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Okay, so it's the time when people go and look to buy or sell kayaks. One thing, I keep running into again and again, is that many know very little about how to properly "store" them in order to prolong their life time. Before buying used - or new, make sure to check the condition of the hull. Deformations of the plastic (in the case of plastic models) tell tale about how it was stored or transported. Avoid buying dented kayaks just because they're good deal. You'll never forgive…

There you are, ready to buy a kayak… Suddenly, all of your dreams seem shattered as you discover the boat you fantasized about – is too small for you! Rule of thumb is, you need to try ‘em out or at least get to sit in the model you are interested in. As many kayaks are manufactured nowadays overseas, it is hard to find one that fits a bigger person – that includes the average male size feet of 12. It’s like trying to find pants in a department store with a waist size larger than 30……