | | | professional paddlers. They make excellent boats |
| bright colours including banana yellow, orange and | | | | to take on family days to the beach and due to |
| red. However if you intend to go kayak fishing | | | | there stable designs are suitable for children to |
| you will find sit on tops in dark green and blue | | | | paddle. |
| which will assist in attempts to remain | | | | As with an inflatable kayak, a sit on top would not |
| camouflaged. | | | | be the kayak of choice on a straight run but as |
| You can buy sit on top kayaks which are as little | | | | soon as you start paddling they will bring a smile |
| as eight foot long. Being this short you will be | | | | to anybodys face as they are all about having fun. |
| mistaken in thinking these kayaks will be light in | | | | |