Fun with Old Town Kayaks
People have been forging their way across the waters as a means of travel for literally thousands of years. Old Town Kayaks has been fashioning their means to do so with kayaks since 1940. Inspired by the design of canoes fashioned by Native Americans, Old Towne began creating kayaks using sealskin design, wood and canvas to develop their kayaks.
Beginning in the 1950s, the manufacturing moved onward to the use of lightweight fiberglass. Now, in the new century the kayaks are produced with durable PolyLink3 and SuperLink3. With all these different styles, how do you determine what is best for you?
Kayaks are considerably different in their design from canoes. They let you quickly and easily maneuver in the water through the use of double-bladed paddles. A kayaker typically travels faster and closer to the water’s surface for greater stability. If you are in the market for a new kayak, take careful consideration of what you’re going to be using your kayak for. The weight, capacity, size and cockpit, as well as the materials used in the design are all critical to your final decision.
Those of you interested in solely recreational uses, there are models ready for you to purchase that are user friendly and ready to toss into the water. Day touring kayaks are stable, have good tracking and are highly efficient. Open cockpits have been built for easy entry and exit. Sportsmen and families would enjoy the day tour models.
When there are two of you ready to travel the waters, you may wish to think of purchasing a tandem model. These are great for all bodies of water. Fishing models are lightweight and stable with features that work great with those who want to fish and kayak at the same time. Each model has the same anatomy. They all have shock cord deck riggings, deck hatches, cockpits and carrying handles.
Old Town kayaks are made in Maine. The company has done a fantastic job of manufacturing their kayaks to fit everyone’s taste. Shorter kayaks have more maneuverability and tend to be lighter. Conversely, longer kayaks are favored by those who enjoy cruising and traveling in open water. The longer kayaks are also preferable for day trips and overnighters. Photographers and fishermen are best suited for wider boats whereas narrow boats are suited for farther excursions. In the purchase of Old Town kayaks for sale, the bottom layer is also an important feature to evaluate.
Flat bottom kayaks will make your journey more comfortable through calm waters. Shallow arch bottoms work best in choppy waters. When you need to improve tracking over water, the V-bottom kayaks may be the ideal choice for you. In addition, kayaks vary with the sides that are built. When the sides of a kayak is curved inward, this is called a tumblehome design, which is typically that of a narrow kayak. Flared sides allow the kayak to function best while sitting deeper in the water. Old Town kayaks are produced from a variety of materials including 100% recycled plastic, polyethylene and a variable layer boat.
One of Old Town’s popular kayak models is the Digio 106 Angler. This kayak lies low to the water, making it easy for fishermen to silently navigate through the water. As you’d expect in a fishing model, this kayak includes handy rod holders. The Vapor 12xt angler model comes with day well, and includes storage for such items as iPods and your GPS. You can go just about anywhere you want in the Vapor 12xt! Meanwhile, the Adventure and Cayuga kayaks series are great for those looking to embark on day tours. These models provide the kayaker with features that are ideal for adventurers setting out on overnight excursions.
Already round for decades, Old Town kayaks plan on building quality boats well into the new century. The company prides itself on their understanding of craftsmanship exhibited so well by the native American people. Old Town will certainly succeed in competing against the competition with high-quality and easily affordable kayaks providing fun for young and old.