Recreational kayaks are currently the most popular form of kayaks on the market today.  These kayaks are designed with a larger cockpit and are usually more stable on the water for the inexperienced user.  Most recreational kayaks are less than 12 feet and have little or no cargo space.  These kayaks do not normally come with a lot of options and are made from materials such as polyethylene to keep them inexpensive.  Recreational kayaks do not normally perform as well as other kayaks in the ocean.
Perception Prodigy 10.0 recreational kayak
Perception Prodigy 10.0 recreational kayak
$345.00
Two beautiful 14' recreational kayaks
Two beautiful 14' recreational kayaks
$330.00
NEW CLEARWATER 12 FT IQALUIT RECREATIONAL KAYAK BOAT
NEW CLEARWATER 12 FT IQALUIT RECREATIONAL KAYAK BOAT
$649.99
Wilderness Systems Pamlico 100 recreational kayak
Wilderness Systems Pamlico 100 recreational kayak
$445.00
11.8ft Iqaluit Recreational kayak by ClearWater Design
11.8ft Iqaluit Recreational kayak by ClearWater Design
$449.99
Old town Dirigo 106 recreational kayak
Old town Dirigo 106 recreational kayak
$565.00
Old Town Dirigo 120 recreational kayak
Old Town Dirigo 120 recreational kayak
$629.00

Kayak Information


  • Kayaks are made from an assortment of different materials. Surf kayaks are almost exclusively fiberglass and white-water models are often made from plastic. Kayaks are fairly inexpensive to rent at almost any major river or lake facility. Kayaks are commonly called canoes although they have different histories and designs.

    Kayaks are classified Kayaks are classified by their intended use. There are five primary classifications: whitewater, surf, touring/expedition, light touring/day tripping and general recreation. Kayaks are boats that look like small canoes but have covered decks and are also easy to carry. Kayaks don’t use fossil fuels so they do not damage the environment.

    Kayaks are actually small boats whose decks are covered and come with a double blade paddle to propel the kayak. There are basically three different types of kayaks; rigid kayaks, folding kayaks and inflatable kayaks. Kayaks ordinarily have much less material above the waterline and are therefore not as susceptible to the wind.

    Kayaks range from 6 ft to 12 ft. The 6 ft models are commonly known as play boats and can be used to perform tricks. Kayaks are very small and sleek with room for only one or two people. You sit on the floor of the kayak which makes it less prone to tipping in high winds or white water rapids. Kayaks come in single, double, and occasionally three person models.

    Fiberglass boats are lighter, but more expensive and more fragile. Kevlar boats are light weight and incredible strong, but are the most expensive type of kayak. Fiberglass is mid-weight and relatively easy to maintain and repair. However it is more expensive than plastic, can crack on impact, and surface scrapes require occasional maintenance.