Choosing a kayak - length matters

If you are new to kayaking, here is most of what you need to know about how the length of your kayak affects its performance. I created a 16 page PDF with hundreds of tips for playing and working in the outdoors! They are called The Guides Way and you can get them here. https://ko-fi.com/adventureotaku/shop You can get my gear list and float plan (AND STICKERS!) here https://ko-fi.com/adventureotaku/shop If you like this content you can support me by buying me a coffee, right here. https://ko-fi.com/adventureotaku My most popular books are now available on the Ko-Fi shop. Including the 16 page Guides Way pdf's. https://ko-fi.com/adventureotaku/shop My first Kit content lists are here too! https://ko-fi.com/adventureotaku/shop I offer free stroke consultation! Send me a video of you paddling with the camera in front of you, and I’ll send it back with notes! [email protected] For inquiries about private instruction (Kayaking/Navigation) email [email protected] Wanna see how I get a kayak on the roof of a Sprinter Van?    • Loading a kayak on a van   The Gear I use: By Clicking these links (and making a purchase) it sends a few pennies my way. Yeti Loadout GoBox - https://rei.pxf.io/env1bX Kayak - Delta Seventeen - https://www.deltakayaks.com/delta-17/ Paddle - Aquabound Tetra - https://rei.pxf.io/WOdzEJ Paddle - Werner Camano - http://rei.pxf.io/raJG3D (But I use the all carbon version) Paddle - Werner Kalliste - http://rei.pxf.io/Z6YX1z PFD - Astral Greenjacket - https://rei.pxf.io/KB4PdA Drysuit - Kokatat Gore-tex Meridian - https://bit.ly/3JkUoMH Personal Locator Beacon - ACR Resqlink - http://rei.pxf.io/09Rm7N Compass - Suunto M3D - http://rei.pxf.io/4GgJD3 Stove - MSR Whisperlite International - http://rei.pxf.io/K0yJme Rescue Strobe - https://tinyurl.com/3n4a75mp Garmin Instinct 3 - https://rei.pxf.io/L045Gj This is the sun hoody I live my life in https://rei.pxf.io/3koRrK If you are shopping at REI at all, you could help the channel by using this link to get there. http://rei.pxf.io/POmKER These are the dry bags I use, these bags made by Zen Bivy are The best I have ever used. You can get them here! https://alnk.to/c07BLPL You can see a video about them here!    • Are These the New Premier Dry Bags? - Zen ...   I also use Sea to Summit Dry Bags https://rei.pxf.io/Pz4ANz If you need help getting started paddling or backpacking, check out my books on Amazon and Apple Books. https://tinyurl.com/r79u9mnd The Simple Guide to Kayak Camping - http://tinyurl.com/bdh55wb5 The Simple Guide to Kayaking - http://tinyurl.com/3kwmkcwr GO! - the trip planning book -https://tinyurl.com/mrxa6vxy The Simple Guide to Backpacking - https://tinyurl.com/mws2t92k The Simple Guide to SUP - https://tinyurl.com/26y3m82d The Adventure Journal - https://tinyurl.com/s8sefaw6 All my books for iPad - https://tinyurl.com/aya5pc3j My Most Popular Videos: Choosing a kayak - Length Matters -    • Understanding Kayak Stability   Choosing a kayak - Understanding rocker -    • Choosing a Kayak   Understanding Rocker   REI Ends Experiences -    • REI Ends Experiences - What are the impacts?   Getting in and out of your kayak -    • Getting in and Out of your kayak   Tips for new (older) paddlers -    • Tips For New (Older) Paddlers   3 things no one teaches about kayaking -    • Three Things No One Teaches about Kayaking   KOA Campgrounds -    • Now I understand KOA campgrounds!   Kayaking Skills Videos Packing your kayak -    • Packing for Kayak Camping and Expeditions   Edging your kayak -    • Edging your Kayak - For Better Control   Turning a long Kayak -    • Turning  A Long Kayak*   Mastering the Forward Stroke -    • Mastering the Kayak Forward Stroke   Teaching the Forward Stroke -    • Kayak Instructor Life - Teaching the Forwa...   Tips for the outdoors: Ten tips for Sea kayakers -    • 10 Tips for Sea Kayakers   Ten more! -    • 10 MORE kayaking tips!   The Ten Essentials -    • The Ten Essentials For Kayaking and Beyond   #outdoors #outdoorfun #outdoorgear #kayaking #safety #kayaksafety #outdoorsafety #kayak #paddler #paddleinstructor #seakayak #kayak #kayaker #kayaking #outdoors #outdoorlife #outdoorfun #outdoorgear #adventure #backpacking #backpack #backpacker #outdooreducation #outdoorgear