Touring kayaks are designed to maneuver smoothly over long distances, while maintaining their excellent tracking ability. Sit-in-touring kayaks typically have a smaller cockpit, allowing the paddler to extend the season with the use of a spray skirt. Craftmanship and design are part of the beauty of touring kayaks, and well worth trying. These are some of our favorites: Eddyline Fathom, Necky Looksha Elite, and the Necky Chatham.
Oldtown cayuga 146 sit in
Oldtown cayuga 130 sit in
Necky looksha 14 touring sit in
Touring Kayak: What to Look for
The right touring kayak will fit your needs and your body type. You'll know when you've found the right boat for you because it will be remarkably comfortable, and move as if you are one with it. Touring kayaks are designed for paddling long distances, and good craftmanship means you can do this without fatigue. Given the extra length of a touring kayak, you will have more space for your legs, and for storage. For long touring trips, you have the added benefit of storage within the bow and stern. Touring kayaks come in both sit-in and sit-on models, and excellent examples of both are available at BestKayaks.net.
If you are considering a tandem kayak, there are touring models available as well. For going long distances with a lot of straightforward paddling, two sets of arms can be better than one! Tandems are also available in both sit-in and sit-on-top models. For more information on which touring kayak model might be best for you, contact BestKayaks.net. We look forward to helping you find the best kayak for your area of interest.
