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Seems like fun times could be had..
Recently saw an inflatable one seating two or three for £220.. packs small can't really see a downside other than it could rip if I was to use it on white-water or are they tough?
What do I need to know?
You should rent. And see what you think.
Canoe for the win though.
Be a little bit careful.
I've done a lot of skiing, boarding, rock and ice climbing, biking, some surfing, caving and the occasional jump out of a plane.
I gave up kayaking as it was too dangerous.
Amazingly mind blowingly good fun though.
I fancy a canoe. Live near the local canal and always thought it’d be a pleasant way to spend a Sunday with my son. I say go for it OP 👍🏼
An inflatable one is essentially more of a canoe.
Yes, you should get one. Nothing like seeing places from the river.
Renting is a good idea at first to see what you want.
Anywhere near Symonds Yat/Monmouth? Couple of companies down there do really lovely day/half day/multi day canoe trips on the Wye. It's lush, and not too expensive.
I gave up kayaking as it was too dangerous.
Really? It can be I suppose. I've kayaked whitewater all over the world and it's generally a calculated risk if you're sensible.
Kayaks = good times!
I have more kayaks than I do bikes, and I have a lot of bikes.
Inflatables are a good starter boat as like you say they are portable and relatively safe, they can be pretty tough too, though. They are unwieldy to paddle though and are affected by wind more than a hard shell boat.
I would recommend joining a club, things can go sour fast if you don't know what you are doing. You will be able to borrow safety kit like buoyancy aids and try different types of boats before making an investment. You will also meet lots of like minded people.
Good luck!
Dont listen to Tom.
he really doesnt have that many bikes.
Canoes and Kayaks are good fun.
I would try and get shot somewhere first to see if you like it, also you will get an idea of what other kit you need/want.
I dont like inflatables personally, catch the wind too much, but they have their uses depending on what you want to do.
Yes
I have a lwb high-top Mercedes Spinter which I use for mtb trips so I'd really have nowhere to put a hard-shell kayak/canoe hence thinking of an easy stowable inflatable type.. I can see how it could be hard work in the wind.