I'm about 300lbs right now is this kayak big enough for a man my size and also 5'10" so short and round will it work and what is the weight compact?
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I am 5' 10" and 250 lbs. It seems to be big enough for me. I found it a little big for loading and am using a Yak dolly to move it about.
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JohnI am 200lbs at the same height; I think the Riot will work but not too sure where the water line will be on the kayak. Might suggest looking at other kayaks that are wider such as a Hobie pro 36" wide.
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I weigh a little less than 200 lbs and this kayak handles my weight without a problem. I don't have any experience with other kayaks but I'm confident this 12 footer would handle larger users as well as any of them. Getting in and out is the tricky part with any kayak but I have found the Riot to be really stable. I would suggest checking out the various websites that give tips on best methods for getting in and out of kayaks and how to best operate them. Before making your final purchase decision I would also recommend trying out various kayaks. Rent a couple and see how they perform. I hope this information helps.
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According to their website the max displacement is 300lbs, However being some brands of kayaks will rate there just under that actually weight limit while some will have quite a bit of room for error up to 100lbs see the link for all the specs on this kayak http://www.riotkayaks.com/escape12_detail.php
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Yes. It will work for you. My uncle it about the same size and he had no problems in it.
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my kayak is 80lbs and it works very well. I do not know the weight capacity above that.
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Rhonda, in my case I would have to say it is only good for one. I have a Moken 12.5 that is 32" wide. I have been looking at getting a touring kayak, and I have been thinking the same question about transporting two.
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Don't think this particular canoe loader was designed for that much weight. My kayak is 85 lbs, and the bungee cord that holds it on probably is at it's limit. The problem isn't normal driving. Its emergency turns, panic stops stops. I put a ratchet strap at mid point in my pick up and another one on the roof rack.
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The TMS cart works great for my 10 ft Kayak (SOT) and it rolls easily. If you have a paved or gravel road, or a decent trail you would have no problem. Walking on a good surface with this cart is a breeze - even when loaded with fishing gear.
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I weigh 185 and it didn't work for me, I would recommend spending the extra money and getting a Hennessy Hammock, It works great. The Texsport tore apart the first time I used it. The Hennessy got me down the Illinois river on a kayak trip for four days.
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Absolutely!! I have a Trident-13 Angler kayak, With a weight-limit of 450-lbs. And me being a bigger guy, (6-2', 240 lbs.) And loaded - down with fishing gear, cooler, etc. etc.So I'm pushing the limit, if not exceeding it by a few pounds, And Work's Great for me!!. & with a Universal Deep-Cycle 12-Volt Sealed Battery,, (about $100 roughly), I've ran in 3-ft. Sea's against a 10-knot head wind for 6 to 8 hrs. At a time at 1/2 -speed, 20+ - miles out in the Gulf Of Mexico off Pensacola Florida's Beach,, And didn't even use 1/2 the charge!! Grant it you won't be able to pull a Skier behind you,, But it will most definitely get you where you want to go in your 12-ft. Aluminum Boat!! It's a strong motor!! I definitely recommend it !! Hope This helps you, Best Regards, Thomas (Tommy) Myers. Pensacola, Florida.
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i have 2 sea kayaks, 15 and 17 feet long. they weigh between 50 and 60 pounds. i have never had any trouble either with the length or wieght of the boats.
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I went out and took a look at 10 ft the cover on my wife's kayak. Her kayak is about 10' and 28" wide and a higher than 9". You will not have an issue with width or depth. There is about 5" of play on the length. I think you would be ok but, I'd check with the manufacturer before you purchase.
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It is pretty small, about 3 feet high, 4 feet long, and 2 and a half feet in width. Fits very easily in my bedroom closet. I live in Dutch Harbor, Alaska and used this Kayak all summer long for long rides in the Bay with Humpback whales, seals, and sea lions in close vicinity. It worked great and got me everywhere I wanted to go. Now the weather has gotten bad and the winds are strong so I have it safely stored in my closet until next Summer when I take it out for the summer again. Great buy...
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My kayak is 12" long and and weighs 47lb. It works fine. I can't say for sure about your situation.
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I think this should work for your needs. I have a "sit-on-top" kayak and it works well. You just need to find the right location based on the hull shape so it fits properly then tighten down the strap to hold it in place
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You've probably made a decision by now, but I am 2 inches taller and 10 pounds lighter and I love it. It fits in my Civic with the trunk closed. Sometimes the splash puddles up a bit, but you can fill the drainage holes with pool noodles, etc. The other day I was the last out of the river. I picked it up, tossed it in my car, and headed out of the parking lot long before all the others with "real" kayaks.
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I am not small. 200 pounds, the legs are hugged I'd say, but I fit fine. I know my response says David but I am actually David's mom who uses the kayak. I'm 5'4". I am not sure what size would be good or what model. I am pretty new to this.
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Hi Natalie, sorry I didn't reply sooner. I've used my Coleman 2-person a few times with just me and it handled pretty well. Since it's longer, it won't manuever quite as well as a smaller single, but as long as you're not making a lot of tight turns I wouldn't think it would be a problem. FYI, I bought the double because my 20-year old daughter (150 lbs) has cerebral palsy and can't do many outdoor activities, but she can ride in the front seat and I paddle from the back. I've also taken along a large male friend who couldn't paddle due to shoulder issues and was able to handle all the paddling--we weren't going very fast but were able to keep up with some others fairly well. Let me know if you'd like more info.
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It can if you are thin and not very tall. It says up to 130lbs...so if you are less than that and don't have really long legs you probably can fit. I've never tested it out though because I have my own kayak. My six year old son uses this one.
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I think paddle length has more to do with the width of the kayak than how tall you are. I had a shorter paddle because the salesperson said that's what I needed because I'm under 5 feet and it threw water all over me. That was the reason I bought this one and it's perfect. 84 inches should be fine with a 29 inch wide kayak.