Originally posted by finn's mom
Yeah, that's why Brian has those boats, and, not the traditional kind. They're so much fun. Seeing your pictures of the kayak really made me wanna try, and, then, meeting Brian has made it possible!
Sit-on-tops aren't practical around here. The water is too cold. The local dealer doesn't even bring them up. I always have to "dress for immersion" (direct quote from the local kayak salesguy!) which means a wetsuit most of the time. I took a bunch of courses earlier this summer on how to get back in the boat alone, since I paddle by myself almost all the time.

I think Stuart would like a sit-on-top that he could fish from. He hates feeling like his legs are trapped, despite my assurances that they aren't. It's suprisingly easy to fall out of traditional kayak. You'd really have to make a mistake to get stuck in one! It's much harder to do an "eskimo roll" and stay in the boat than it is to fall out and have to do a "wet entry."