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Choose a Recreational Kayak from Amazon

I paddle 12 foot angler model of the Old Town Vapor, great kayak. We were only able to find one kind of spray skirt for sale that was large enough to fit the massive cockpit on the vapor.

You can bet there are some other kayakers in your area and the internet offers some great forums for meeting them. I have made several new kayaking buddies from blogging and from posting pictures on Flickr and Facebook.

I paddle with the Oklahoma Flatwater Paddlers occasionally; they are an informal group of mostly kayakers and a few canoe enthusiasts. Don’t let the name fool you, we do some current riding as well.  In fact the group has been visiting the Buffalo River and the Mt Fork River every year for awhile now. We all share a love for lower risk kayaking and you’ve got to have some paddling partners if you want lower risk. I am pretty sure there are some members stationed at Altus AFB.

I’ve been watching Craig’s List for a good deal on a used kayak, too.  My husband's Perception Swifty is getting pretty old.  We plan to stick with a ten foot kayak.  They may not be as quick on the water as longer kayaks, but they are a lot easier to handle off the water.