Plenty Pupule

Frequently asked questions

     One of the important things most people want in a kayak is light weight and manufacturers work hard at designing boats with a desirable strength to weght ratio. Different models are designed for different applications. the longer kayaks like the Scupper Pro and Prowler are actually light for their size. If you'r interested in the lightest or smaller kayaks, below are a few options:

The Yak Board at 40 pounds is a good boat in surf or just playing on the bay.

The Venus was designed specifically for women is almost 10' long, stable, carries up to 175 pounds while weighing only 34 pounds.

The Nomad weighs in at 44lbs is almost 10' long and can carry up to 330lbs

The Caper weighing only 45 pounds is 11' long can carry up to 325 pounds. It's very stable and can carry lots of gear.

The Hobie Pursuit is over 12' and weighs just 42lbs. It's a light, fast paddling machine with a 215lb carring capacity

The Mars is a quick boat 13'5" long, weighs 49 pounds and carries up to 230 pounds

     Ground handling is another consideration for women as well as men. Getting the boat on and off the car and to and from the water. It's your choice on which type of boat will be easiest for you to manage while on land but there are a few devices that can alleviate some of the more difficult problems or possibly allow you to choose a more performance oriented kayak than you otherwise would.

     A kayak dolly can make life a whole lot easier if you've got a ways to walk and don't have a partner to help carry your boat. Inflatable tires can also roll over sand to easily get your boat down to the water..

     If you're choosing vehicle racks, the Thule Outrigger or Roller Coaster accessories can mean you only have to lift one end of the kayak onto the rack at a time. For the Scupper Pro or Prowler that means you'd only have to lift 28 pounds at a time.

     Side carry handles also make moving the kayak from point to point a bit easier and come standard on some models and can be added to others.

     A kayak carry strap can help by taking the weight off your arms as you carry it. The strap goes through the scupper holes and over your shoulder. It works best on the lighter boats so you aren't carrying too much weight on your shoulder....