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"Looked up where Ft. Smith is and it looks like you have a couple of easy options - reservoir and river. Being you're in PT and not knowing your abilities, I suggest to start small as posted by Lansing. Go for a smaller kayak that you can try…"

"Arkansas, close to Ft. Smith"

"Where do you live? There might be someone on the site who can recommend something specific, like a shop."

"Take a class and look for resources. Local kayak shops and paddling clubs can be helpful. Some "box" stores like REI have knowledgeable staff and others don't. Keep posting as you have questions. Best of days on the…"

"I suppose you need to decide what you want to do with your kayak. Is it primarily a fishing kayak or a sight seeing kayak? Whereabouts do you live? What sort of water bodies will you be on mostly? Choosing the right boat depends a lot of those…"

"I've only been paddling for a year, but I'm absolutely hooked on it. Here is how I started: 1. Went paddling with some friends a few times and figured out that I liked it! 2. Took a introductory/training class at a local kayak store. Lots…"

"Good article."