Posted: 7/5/2013 1:47:51 AM EDT
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Have had the itch to give it a try the past year or so, thought I'd get off my ass before Summer is gone.
I'm in the Western 'burbs, anybody recommend an outfit to hook up with? |
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I'm more interested in trying it first, before making any type of investment in equipment.
Would like a recommendation of a reputable company that could provide the equipment, teach the basics and lead a short tour in the water. I'm east of Naperville, with easy access to the expressways, an hour or so travel wouldn't be a problem. |
| You can go to Yorkville the place is Geneva Kayak the do classes and rentals. There is a cool stretch of rapids by the dam that you can run or go about 5 miles downriver to Silver springs St park and Geneva Kayak will pick you up. Good stretch of river I do it in my Canoe all the time. |
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You can go to Yorkville the place is Geneva Kayak the do classes and rentals. There is a cool stretch of rapids by the dam that you can run or go about 5 miles downriver to Silver springs St park and Geneva Kayak will pick you up. Good stretch of river I do it in my Canoe all the time. Only 45 minutes away, I'll give them a call. Thanks for the reply ETA: Gave them a call, they happen to be having a class 15 minutes from my house on the 20th. Registered and paid. Thanks again! |
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Check with the local REI to see if they offer it. Some offer rentals and introduction to kayaking. The wife unit and I purchased ours from Cabela's (Emotion Comet 8). They are relatively inexpensive at $250, but not as rugged as I wished them to be. I ended up fiberglass matting the stern to fill in the thin spots. Granted I'm in the water several times a week, almost year round.
If you choose to go out on something more than the local retention ponds, spend the $30 and get the navigation lights at Wally World. It really helps with the larger power boaters. |
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Check with the local REI to see if they offer it. Some offer rentals and introduction to kayaking. The wife unit and I purchased ours from Cabela's (Emotion Comet 8). They are relatively inexpensive at $250, but not as rugged as I wished them to be. I ended up fiberglass matting the stern to fill in the thin spots. Granted I'm in the water several times a week, almost year round. If you choose to go out on something more than the local retention ponds, spend the $30 and get the navigation lights at Wally World. It really helps with the larger power boaters. REI crossed my mind, I am a member, but the classes were far and few between and everything was booked. The nav lights are good advice, thanks. |