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What type of kayak do you need? Are you looking for a kayak to have fun with now and again with the family or do you want something for multiple days of paddling?

Fishing Kayaks

Fishing kayaks are incredibly popular these days.

Set up for a full days on the water, some fishing kayaks have better features than others. Read our reviews and learn how to go kayak fishing the right way.

Inflatable Kayaks

Inflatable kayaks provide a very convenient way of getting your kayak from A to B. They are often pretty easy to blow up once you know how. Learn all about air-filled kayaks here and what the best ones are.

Sit-On-Top Kayaks

Paddling sit-on-top kayaks is a popular way to enjoy long summer days. You can keep cool and easily get on and off your kayak if you want. They're very stable too.

Read out SOT kayaks user and buyer guides here.

Sit-Inside Kayaks

Sit-in kayaks are often used if you want to be protected from extreme weather. They are often used with spray skirts by whitewater kayakers, but they are also used in much calmer waters.

Recreational Kayaks

Recreational kayaks are fantastic all-rounder kayaks and are often chosen by beginner kayakers.

Often used on calmer lakes and rivers, they can be a little cheaper than most kayak types. Our guides help you decide if recreational kayaks are right for you.

Touring Kayaks

If you're looking to go long distance, a touring kayak is probably going to be the way to go.

They are designed for comfort and storage, but what else sets them apart, and which touring kayaks are worth considering?

Tandem Kayaks

"Sharing is caring" as they say, and tandem kayaks are the perfect way to share!

Read our tandem kayak reviews and find out how to use 2-person kayaks properly.

Whitewater Kayaks

If you want to head into the rough stuff, you're going to need to look at whitewater kayaks.

These usually very short, sit-in kayaks offer tremendous maneuverability helping you to paddle rapids and avoid obstacles. Learn all about them here.

Folding Kayaks

Often referred to as "origami" kayaks, folding kayaks offer easier portability options.

Find out if they are worth the extra cost and learn how good or bad they are for you.

Sea Kayaks

Sea kayaks are very similar to touring yaks, but are specifically designed for the waves of seas and oceans.

We have in-depth reviews and tips on how to paddle sea kayaks properly.

Modular Kayaks

Modular kayaks are another portability improver, and they also give you the option of switching your kayak between solo and dual kayak.

Crossover Kayaks

Also referred to as "hybrids", crossover kayaks can offer the best of the maneuvreing characteristics of whitewater yaks, but also the stability and comfort of kayaks used for many hours at a time.

Kids Kayaks

Kayaking guides for the little ones. Our kids kayaks section looks at yaks on the market to buy today and has guides on how to go paddling with children, with safety in mind.

Sea Eagle 380X Explorer Review

Sea Eagle 380X Explorer Review

The Sea Eagle 380X is a high capacity inflatable kayak that can be ideal for either one or two paddlers. There is space for up to three people or you…

Pelican Argo 100X Kayaks Review

Pelican Argo 100X Kayaks Review

​The Pelican Argo 100X is a compact sit-inside kayak that is built for recreational paddling. It comes with a padded seat, drain plug, storage and even a paddle, so it…

Old Town Topwater 120 Review

Old Town Topwater 120 Review

The Old Town Topwater is a sit-on-top fishing kayak with a pedal drive. It’s designed for solo paddlers and has a stable hull for fishing on a variety of waters….

Eddyline Caribbean 14 Review

Eddyline Caribbean 14 Review

​The Eddyline Caribbean is a sit-on-top kayak designed for fishing, photography and recreational paddling on flatwater. It comes with paddle holders, gear tracks and a high back seat. This craft…

Delta Kayaks Reviewed

Delta Kayaks Reviewed

​Delta kayaks tend to offer a high level of storage space, whether it’s for short or long adventures. They can be stable, lightweight and comfortable for longer trips. There are…

Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game 2 Review

Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game 2 Review

The Ocean Prowler Big Game II is a stable fishing kayak that has a high weight capacity and is built to be easy to maneuver and efficient when required. It…

Dagger Zydeco 9.0 Review

Dagger Zydeco 9.0 Review

The Dagger Zydeco 9.0 is a 9 foot sit-inside recreational kayak that’s designed primarily for flatwater but can also handle moving water. However, it’s not recommended for rapids. This lightweight…

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