Is it hard to paddle alone in a small lake?
2040666
You may find a little difficulties to paddle if your arms are short. I am 5'10, In my opinion, oars should be a little longer. I bought a small trolling motor mounted in the back. It is very helpful when encounter with wave and wind.
2040667
Should be no problem in a closed body of water without waves or strong winds. One could paddle this boat, however it is set up for rowing.
867632
I don't think it would be very easy, since it's not as wide as paddle boards. but it's a good starter surf board.
152160
You will not have no problem with paddles. Boat is so light and glides on water with no problem. But watch out for wind hope this helps great little boat
124560
I've used my 2-person Coleman on the new paddling trail on the Colorado near Columbus. There's a shallow section of what I'd call Class-.25 rapids--not much more than ripples in fairly slow water, but still a step above flat water-- and the kayak did fine. The sit-on-top Colemans are somewhat wider than the Sevys so they may be a bit less maneuverable, but I've been very impressed with the Coleman's durability.
2114925
We are from Michigan and have had themon Lake Michigan from Frankfort up. To North port and lake leelanau. We haven't had much problem. We ride out into the waves and float back in. There comfortable for sure. Balance is pretty good. We keep our feet on the top and holds up to 3 small coolers underneath the front.
1245286
I have only tried paddling with two persons in the open ocean. I would think that paddling in calm waters such as in a lagoon could be relatively easy for only one person. In the sea, the two rowers are needed, in my opinion.
331257
I guess it depends on the lake floor. I had drag on a loose sandy ocean floor.
179194
I am an unathletic but healthy 65-yr-old man, and I could do it, with paddle and seat. I would prefer not to, but I could, because lake.
1664998
Fins are not deep-if your concern is hitting rocks etc, I wouldn't worry. Fine anywhere deep enough for a paddle.
657638
I do, but it's not recommended to go by yourself. Bring a life jacket and a leash for your paddle. Rough water can be a challenge for any boat, so just know what you're getting yourself into. Also, pay attention to the tide. If you're paddling to shore while the tide is going out, you're going to be worn out. Just use common sense and keep your head above water and you should be fine. This is a beginner kayak, so it is much easier to balance than most kayaks. 3 other things I would strongly recommend you bringing with you: 1. An anchor, 2. Water, 3. A snack in a dry box. Hope I helped, have fun!
1606144
You may be able to do that on a clear calm day. If there are wave and/or wind, this little boat could have problems. It would be hard to row against a current or into the wind. I recommend lakes, slow rivers and streams and maybe ocean bays or shielded coves. Good luck. You should have plenty of fun. By the way, all these precautions apply to any of the small lightweight inflatable boats.
2100808
It is very hard when you play solo, but it is fun and playable. If you tweak the rules a little bit it could probably be just right for your tastes.
1487852
Not really. If your looking to use it solo on the grass it would be a hard landing. If your looking to use it with a blow up kiddie pool, I don't see that working either. To get on the slide little kids would need help and they could hit head at the bottom. You pickup enough speed that send you at least three feet under water
355441
It is definitely easier with two people, but doable alone. You will probably need a little patience the first time, but once you get the technique down it is simple enough.
435208
Cliffy, it's actually easier than rowing, because you can see where you're going ! If you can swim, I don't think you'd have any safety issues. I've used mine on calm water, in a running tide and going downriver with the current--paddling upstream might be pretty challenging, but otherwise I've been very impressed with what this kayak can do.
458884
This boat is hard to paddle and steer in a straight direction if you're going down a river. Takes a bit of coordination, but you can manage. Just don't expect to go far in a short amount of time. Inflatable kayaks or canoes are speedier, or just get someone to tug you behind their kayak or canoe!
663131
Yes, one person can paddle it with no problem. I usually do the paddling for both me and my daughter, who is disabled, but have occasionally paddled alone. I'd recommend getting a better paddle than the one that comes with the kayak, though.