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Sit-In 10ft Sun Dolphin Kayak @ Dick's
Ship or Potential Store Pickup
review
https://paddling.com/gear/sun-dol...a-10-kayak
FEATURES:
1-person sit-in kayak
Great for rivers and lakes
Shock cord deck rigging
Large open cockpit
Carrying handles
Adjustable foot braces
Protective thigh pads
Adjustable padded seat
Storage compartment
Water bottle holder
Specifications:
Length: 10'
Width: 30"
Weight: 41 lbs.
Maximum capacity: 250 lbs.
PADDLE NOT INCLUDED WITH KAYAK
Materials: Rugged UV-stabilized Fortiflex® high density polyethylene
Manufacturer's 2-year warranty
Model: ARUBA10
https://www.dickssportinggoods.co...stnkykxpsk
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But I found a YouTuber a while back who took this thing into Class III-IV stuff just to prove it can be done. So treat this like a cheap set of golf clubs or guitar — in the right hands, they're great. Otherwise pretty mediocre.
It has pretty good reviews on paddling.com
https://paddling.com/gear/sun-dol...a-10-kayak
I started on a $200 (on sale and 20% coupon) Fusion 124 of similar quality years ago.
Never saw a reason to upgrade past some of the farkles I added on the cheap. I use mine in all seasons in the PNW and have been on Lake WA in all months and weather.
I bought one of these Arubas as a backup. My fusion is pretty beat up by now.
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FEATURES:
1-person sit-in kayak
Great for rivers and lakes
Shock cord deck rigging
Large open cockpit
Carrying handles
Adjustable foot braces
Protective thigh pads
Adjustable padded seat
Storage compartment
Water bottle holder
Specifications:
Length: 10'
Width: 30"
Weight: 41 lbs.
Maximum capacity: 250 lbs.
PADDLE NOT INCLUDED WITH KAYAK
Materials: Rugged UV-stabilized Fortiflex® high density polyethylene
Manufacturer's 2-year warranty
Model: ARUBA10
https://www.dickssporti
But I found a YouTuber a while back who took this thing into Class III-IV stuff just to prove it can be done. So treat this like a cheap set of golf clubs or guitar — in the right hands, they're great. Otherwise pretty mediocre.
But I found a YouTuber a while back who took this thing into Class III-IV stuff just to prove it can be done. So treat this like a cheap set of golf clubs or guitar — in the right hands, they're great. Otherwise pretty mediocre.
It has pretty good reviews on paddling.com
https://paddling.com/gear/sun-dol...a-10-kayak
I started on a $200 (on sale and 20% coupon) Fusion 124 of similar quality years ago.
Never saw a reason to upgrade past some of the farkles I added on the cheap. I use mine in all seasons in the PNW and have been on Lake WA in all months and weather.
I bought one of these Arubas as a backup. My fusion is pretty beat up by now.
It has pretty good reviews on paddling.com
https://paddling.com/gear/sun-dol...a-10-kayak
I started on a $200 (on sale and 20% coupon) Fusion 124 of similar quality years ago.
Never saw a reason to upgrade past some of the farkles I added on the cheap. I use mine in all seasons in the PNW and have been on Lake WA in all months and weather.
I bought one of these Arubas as a backup. My fusion is pretty beat up by now.
Yeah, don't get me wrong — I'm constantly begging my MIL (the owner) to let me borrow them for some river paddling (with some Class I-II sections).
Another bonus is you can get these inside a lot of minivans if you remove the center console (and close the tailgate!). Or in the bed of a crew cab pickup with just a couple feet poking out the back. No need to add a roof rack.
But I found a YouTuber a while back who took this thing into Class III-IV stuff just to prove it can be done. So treat this like a cheap set of golf clubs or guitar — in the right hands, they're great. Otherwise pretty mediocre.
Another bonus is you can get these inside a lot of minivans if you remove the center console (and close the tailgate!). Or in the bed of a crew cab pickup with just a couple feet poking out the back. No need to add a roof rack.
My tracking on the fusion greatly improved with using my kayak. I found out YouTube is not the same as doing it to get decent paddling skills down......
I am also partial to easy loading for transport. I toss mine into a beater Chevy Astro Cargo Van I keep around to haul something once in blue moon, and it really mainly hauls kayaks.. and 10ft ones fit with a ft to spare. I can transport two but kinda ugly.
I don't know. It might work.
I'm a 6'1 and still have leg room to spare.
If you have a Dicks close, I'd order for store pickup and sit in it first.
I sat in one like mine at pickup, first to make sure I like the fit.
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I like sit-ons in warmer waters. Up here, I need the protection of a sit-in except for the peak of summer.
Quite a story. My biggest nuisance are kids on fast boats, paid by daddy, blasting by and inconsiderate or ignorant idiots with big yachts creating very large wakes making me take water.
The other factor is the tsc kayak comes with paddle. This one doesn't.