Choose And Buy The Right Old Town Kayak.

Okay, so I’m 14 years old and I LOVE sailing. Unfortunately, the only time I can sail is one week during the summer, when we drive up to the lake and I use the sailing club’s boats. For the past couple of years, I’ve also been getting invited back for weekends to do racing during the fall. My overall favorite type of boat to sail is the JY. I definitely know my way around this boat, how to take care of it, rig it, sail it (duh) etc. We live on the river and go up to the lake a lot to visit my grandma. My dad has a few kayaks and a canoe but I’ve never really been into that kind of thing. Recently, a man in my town put up a JY for sale. It comes with all of the riggings, sails, and a trailer. It is in very good condition. The man is charging 00 for it, but says that he will go lower. That is an amazing price. I WANT THAT THING SO BAD. Both my brother and sister sail as well, so it would definitely get lots of use. JYs aren’t a high maintenance boat either. Unfortunately, I don’t have 00 just lying around. My mom has said that she’d love to have a sailboat but of course, my parents aren’t just going to randomly buy us a boat. Which sucks. I NEED TO MAKE MONEY FAST. Does anyone have any ideas?! I do have a job (working for my sailing instructor actually haha) but i only work 1 day a week for 3 hours so i dont get lots of money. I just started my job a month ago too. I don’t have enough saved up, and its for future savings anyways. I know, of course, that there’s no quick and easy way to magicly make large amounts of money with no effort, but does anyone have any ideas? thanks for reading this.

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I am a heavier gal and looking to get a kayak that would accommodate me. I am loosing weight, however I need something in the meantime + kayaking is good exercise. I am around 290 lbs and want to do flat water & river (nothing over class 2ish rapids) kayaking. I am looking at the Old Town Vapor 10 or Vapor 10XT kayak.

Would this be a good choice or can anyone else point me in the right direction?
I can’t spend over 0.

Thank you!

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I just bought this kayak and am planning to fish from it. Is is possible for me to paddle around and fish in the ocean with it? (im not going to go very far) Im only concerned about possible damage/the differences between fresh and saltwater.

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I have a 12 ft old town angler kayak that I bought last fall and finally got to take it out on the river. I’m new to kayaking, have done it on vacations in lagoons, but this is the first time on fast water.

What is a safe speed on cfs on water to paddle in for a beginner? Also, it was 4200cfs when I put in and I couldn’t paddle upstream with it. I just sat still no matter how aggressive I was. The minute I stopped paddling I of course went zipping away lol. On less cfs, will I be able to paddle upstream? I realize I was in way over my head with that cfs, so thats why I’m asking what cfs would be more safer to go in.

My plan was the paddle upstream and troll down by just floating while fishing.

What suggestions do you have, there is no one here that gives lessons, I have begged friends of friends to just take me out and show me the ropes and no one responds back. So I’m just trying to learn on my own. I have rafted alot so its not new that way, but kayaking in itself is new.

Thanks!

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I have an Old town Guide 147 canoe that I take out quite a bit when the weather is nice and its great for rolling down slow rivers. I can handle it alone but carrying the canoe for any real distance quickly becomes tiring because it weighs in at around 75 lbs.

I live near a national park and I wanted to check out some creeks along the river but the problem is that this would require me to paddle upstream quite a bit and in a canoe that can get very tiring, very quick. My canoe weighs 75, I weigh 200, im packing camera gear and I have to carry two 50lbs bags of sand to sit in the front to keep the nose down. Obviously the whole setup can be a hassle.

I would like a recommendation for a good kayak that has enough storage to store at least a single backpack that will contain camera gear. It would be the size of any normal school backpack. I also want something fairly stable so that if I do have a camera out at times, I dont feel like I always on the verge of rolling it and dumping my gear. I would also like a kayak that provides the most from each paddle stroke because I plan on long trips upriver as well as down.

If I can keep this around 400 I would be happy but paying more is a possibility if necessary.

Thanks

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I’m only 12 years old, almost 13 on July 16th.
But my life is so stressful. I make everything harder then it really is.
Periods are one of the stressful things in my life..
A while ago on Aprill 22nd, worst day of my life, I think my period really did start. That has scarred me until today.
I had the chance to goto a waterpark which I was waiting for for about 1-2 years with a friend. But I didn’t go, too scared of periods. So that day when everybody was having fun, I was inside working on a math project.
At my neighbor’s sons graduation party, it was like a pool party, and I LOVE my neighbor’s pool. But I didn’t go in.
Because I was too scared of my period starting..
Since April 22nd, I’ve been wearing pads, 3-4-5 set of underware.
I started wearing my gymnastics shorts and swimming suit under my clothes incase my period might start, nobody would know, and it wouldn’t shock me.
But the thing is, no blood happend, well noticable through all this time.
But now to this day, I fear, it’s coming up, I already waisted a section of my childhood worrying. Stressing, fearing.

I worry about this everyday. And one of my friends is going to invite me to her birthday party in about 13 days, kayaking. In the water.
I bet i’d just miss it in fear of my period..
On the 16th of July, my birthday party is coming.
Pool Party. I don’t know what i’d do.. I’m just stressing.
Why is it so hard to be me!?!!?!?

I also stress on my bday party because I am going to invite 9 of my friends, so 10 including me I am going to invite, and hopefully all have a sleepover and fun.
But I’m nervous most of my friends would be out of town or on vacation.
I only know kinda that 6 of my friends can make it to this date.
I worry about this, too, what if my birthday all goes wrong!??!
What if my period starts because I stress so much!?!?!

I just feel useless, and I just want to go back in time and change everything, my eating habits, excersize plans, my life.
So I would not have a period..

I remember and I still do, I wish on eyelashes, times, wishes, stars, that "I wish I would never start my first peroid until I am 17 years old.".
17 is my lucky number, FROM THAT.

I just feel depressed it’s getting in the way of my gymnastics dreams, swimming, waterparks, fun, summer, beaches, vacations..

& Please don’t say that I have it "easy", because I have everything easy expect my mental brain.
So please, don’t say YOU HAVE IT EASY, because I bet you didn’t have such a horrible life at my age.. :((

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I am a 25 year old from a small Illinois tourist town. I have had many travels, some taking me around the world. As much as I do love my home town, which is in a beautiful area along the Mississippi, with great bluffs, hills and water, which have provided years of hiking, biking, cliff climbing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, etc… But I have thought about Colorado since I was 14. It has always just seemed to be the place to go and do everything I love to do. The only other place that I have picked up and actually moved to was Florida, it was difficult, but eventually worked out great, so I am not afraid of relocating.. I have many friends throughout the state of Colorado so am sure I could spend some time just wandering the state a bit before picking a spot to settle into. My main priority is finding a decent school, I’m studying environmental sciences. The other is that I am thinking of the cost of living out there, how difficult is it to find an outdoor job? I enjoy horticulture and landscaping, which I know is seasonal.. Ideally I know that I would be better off to wait until spring to go, but I want to be there on New Years… So is it impossible to find any enjoyable work in the winter, while the weathers crazy? also, it would be nice to find an area with a nice atmosphere, I am pretty much a guitar, hike, bike, kayak, long board, swim, dive, cave, climb, camp, nature pics, snowboard, garden, music lovin kinda guy and I really do enjoy a good time. ha
So I guess my questions are:
area of good eco school.
outdoor work.
general cost of living.
a place for me….

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I am a 25 year old from a small Illinois tourist town. I have had many travels, some taking me around the world. As much as I do love my home town, which is in a beautiful area along the Mississippi, with great bluffs, hills and water, which have provided years of hiking, biking, cliff climbing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, etc… But I have thought about Colorado since I was 14. It has always just seemed to be the place to go and do everything I love to do. The only other place that I have picked up and actually moved to was Florida, it was difficult, but eventually worked out great, so I am not afraid of relocating.. I have many friends throughout the state of Colorado so am sure I could spend some time just wandering the state a bit before picking a spot to settle into. My main priority is finding a decent school, I’m studying environmental sciences. The other is that I am thinking of the cost of living out there, how difficult is it to find an outdoor job? I enjoy horticulture and landscaping, which I know is seasonal.. Ideally I know that I would be better off to wait until spring to go, but I want to be there on New Years… So is it impossible to find any enjoyable work in the winter, while the weathers crazy? also, it would be nice to find an area with a nice atmosphere, I am pretty much a guitar, hike, bike, kayak, long board, swim, dive, cave, climb, camp, nature pics, snowboard, garden, music lovin kinda guy and I really do enjoy a good time. ha
So I guess my questions are:
area of good eco school.
outdoor work.
general cost of living.
a place for me….

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Old town kayak vgc

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I have looked into Necky, Old Town, Pelican International, Dagger, Perception, and Wilderness Systems, but would like opinions on them.

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Another video of several pics taken from my kayak trips in and around the New Orleans area including Lakes Ponchartrain and Maurepas.

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This was the last canoe trip of the summer for me. One of my good friends and I have camped on this island a few times. This is the first time I have videoed from the canoe. It’s a little shaky at times but not to bad. If you enjoyed the video check out my page and sub. And as always please rate.

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4 Kayaks, 2 Paddles & Trailer for sale on craigslist.com, Jacksonville, FL. Please contact Steve Tillman @ 1-866-935-0272 or (904) 509-4336. Email: tillmanauto@hotmail.com

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Beyond Reality - Amazing Race 15 Recap 11/22/09 Last time on the Race Gary & Matt were eliminated from the Race. Teams must travel by plane from Estonia to Prague in the Czech Republic. Once in Prague they must find the old town square & get a clue from a guy in an old Praga. All teams were on the same two flights to Riga, Latvia & then to Prague. Teams must then travel to Kayaky Troya where there is a fast or slow Detour. In fast & furious teams must navigate a whitewater raft course in a kayak & grab their clue. In slow & steady teams must pull themselves across an overhead ropes course that was grueling. Sam & Dan were the only team to pick the Kayaks but switched over after the 3rd unsuccessful try. The clues were Divaske & Divadlo which led them to the Estates Theater. Roadblock - at the theater one member had to search the seats for a tiny hidden mandolin & present to the actor playing Don Giovanni for the next clue. Pit stop - Prague Castle 1 - Meghan & Cheyne - won a trip for 2 to Hawaii. 2 - Sam & Dan. 3 - The Globetrotters. 4 - Brian & Ericka came in last place but its a non-elimination leg so next time they will have to perform a speed bump to stay in the race. Next time - Prague after dark & Sam & Dan continue to be bitches.

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I’m paddling the Flex Vertex and towing the gear in the Old Town Loon III. I tossed in the wet suit and rain gear in case things get wet. I hope everything will go well. I believe I have enough supplies and plan on taking the whole three days!

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Store Front of MOC Kayaks - Mud Outdoor Center - Austin, TX

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The three families go for a paddle on Oulton Broad in Ocean Kayak Kea, Prowler 15, Trident 15, Scupper Pro and Old Town Canoe

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canoeing up Alamance creek in a 16ft Old Town canoe with 55# trolling motor

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A two day canoe trip on the Colo River NSW . Poling, paddling and some rapids. Due to thick bush, portaging around rapids was impossible.

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Canoeing the Nantahala River in a lake canoe without airbags or floatation of any kind. Yes, we did this by choice (feel free to voice your opinions). We ran the entire river without incident until we hit Nantahala Falls. We were able to run the falls but got swamped. Got sucked into a horrible line through the falls. We then wrapped the canoe around a rock about 40 feet below the falls and sank the canoe. Took us over an hour to retrieve the canoe. Music - Suicidal Tendencies - You Cant Bring Me Down

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An easy paddle on an August Sunday, 2009, in an Old Town Penobscot 16

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Now available at www.outdoorplay.com - overview of the “Active Comfort System” (ACS) kayak seat. This seat is featured on select models of Necky and Old Town Kayaks.

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Multi activities in Macedonia Welcome; Mountain tourism, Rural tourism, Horse riding, Hiking, Rock climbing, Paragliding,-Mountain biking, Football, Basket ball, Tennis,-Fishing on rivers and lakes, Monasteries, Hunting, Culinary, Eco tourism, Kayak, rafting, Radika, Matka, Speleological, Ski Resorts, Skiing, Boarding, snow bike, Lake Tourism, Swimming, Water sports, Lake, Culinary, Wine Tourism, SPA Tourism, Cultural tourism, Museums, Monasteries, Antic cities, Fortresses, Galicnik Wedding Manifestation, Music traditional festival, Beer Festivals in Prilep Town, Carnivals, Religious tourism, Old Town, Mountaineering, Mountain biking, road biking, Mavrovo, National Park, Horseback Riding, Driving, Cross-country skiing, fishing, Hangliding/Paragliding, Walking, Trail running, Running. Also we offer low cost villas and apartments for rent and sale in Macedonia. Contact Info www.propertyinmacedonia.com propertyinmacedonia(at)gmail com Skype; propertyinmacedonia

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Find all types of new and used kayaks for sale at www.kayaksforsaledirect.com and http

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My lastest kayaking trip was a solo I done today, this video is the result. Weather was really nice and a nice cool breeze from the gulf helped out. Good beach clips!

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Nessa, Nick, Nick, and me enjoying a mellow day on the Albion river with the wild life…. way chill day

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Chip and I go Kayaking!

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4-day trip upstream and back along the Colo River, in the Wollemi wilderness, under low-flow conditions, in open/Canadian canoes.

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i’ve been wondering if anyone knows about how to make an outboard motor out of a weedwacker/trimmer
1. what kind of weed trimmers are the best, have highest rpms, cc’s
2. how to assemble it
3. what about the shaft?
4. what size boat props are the best
5. will it blow up or heat up even though it’s air cooled?
6. what will i need to make it?
7. how fast could it move a 160 pound person in a 9 foot 6 inch old town otter kayak about?

thanks!

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Tina Torpedo and the Factory Flippers, the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s own synchronized swim team, winner of Best Visual Spectacle award at the first annual Washington Project for the Arts SynchroSwim competition. a bad video for your enjoyment. Allison is in the real kayak. I’m on the left with the pink head gear and Lisa is on the right with the blue. We are both in kayaks built out of pool noodles & duct tape.

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I MADE THIS VIDEO FOR MY FRIENDS THAT FISH. THEY DO NOT LIKE KAYAKS. I HOPE MAYBE THIS CHANGES THEIR MINDS.

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My sister is 20 years old and her boyfriend of 2 years is 21. They both are Army ROTC cadets and students. She’s a junior this year and he is a senior. They have good/excellent grades. And our parents hate the boyfriend! They feel he’s not ambitious enough (even though he’s the 3rd top cadet in the battalion) and that he hurts her grades (which isn’t true because her grades are good). Mostly the parents don’t like him because he isn’t the battalion commander’s favorite top-notch cadet. But I’ve met the guy (I’m 23, married, one daughter, and my parents hated my boyfriend-now husband) and I like him. He not only has rotc but is also a reservist with the national guard. He’s a river-rafting and kayaking guide in the summers. He built his own computer. He lives at home during the summer but pays his own phone bills and owns his own vehicle. He has a lot going for him!

So for the past year they told my parents they weren’t dating to make everything calm down, but dated secretly. Well, they snooped into her text messages and found out and all hell has broken loose! They’re demanding the guy apologize to them for dating their daughter. And they just keep yelling at her about how mad they are about it. Unfortunately my parents don’t know how to hate something but still have respect for their children’s choices.

My sister is on the edge of packing her stuff and moving out! And a part of me thinks that’s the best thing for her to do right now until they get ahold of themselves. Thats what I did when I went through a similar thing. I never kept my relationship secret, but when they made it clear they didn’t accept my choice, then I moved away.

Her boyfriend only lives 1.5 hours away so she can stay with him, or she can come the 4 hours down to live with me. But its not going to be easy since her campus is in the same town as home.

What should she do? What should I say to her?
obviously my sister is of an age where she should be able to date whomever she wants to. However, when our parents say they’re just giving good advice and sharing their wisdom, what they mean is "if you don’t do what we want you to do we’re gonna be mad and angry and make life hell till you give in. Because parents are always right no matter how old you are"
Any other family lives in different states, so no, there are no relatives for her to stay with other than me. She won’t have to commute during the school year because rotc requires her to live on campus in the dorms. And we already know how my parents will react if she were to move out, because I went through almost the exact same things with them myself.

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May 21, 2010 - On the Wilderness channel in Charlotte, North Carolina at USNWC

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I DON’T WANT TO GIVE MY SISTER THE WRONG ADVICE!

My sister is 20 years old and her boyfriend of 2 years is 21. They both are Army ROTC cadets and students. She’s a junior this year and he is a senior. They have good/excellent grades. And our parents hate the boyfriend! They feel he’s not ambitious enough (even though he’s the 3rd top cadet in the battalion) and that he hurts her grades (which isn’t true because her grades are good). Mostly the parents don’t like him because he isn’t the battalion commander’s favorite top-notch cadet. But I’ve met the guy (I’m 23, married, one daughter, and my parents hated my boyfriend-now husband) and I like him. He not only has rotc but is also a reservist with the national guard. He’s a river-rafting and kayaking guide in the summers. He built his own computer. He lives at home during the summer but pays his own phone bills and owns his own vehicle. He has a lot going for him!

So for the past year they told my parents they weren’t dating to make everything calm down, but dated secretly. Well, they snooped into her text messages and found out and all hell has broken loose! They’re demanding the guy apologize to them for dating their daughter. And they just keep yelling at her about how mad they are about it. Unfortunately my parents don’t know how to hate something but still have respect for their children’s choices.

My sister is on the edge of packing her stuff and moving out! And a part of me thinks that’s the best thing for her to do right now until they get ahold of themselves. Thats what I did when I went through a similar thing. I never kept my relationship secret, but when they made it clear they didn’t accept my choice, then I moved away.

Her boyfriend only lives 1.5 hours away so she can stay with him, or she can come the 4 hours down to live with me. But its not going to be easy since her campus is in the same town as home.

What should she do? What should I say to her?

Additional Details

obviously my sister is of an age where she should be able to date whomever she wants to. However, when our parents say they’re just giving good advice and sharing their wisdom, what they mean is "if you don’t do what we want you to do we’re gonna be mad and angry and make life hell till you give in. Because parents are always right no matter how old you are"
Townes: My sister would not be mooching. Rotc is a scholarship which means that neither her parents (nor her boyfriend’s) are paying a penny towards their education. It also pays them a stipend or income. No, building a computer isn’t a sign of ambition, but it shows some intelligence, most people have no idea whats even in a computer, let alone how to build one! And yes, many people, would consider pursuing a career as an officer in the military as well as already having a separate contract with the national guard to show ambition in life. Not everyone has to be a doctor or lawyer to be successful. He has straight A’s in his courses, as does my sister, so if there were any effect on their grades it certainly isn’t making them be low grades! She’s not saving thousands of dollars at home.

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