r/Kayaking • u/marshmallowpaw • 7d ago

Question/Advice -- Beginners 2 Beginners needing help

Hello everyone!

My partner (5’11”, 220lbs) and I (5’3”, 125lbs) are looking into getting into some kayaks. We’re in Alberta, Canada so they will be for use in lakes.
We’d like to stay on the cheaper side just to try it out first.
Preferably sit-on as I’m scared of capsizing myself. I can swim great but I feel like the sit-on would be easier for me.
My partner is fine with either sit-on or sit-in.

A couple I’ve looked at are:
Pelican Sentinel 100X
Pelican Sentinel 80X
Pelican Orion 100X

I’m fine with any brand, not super specific. Just something to try out. Not much available in the used market as I’m pretty far up in northern Alberta.

Thanks a bunch everyone.

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u/GreyandGrumpy 7d ago

This is FREE training for beginners: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/

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u/marshmallowpaw 7d ago

Thank you. My partner and I will do this together on our days off.