Kayaking

srdb20

Alright Lads,

Im thinking of taking up Kayaking, recently injusred my knee and wont be playing sports that exert alot of pressure onit so i decided on Kayaking.

Can any one advise on how much it would cost to get started? (Please remember im a complete newbie to kayaking so ill need everything)

Could i just head straight out on to a lake and pick it up as i go or would i have to do a course or something.

Cheers and please give me any other info you think i may need....

Wheres the best place to buy gear?

And is there any good websites?

Cheers lads

noby

While I'm far from a sesoned pro, I've been kayaking a few times. You use your knees for balance, wedged up under the cockpit. Are you sure your knee would be up to it? Perhaps try renting for an afternoon to see how you get on.




p.s. you may find more kayaking threads tucked away under the extreme sports section.

srdb20

Cheers man,

Ah the knee should hold up alright, this is the second time ive damaged it, same injury its just the sudden twisting and turning that f**ks it up.

Were can you rent them?

noby

During the summer we rented them in Killary. There's also a local place here. Not sure where you're based, but as far as I know there's an Irish canoe site: that might have more details.

lightening

I am an experienced Kayaker an Canadian Canoeist. Unfortunately it is dangerous to just head off, the golden rule is never canoe alone. You should really join a club, they will set you up with a suitable canoe, advise you, teach you the basics and how to roll. No point in rushing out and buying one. There are lots of different types, some which only very experienced canoests can keep upright.

(your knee will be fine, you do use them, but not like you do in weight bearing sports)


good luck and I hope the knee heals.

http://www.irishcanoeunion.com/

ash h

Try and find a club near where you live.I found one and iv done a few lessons.They give you all the kit as well.Tis cheap enough aswel.For me its about €50 for six 2 hour lessons that included a trip to a river and kayack surfing.

srdb20

Cheers lads,

Really appreciate all the posts.

Im based in north Dublin area so any clubs on that side that people know off or are memebers off?

lightening

Try East Wall Water Sports, they have a clubhouse by East point, there is usually someone there during the weekend.

or... here are all the clubs in the country.

http://www.irishcanoeunion.com/Clubs/Joiningaclub/tabid/980/Default.aspx

Moonbeam

www.wwkc.net based on the liffey in chapelizod,

Personally I think you a better joining a club as you can you there gear,get instruction and learn different disiplines,then if you like it you can got buy your own gear.

The necessities are a helmet,wet/dry suit,Buoyancy aid and booties. then off course a boat,spray deck and paddle,but you don't need to buy any of these starting off if your in a club.

Also paddlnig alone is dangerous so don't do it

nookie

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