I'm upgrading from my first kayak and came across an Eddyline Nighthawk 16‘ for $550. It looks like a good deal to me if everything checks out ok. I'm 6'2" 185ish but coming from a 10.5 (albeit much wider) kayak. Any thoughts? I will be looking at it soon.
Posted Jun 16, 2015, 7:53 PM UTC
just make sure you learn how to roll it. You'll be fine!
Oh yeah, I plan to and have access to a pool for practice. I just hope this deal is as good as it seems and that the fit is ok for my size... not something I know a lot about.
16 ft is quite a step up, you'll have a bit of a learning curve. But as long as you are comfortable in the cockpit, you can't go wrong here
Sit in it and ideally paddle it before you buy. It is going to be a very small boat for someone your size.
Is it a height issue, legs? I don't really understand how that works or what to look for. I know that my 10'5" Perception seems fine but it's recreational and has adjustable foot rests. I also like to keep my knees slightly bent so I can sort of press my thighs against something on the sides for stability and not have my legs fall asleep.
Just might be too small for your feet, legs, etc. You might like the fit. Just paddle it before you buy it if you can.
Yeah seems good to me. Check it over for any cracks--don't get scared off if they exist, just use it as a bargaining chip.