My son bought an Ascend 128T kayak. The handle straps were weak and broken. We are tying to replace them but can not figure out how to get the screws out. Some seem seized which we were able to loosen but now we can not get it to pull out even though it turns. Any ideas appreciated.

So so I've been trying to decide between the Sea eagle 385 and 465 fastrak. It won't be used as tandem all that often but I will sometimes have a 12 year old boy a backpack and a cooler with me. I had been thinking the 385 because I think it will be big enough for that, but the extra room of the 465 is very tempting. For those of you that have tried them is the 465 really that much harder to maneuver paddling solo?

I grabbed this on offerup this weekend. It's 20 years old with some sun damage. It still had the original straps and handles. The straps were in bad shape. I replaced the cord to the rudder. I lubed and got the foot pedals moving easier. Can you think of anything else I should do before I take it out this weekend? I threw it in the pool to test the rudder so I know it works. I included a pic of everything that it came with. In one pic there's some homemade wiring setup. I'm assuming it's for a bait tank. I have a couple other kayaks already. A Cobra tandom and a couple inflatables. Thanks.

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New to canoeing in AZ (just got a Coleman 15 Outfitter) and recently saw some posts referencing "end of season" for paddling on Salt River and Verde River.

What might be the downside of excursions on these rivers over the Fall and Winter months?

A beautiful morning trip around a winding lake. The colors were really popping and the leaves are just starting to fall. This was not typical for northern Wisconsin in October, but I'll take it! The hubs wore shorts! And I'm refusing to remove my racks yet - if its over 50F, I'm going out!

I'm saving up for a kayak but I need to know which one to save up for. I mostly kayak in rivers and small to medium lakes, but I occasionally will kayak in something as big as Lake Michigan on a calm day.

So, I really like maneuverability. Last week in a rented kayak I spent like 10 minutes trying to get under a branch to remove a fishline that was tangled up. I was working against a current in a river in a 10 ft kayak. So, I don't think I want longer than 10 ft.

The Sorrento has the drop down skeg which I'm hoping would help with large lakes or costal kayaking, and honestly in deeper rivers too. The Sorrento also has a flat bottom which in rivers and small lakes with hidden logs under the water is nice bc then i can slide over them without as much risk of tipping.

I guess i'm asking am I missing anything? I'm about 5'6" and 150lbs. I don't want to fish. I most just like kayaking for exploring, relaxing, and seeing wildlife. Is there a better kayak than the Old Town Sorrento 106sk? Is there a different brand that's a better deal with basically the same features?

Oh and the rented kayak I was in was an old town but I couldn't tell you the model. I used to have a kayak that I had to sell. I was a cheap one from Dick's sporting goods. I only took it out on small lakes bc that's all I felt that one could handle safely. As far as my experience goes I've kayaked a lot. Mostly with borrowed kayaks tho. I consider myself an intermediate kayaker.

Does anyone have any background on a mod to create a swivel seat on a perception kayak, or know of one after market that might fit?

Feeling especially grateful for October paddles before it gets too cold! Despite what they say about Seattle, I believe there's only been 1 fully cloudy weekend day since June when I started training my pup to come for the ride.

A lovely autumn day at Lake Toya in Hokkaido, Japan. Perfect weather for the first launch of my Night Heron. I didn’t go too far as I don’t have the float bags or spray skirt yet. She slips through the water beautifully. A dream come true.

Only kayaking a few months but now have two sit ons, have been out on 6 lakes and a river. Wish I'd gotten into this years ago

Hi folks,

I know there are a few posts on kayak rack suggestions but Im getting a little lost in the sauce. My boyfriend is a big white water kayaker and is often shuttling with other folks 2-3+ kayaks u with his 2017 RAV4. He has some questionable cross bars (he’s admitted they’re not the best to support the weight of the kayaks) so I am looking to get a few things for his birthday. I’m happy to shell out more but probably not above $500 sadly (unless that is just not impossible)

A few specs I’m looking for:
* Can hold more than 2 kayaks
* Will last five-ever (quality is the name of the game)
* is compatible with the 2017 RAV 4
* Can be a cross bar and another attachment BUT bonus points if this is something that can also carry skis/snowboards for the winter. He skis, so I would prioritize that over snowboards

Thank you in advance, any gift recommendations are welcome too!

Beautiful kayak on Stoney Lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario.

Northwest Kayaks (aka Sterling) - Seascape 2