Tony Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I know there's time but I'm thinking about doing some kayaking this summer and I was wondering if anyone knew if you had to do anything with classes or training. I did some kayaking back in high school and enjoyed it but I don't wanna get out in the water and get in trouble for something. Does anyone know a good place to rent or buy too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BC Voice of Reason Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I know there's time but I'm thinking about doing some kayaking this summer and I was wondering if anyone knew if you had to do anything with classes or training. I did some kayaking back in high school and enjoyed it but I don't wanna get out in the water and get in trouble for something. Does anyone know a good place to rent or buy too? Unless you plan on whitewater kayaking, I wouldn't think you would need lessons unless you're real uneasy about it. Just be smart about it. I bought one a few years ago and threw it in at Chenango State Park to get my feet wet, so to speak. Once I felt I did okay with that, I took it out to Whitney Point reservoir. One time a friend and I sneaked into Cannonsville reservoir and kayaked all day. That was a lot of fun, it's really beautiful out there. It was before 9/11 so security wasn't as strict as it is today. I bought mine from a friend who needed some cash, so I can't recommend anywhere to purchase one, but there are a couple of shops that have cropped up in recent years. One in Vestal on the parkway, and I believe there's one on 434 in Apalachin as well. Unfortunately, the Eastern Mountain Sports store in the mall closed, I used to buy most my accessories there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointrider Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I know there's time but I'm thinking about doing some kayaking this summer and I was wondering if anyone knew if you had to do anything with classes or training. I did some kayaking back in high school and enjoyed it but I don't wanna get out in the water and get in trouble for something. Does anyone know a good place to rent or buy too? there's a place just north of whitney point on rt 11. i think it's called light house landing or something and the guy rents and sells kayaks. i heard that he'll even drive/pickup for a fee of course. seems this would be a good choice for free advice before a purchase. also power and paddle in candor (rt 96) good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 there is an EMS in Ithaca LL Bean now has a store in Albany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Gander Mountain has a nice selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Gander Mountain has a nice selectionThis is where i got mine and use it on the river every weekend, in the summer, good clean fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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