How To Re-enter a Sit On Top Kayak

Before you go fishing in rough water, surf or moving current it is important to know how to get back in your kayak after you fall out. This week Ken Whiting shows us the trick to jumping back in after you fall out. Sponsored by Kayak Fishing Supplies http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com , your kayak fishing outfitter!

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[WBHkungfu]

I'm 6'6" tall...what kind of sit on top kayak is out there for me?

[KayakFishingTales]

@WBHkungfu Try the Ocean Kayak Trident 13 or 15. The other option is the Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game. It's extra big and ultra stable.

[XxBeatbusterxX]

i have a traditional kayak. does that mean im screwed if it tips upside down in the ocean?

[KayakFishingTales]

Nope... You're not screwed, but it will take practice to learn a re-entry with a sit-inside kayak. We'll post the technique soon. Truth be told though... if you're going to paddle a sit-inside kayak in the ocean a lot, you should really consider learning the roll! It will change the sport of kayaking for you!!

[sanjuanx]

One effective way to re-enter any kayak after falling off its crawling to the cockpit (or seat) from the stern keeping your legs open, surfing board wise.

[kadangkaler]

what if theres a shark in the water

[MrSnubzy]

@WBHkungfu no prob :). I was also looking at sit in kayaks and found them all way too small. I was a bit worried about getting a sit on top at first, but after trying a few Ocean Kayak and the Tarpon 160 I was sold on the Tarpon. It has sit inside performance but all the benefits of being sit on top (dangling legs over side, easy re-entry etc). I have taken it out in the ocean and have been no problems, it cuts through the water and tracks like an arrow. The seat is best in class too.

[WBHkungfu]

I'd have to say that most everybody on here knows how to reply back to a person in dire need of finding a kayak that fits him/her well, and I truly appreciate that! Thank you!!!

[WBHkungfu]

@MrSnubzy Hey MrSnubzy, thanks for your help too! :)

I just wish that kayak manufacturers would make sit in kayaks for us taller people. The feeling of sitting on top of a kayak doesn't sit with me very well, hehe.

[MrSnubzy]

@WBHkungfu wilderness systems tarpon 160 would be perfect for you being tall (like me)

[doumardavison]

ive been watching these videos and why do they let the fish go?

[killerbydayornight]

would you consider tying yourself to a kayac so you wont lose youre boat in the wind my emotion renagade will travel faster in the wind than i can swim

[paddleme2]

I keep a lead rope attached to my kayak, in the event I capsize in gusty winds, which I can grab onto, before my kayak blows away. I also have a lead rope attached to my paddle, that is attached to my kayak for the same reason. You are more prone to capsize when there are gusty winds.

[piekarzczyki]

Rio is made by wilderness

[piekarzczyki]

for the guy thats 6ft 6,I have been using a Nomad feel free sit on kyak and also a rio ,

the rio is a bit tight on the feet, but nomad is excellent, both are 3 meter long, and Ok in winds up to about 20 knots

. I am 6ft , large chest, and size 11 foot, nomad is ok for use up to 5 hours, rio about half that