artistdiver
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Sorry in advance for the long post...I was hoping someone could give me some insight. I've been looking to get started in kayak diving. I do a lot of diving in Venice for shark teeth, fossils, etc.... I can't afford to go on a charter every weekend, so I was thinking a kayak would be a great way for me fill in the weekends that I'm not going out on a charter. Plus, I think it would be a lot of fun. I've done some kayaking in the past, but have never owned my own. Here's where I have some questions... I was leaning towards getting a tandem kayak so that I could bring a dive buddy with me. It would also be nice to have someone along with me on regular kayak outings, and since none of my friends have kayaks, I thought I would get a tandem. The thing is, I don't see very much written about tandem kayak diving. Do any of you use a tandem kayak to dive with a buddy from? Is the weight of 2 people and their gear too much and that's why I don't see much about it, or am I just looking in the wrong places? I would greatly appreciate some feedback so I can get a better idea of what to look for. If you do tandem kayak dive, any suggestions on kayaks to look for?
Also, not to sound cheap, but I saw a tandem kayak at Sports Authority for a lot less than other places. I know less is not always a good thing, but I liked that it was a tandem kayak that says can also easily be handled solo. I don't want a huge kayak that I cant handle if I go out on it by myself. It was a Pelican Apex 130T. Anyone familiar with it?
Thanks again for any help you can give me!!!
Also, not to sound cheap, but I saw a tandem kayak at Sports Authority for a lot less than other places. I know less is not always a good thing, but I liked that it was a tandem kayak that says can also easily be handled solo. I don't want a huge kayak that I cant handle if I go out on it by myself. It was a Pelican Apex 130T. Anyone familiar with it?
Thanks again for any help you can give me!!!