 | Touring Sit In SinglesSo you want something for one person that is sleek and agile for longer distance touring.
We have a wide range of touring kayaks in this class, ranging in length and shape depending on how far and where you plan to travel. The longer and sleeker the kayak the more suited to longer distance, whereas the shorter, wider kayaks are less streamlined but very stable. To further narrow down your search We have split Touring Sit In Kayaks into two groups according to length, but first lets look at the rudder debate....
Rudder vs No Rudder
Another common question is "Should I be getting a kayak with a rudder or without?". The truth of the matter is (for flat water paddling) a rudder is a nice to have, not a necessity. The only time a rudder really comes in handy is when the wind picks up or when you're paddling in strong currents or on longer trips, the rest of the time you should be able to more than adequately control the direction of your craft using correct paddle strokes. In fact, experienced paddlers will often retract their rudders most of the time and only drop the rudders when conditions deteriorate, so as not to develop a lazy paddling style (plus the rudder will add some additional unnecessary drag).
We have, on a few occasions, had customers come back and state that a particular craft that they have bought (with no rudder) does not go straight. A few minutes of training and a quick demonstration and they are paddling that same kayak dead straight. Don't be too quick to blame the craft as it's usually the paddler that needs fixing :)
A smaller craft is easier to control without the help of a rudder. Naturally in the sea a rudder is highly recommended.
A drop down skeg will actually help the kayak track straight even better than a rudder, the only thing a skeg cannot do is help you turn the kayak - but if you know how to use your paddle correctly then turning is quite easy without a rudder.
Shorter Touring Kayaks (Under 4m) - These Shorter Touring Kayaks are the popular choice if you are looking for a more compact, lightweight and stable touring kayak. Gernerally they are cheaper than their longer equivalent touring kayaks.
Longer Touring Kayaks (Over 4m) - These Longer Touring Kayaks are ideal if you are looking for something faster and more efficient to paddle but without going to the extent of getting a sea kayak. Gernerally they are slightly heavier and more expensive than their smaller counterparts.
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