2 Beginners needing help

[u/marshmallowpaw]

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.

[u/russellberg]

I am a sea kayaker on Vancouver Island so I am biased in that direction but I have seen many people try kayaks in small boats, (including myself at first), and the level of frustration in 10-14’ boats squirrel around vs. the joy as a 14’+ boat cuts through the water is remarkable.