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Lifetime Guster Kayak Review

Lifetime Guster Kayak Review

The Lifetime Guster (formerly Emotion Guster) is a recreational sit-inside kayak. It’s made for exploring slow-moving rivers and creeks. as well as large lakes and coastal bays. This durable kayak…

Pelican Spirit 100 Kayak Review

Pelican Spirit 100 Kayak Review

The Pelican Spirit 100 is a discontinued kayak. However, you may find one for sale on online auction sites or in local outfitters. It is a lightweight sit-inside kayak that’s…

Perception Joyride 10 Kayak Review

Perception Joyride 10 Kayak Review

The Perception Joyride 10 is a recreational sit-inside kayak that’s designed to be stable and great for beginners. It has a lifestyle-inspired cockpit, with dedicated storage for your phone. The…

Perception Dancer Kayak

Perception Dancer Kayak Review

The Perception Dancer kayak was a popular surf and whitewater kayak back in its heyday (thought to be the most popular whitewater kayak ever at the time). But it was…

Jackson Tupelo 12.5 Kayak Review

Jackson Tupelo 12.5 Kayak Review

The Jackson Tupelo 12.5 is a recreational sit-inside kayak. It’s built for larger solo paddlers and comes with a removable high-back seat with lumbar support, a good level of storage…

Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 Kayak Review

Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 Kayak Review

​The Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 is a 17 foot touring kayak that’s designed to handle coastlines and rougher open water. It comes with plenty of storage for long trips and…

Old Town Dirigo 120 Review

Old Town Dirigo 120 Review

Old Town Dirigo kayaks are sit-inside vessels designed for recreational paddling. They are built to be stable and easy to paddle, which can make them ideal if you’re new to…

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…

Eddyline Fathom Review

Eddyline Fathom Review

The Eddyline Fathom is a sit-inside touring kayak that is designed to offer speed and efficiency for long distance paddling. It comes with a multi-adjustable seat, retractable skeg and plenty…