first tlme owning a kayak, need help on everything
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Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good recreational kayak which I recommend. Hope this helps. Allan Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good... » Read More Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good recreational kayak which I recommend. Hope this helps. Allan « Show Less
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I bought 2 old town Vapor 10's. I've had a 17.5' old town canoe for umpteen years but never a kayak, although I was in a kayak in an estuary by the ocean once and didn't care for it because it was the kind where the water is in the kayak (stand up or something - I forget) but it was not so much fun because the sea water would rub my thighs and caused a lot of irritation. The vapor is like a canoe but much more stable than mine. They are light, easy to maneuver in the water and stable. I'm sure there are other models that are equal but I personally like short and light. It's also a fishing kayak in that it comes with an anchor. I bought 2 old town Vapor 10's. I've had a 17.5' old town canoe for umpteen years but never a kayak, although I was in a kayak in an estuary by the ocean once and didn't care for it because it was the kind where the water is in the kayak (stand up or something - I forget) but it was not so much fun because the sea water would rub my thighs and caused a lot of irritation. The vapor is like a canoe but much more stable than mine. They are light, easy to maneuver in the water and stable. I'm sure there are other models that are equal but I personally like short and light. It's also a fishing... » Read More I bought 2 old town Vapor 10's. I've had a 17.5' old town canoe for umpteen years but never a kayak, although I was in a kayak in an estuary by the ocean once and didn't care for it because it was the kind where the water is in the kayak (stand up or something - I forget) but it was not so much fun because the sea water would rub my thighs and caused a lot of irritation. The vapor is like a canoe but much more stable than mine. They are light, easy to maneuver in the water and stable. I'm sure there are other models that are equal but I personally like short and light. It's also a fishing kayak in that it comes with an anchor. « Show Less
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You need to decide what you will use it for. Do you need one you can sit in or on top. Fishing or whatever.
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I began with an open kayak for fishing. Start with a comfortable life vest. Try a few on at a boating supply store and be sure it feels ok when you sit and when you rotate your arms. Next is a kayak paddle. Check the ratings for quality and get the kind that has drip rings. Kayaks are very light and don't sit deep in the water. Choose a calm day or you'll get blown around. They are quite "tipsy" so choose shallow water until you are confident with your balance and paddling abilities. Hope this helps.
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This is an awesome kayak. I love mine. Easy to load on my car by myself, a little heavy if you aren't a strong woman. Plenty of room and comfortable inside. Plenty of room to bring a dog along or lots of gear. Moves nicely thru the water. I've even put my feet up on the outside and reclined back for a different angle. I love to watch the Chincoteague Pony Swim from it every year. Get a life jacket and waterproof boxes. Pool noodles are great to use to protect your car if you don't have roof racks. Cut them on one side of the noodle hole and press onto the kayak opening, front and rear. Works great! You can't go wrong with the Old Town. :) This is an awesome kayak. I love mine. Easy to load on my car by myself, a little heavy if you aren't a strong woman. Plenty of room and comfortable inside. Plenty of room to bring a dog along or lots of gear. Moves nicely thru the water. I've even put my feet up on the outside and reclined back for a different angle. I love to watch the Chincoteague Pony Swim from it every year. Get a life jacket and waterproof boxes. Pool noodles are great to use to protect your car if you don't have roof racks. Cut them on one side of the noodle hole and press onto the kayak opening, front and rear.... » Read More This is an awesome kayak. I love mine. Easy to load on my car by myself, a little heavy if you aren't a strong woman. Plenty of room and comfortable inside. Plenty of room to bring a dog along or lots of gear. Moves nicely thru the water. I've even put my feet up on the outside and reclined back for a different angle. I love to watch the Chincoteague Pony Swim from it every year. Get a life jacket and waterproof boxes. Pool noodles are great to use to protect your car if you don't have roof racks. Cut them on one side of the noodle hole and press onto the kayak opening, front and rear. Works great! You can't go wrong with the Old Town. :) « Show Less
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If the question is specifically about the Old Town Vapor 10 I'd say I'm happy with my purchase. You don't need a lot of help if you want a good, reasonably priced kayak that is good on lakes. I'm over 6 foot and it is comfortable for me but I sometimes put in an extra seat cushion. It comes with an anchor so all you need is a paddle and life vest. The only change I would make to it would be extra rod holders aft of the seating area instead of behind.
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These are some lessons I learned after buying my kayak. 1. Get a cartop carrier you will trust. A long trip (or any trip) will seem longer and be far more stressful if you are second guessing your carrier or the straps. 2. Don't worry about scratches. It will get scratched. 3. Get a paddle you are comfortable with and fits you. Get a paddle leash and make sure it is always connected to your kayak. 4. Get a waterproof case for your keys, cellphone, other essentials. 5. A cushion may come in handy for your back. The seat gets hard after awhile. 6. Don't carry more than necessary. Tie down items you don't want to lose in case of capsizing. 7. A water bottle or canteen always quenches the thirst after paddling. 8. A sponge is handy for removing water from the occasional splash of a paddle, rain, etc. 9. Watch your environment. Watch out for other boaters. Avoid big water on weekends and holidays (speedboats, jet skis, etc.) 10. make sure you can handle the weight of your kayak solo before going on any trips. This way, after a long day on the water you will know if you have the strength or energy to lift it, strap it down and take it home. 11. Carry rain gear. Sometimes storms come up quick and it might take a while to reach shore.
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I am also a first time kayak owner. I have used it 3 times and as far as I can tell it seams to be a good choice. So far I would buy it again.
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did a lot of research on kayaks and this one came out on top. lots of good things to say about it but for a first timer it wouldn't make much sense to try to explain. i have 5 other kayaks and this one is the best of the bunch for many reasons qualityhomes@juno.com email if you want more info
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Best to go to the Thule website and use their tool to configure what you need. It will list out parts for you, then come back to Amazon for better pricing....that is what I did.
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Put the kayak on top of the carrier. Then string the strap through the carrier base. Over the years of using the carrier like you have purchased, it is best to use a bungee cord
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The material is surprisingly tough. I'm lazy and have often pushed myself along shallow rivers with my paddle while the kayak scrapes on the bottom and have never had an issue. But I did lose a skeg one time due to rocks. As I posted elsewhere, you cannot get a replacement skeg - as of today, they're *still* not listed on the Intex webste - and the kayak is essentially unsteerable without the skeg.
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#1check and see if you have a o ring in the yoke if not send it back!if you have a o ring in it go to a Suba shop thay will show you how to fillYour tank
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You have to have a cross bars on the roof. The wing will attach to them.. Not sure what kind of kayak you have but the tie downs are a bit short
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I place the kayak in the racks facing out. I run the straps over the top of the j-rack first with the buckle in the middle area of the kayak. The straps come down the kayak sides that are facing outward and loop over the bottom of the j-rack. I then connect the strap to the buckle and tighten. Let me know if that makes sense.
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PS don't skimp on the tie downs. use the bow and stern ropes as well as the straps no matter what system you use. Overkill is better than having a kayak fly off on the highway and causing an accident!
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To turn the boat on plug the battery in and place in water turn on remote give it a sec then it should work if not use the throttle knob to adjust the controller
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If you are refering on how to get them out of the Kayak then mine had screws that they were held in place by. If you are refering to how to get the foot peg off then squeeze the bottom lever toward the top and it will slide off one end. Please let me know if this helps.
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It should be in the directions. Top hoop, over the kayak, fasten to the bottom hoop.
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We installed another fin in the front. This kayak is very sensitive to the current. It's not your fault. Good luck!
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Fishfinder, transducer, swivel mount, transom mount, and trolling motor mount. Everything you need is in the box except speed wheel which i do not recommend if you do slow trolling. I probably do not have mine calibrated correctly.
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Use a stainless steel threaded bolt with locking nut. When you attach it add a dab of silicone to ensure water tight seals (the nut should be on the inside of the boat) once secured you can cover with a little epoxy or clear coat to increase protection (especially if you kayak in salt water)
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Put the kayak in the holders then run the straps through the ends and make a contionious loop. Pull tight. This should pull your kayak tight against the j rack. Secure any leftover strap.
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08/19/2013 Mr. Joyner's comment re: Intex plastic skeg (rudder) is totally correct. The skeg fell off the first time I used the kayak. It's lost in the river somewhere. I received the same response from Intex.... backordered with no ETA. They told me to call back in 2 weeks.
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Lay it out flat. Fold from the rear towards the front. About a third of the way, fold both edges towards the center, to keep the kayak narrow enough to fit in the bag. As you get to the inside valve, take your time and try to push out as much air as possible. When you get past the second valve, fold the remaining part from the front towards the part you already have folded. Take your time - if you lean on the part you're folding, the air will find it's way out, but it might take a little time and pressure. Using this method, I'm always able to get the kayak back in the bag with lots of room left for the pump, seats, and fin. Lay it out flat. Fold from the rear towards the front. About a third of the way, fold both edges towards the center, to keep the kayak narrow enough to fit in the bag. As you get to the inside valve, take your time and try to push out as much air as possible. When you get past the second valve, fold the remaining part from the front towards the part you already have folded. Take your time - if you lean on the part you're folding, the air will find it's way out, but it might take a little time and pressure. Using this method, I'm always able to get the kayak back in the bag with lots of room... » Read More Lay it out flat. Fold from the rear towards the front. About a third of the way, fold both edges towards the center, to keep the kayak narrow enough to fit in the bag. As you get to the inside valve, take your time and try to push out as much air as possible. When you get past the second valve, fold the remaining part from the front towards the part you already have folded. Take your time - if you lean on the part you're folding, the air will find it's way out, but it might take a little time and pressure. Using this method, I'm always able to get the kayak back in the bag with lots of room left for the pump, seats, and fin. « Show Less