Laura
27-06-2009, 09:43 PM
Hi, I'm completely new to the site & paddling!
Last time I went out I was a wee girls and my only memory is of being forced to do an eskimo roll, hitting my head on a rock & getting a mouthful of nasty water!
My better half has got it in to his head however that we should take up kayaking and I have to admit I quite like the idea but don't know where to start, what kit to buy (what's essential and just desirable) and from where.
I've suggested perhaps we should go on a couple of day trips first to make sure we enjoy it before spending all our cash on equipment. Is that a good idea, any suggestions of good places to try out (I'm in mid Kent).
Anyway, look forward to reading the boards and finding out lots of new info.
Last time I went out I was a wee girls and my only memory is of being forced to do an eskimo roll, hitting my head on a rock & getting a mouthful of nasty water!
My better half has got it in to his head however that we should take up kayaking and I have to admit I quite like the idea but don't know where to start, what kit to buy (what's essential and just desirable) and from where.
I've suggested perhaps we should go on a couple of day trips first to make sure we enjoy it before spending all our cash on equipment. Is that a good idea, any suggestions of good places to try out (I'm in mid Kent).
Anyway, look forward to reading the boards and finding out lots of new info.