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So the wife and I our fairly new to kayaking we just purchased 2 and we took a fairly long trip for the first time and my ass still hurts 3 days later....so I was wondering if anyone knew If this Amazon deal could work for our kayaks or any suggestions. Thanks we have a pair of 10’ lifetime kayaks
The seat is universal and should work but you can also just buy the mounting points and screw them in yourself of the kayak doesn't have them in the right spots already. Those seats are great though and the storage bag comes in really handy, pretty comfy too
They have different attachments the one are your kayak uses a buckles these ones long like the have hooks...you would need to have 2 loops in the front and two in the back to attach it properly
I get it now makes sense
What about looking for a waterproof cushion for your bum
My brother says he uses his life jacket as a cushion.
Get stadium seats put over your seat and strap them down. And then get a memory foam seat cushion. My husband had to do this because all the seats he bought hurt his ass. We probably bought 400.00 worth of seats for the kayak none worked
We have cushions for our kayaks
I use the $6 foam seat cushion from Dicks. Depending on the length of the paddle, I use one for my back and one for the seat. Cheap and effective
If you plan on spending any time in your kayak, and can afford it, you should seriously consider selling the boats you bought and purchase kayaks with good seats, like the removable seats in Native Watercraft. Trust me, it is worth e.v.e.r.y penny. I can paddle all day and night in comfort on our kayak camping trips, but put me in your boat, even with a seat cover, and I'm done in an hour.
I have a seat but I sit on a folded towel too.
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I have a vibe and my seat bottom cuts into my legs after a couple hours and gives me some sciatic pain. Anyone have suggestions for that.
My ass has the same issue in my 10 footer too so following
Fortem cushions on Amazon life saver
I have the same one from Amazon. I use it in my aquaterra. You might have to add an eye to hook it to.
I bought this one... no issues and keeps bum from hurting.. so works well for me so far
Huge improvement Academy has them pretty cheap
I have the same yak. I bought a foam rubber pad like the ones made for kneeling on the garden... works well
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I upgraded my lifetime with better seats. Easy to add clip rings. Spent about $60 for the seat. I have a 2nd more expensive kayak with bells and whistles. I always go back to my lifetime for comfort and versatility. Got everything on Amazon. If interested PM me and I'll look it all up for you later.
I bought a stadium seat from Walmart! It is awesome!
I bought a lifetime kayak. I was not for me. It handled like crap all over the river it was bad. I took it back to dicks got a pelican bandit. Like all you seat suggestions
I have a seat cushion purchased from WalMart for under $5 that works fine for me.
I use a pool noodle curved behind the top of the seat to keep me more upright, then a boat flotation seat behind me to further support my lower back. That has helped butt pain too. I kept slidding down and slouching which hurt my back and butt.
The back of the seat is adjustable
Snake Creek is little known, and hard to find paddle. Therefore, it is a place of peace where you won’t see many people.
So awesome and all to yourselves is the best
The before photo from silver springs paddle trail that's before some dumb ass climbed on top for his photo shoot and crush it
I didn't realize that's how it was broken, some people ruin it for everybody 😕
Humans are trash! Smdh
So when it falls in because of rot then that’s acceptable?
The most invasive species..humans.
Um it looks pretty broken down almost reef status anyways lol
Wow to any tourists who clearly don't know the area...this has been there for years and years. Don't go messing with stuff that y'all know nothing about. I'm sure it's the same fools who feed the monkeys and gators. Respect nature, the springs and anything that's in the park as it's not your place to say what belongs and doesn't and it sure as hell isn't your place to climb and molest artifacts.
I hope he wasn’t hurt. Yikes!
Man destroys manmade object left by man and man are people upset about it. Oh the irony 😃 edit: just realized OP’s last name is Mann. Can’t even make this stuff up 😂
Is there an after photo? If it fully submerge now ?
Can I see the photo of the idiot falling off of it? Selfies are getting out of hand, especially in the hands of the Tide pod eaters.
Must be over 1000 pounds.
It shouldn’t be there any way. From coke cans to abandoned boats, trash is trash.
I wondered what happened to that
It should have been removed, it is a navigation hazard.
Sorry so many see the old boat as trash, guess it's me sometimes all I see is beauty
I wondered what happened to it! It had been sticking up for years then all of a sudden its mostly submerged. I thought maybe rotten or storm
Is it true that if you get caught on a deserted water vessel, you are then responsible for its removal?
Omg the turtles 🥰
Maybe remove it entirely?
Turtles are loving it.
I'm fine with leaving it there to rot and provide a place for turtles to bask and whatnot, provided that it isn't leaking fuel and oil and whatever other fluids out into the river
The boat was from when Silver Springs was an attraction. It’s not just a boat that was abandoned, it was a set piece from the glass bottom boat rides. This is on the same water trail as the “Indian reservation” I believe.
2/15/21
So, someone disrespected the boat left to rot in the water? Huh, we get upset about anything these days. Next youre gonna tell me some people are offended by the gender of a potato.
very sad
Nestlé approved to pump 1 million gallons of water a day from Florida’s popular Ginnie Springs
www.local10.com
Nestle Waters North America is projected to source nearly 1 million gallons of water per day from the Ginnie Springs area after a permit was approved, Tuesday.WTF
The Board that approved this was put in place by Govs Scott and Desantis. We've fought this for years and apparently, the peoples' voices mean nothing. So, this mega corporation can literally suck our lifeblood out for a measly $125. permit fee??? OUR water?? and then put it into PLASTIC bottles? Why can't the people in Tallahassee see beyond their outdated "pro-business no matter what the environmental cost" philosophy into what is truly needed for Florida's future? We need to change the people in Tallahassee! They have been governing like this for 2 decades and they have shown that they will just get worse and worse and worse.
I peed in that water
The people that drink fresh water are the people to blame. Take it from a well at your house or the city which turns your waste water into pollutants and pumps it into our waterways....it's all the same. If you drink water you're to blame. It's just easier to cry and point.
Who approved this? Bottleinv our free water and selling it back to us? What a joke!😡
At the first sign of a hurricane you will all be crying over who took the last case of this so called devil water. We all will ..lol.
Everyone keeps blaming the WMD and Nestle, when are we going to put the blame where it's deserved? On the family that owns Ginnie Springs. 🤷♀️
Looks like its already been happening
Stop buying bottled water, sadly it's supply and demand
Floridians should boycott and not buy it here.
Really people use water that been purified by reverse osmosis. A cost that they don’t want to pay.
This is terrible! Will it lower the river/creek depths. That’s a lot of water! From which area?
I stopped buying bottled water when I bought a Zero™ water filtration pitcher. Love the taste of this water and I just keep my Coldest™ water bottles filled. (BTW-I'm not an advertisement for these companies. Just found 2 products that I really like.)
Please stop buying bottled water; all bottled water!
We pull well over a billion gallons per day out of the ground in this state. Why does everyone keep freaking out about this one well?
There are a few simple things to stop this. Encourage your friends & family to participate. Stop buying bottled water. Stop buying anything wrapped in plastic. Ask them to produce in bulk containers only for emergencies.
I buy direct connect systems and hook them to my sink even when renting.. then i am not buying bottled water from springs or contributing to the single use plastic bottle issue we also have....i also store reused gallons containers I fill up my filtered tap water and stash them under my bed. For emergencies (hurricane season). It is really easy enough. One direct connect runs me less than 100$ a year and I am a 2 person house hold).
That's because our governor doesn't care ...but whoops I'm being political 😉
Hey big water 🖕
I hate drinking Spring water luckily I don’t drink it
Put enough Green💲 in the Wrong people's hands & Everything Green that we love goes Away !
How can they allow this?
Expect to see more sinkholes in the future.
One has to wonder what is behind the decision by The Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board to grant a permit for 1.1 million gallons of water a day to be bottled from Ginnie Springs...perhaps “self-serving” and BOD members should be investigated? Hopefully this decision is challenged in court...major negative impact on Florida’s aquifer.
No who approved this???
Ok everyone... Who can help these young boys with their amazing, world wide record breaking adventure! They will be near Miami in a couple of days!
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Awesome guys
Hopefully y’all find help
What do you guys think of this Paddle for beginner. sold at Dick's and Academy. It's adjustable in length, but probably heavier than better paddles. There's not much information on it
www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/body-glove-wooden-slider-kayak-paddle-20bgluwdnkykpddlxpsk/20bgluwdn...
Never heard of it. You should go try it out in your hands, see how it feels. If it's heavier forget it.
I paddled a WalMart paddle for years. I couldn't stand the thought of wiping out a 500.00 Werner. I use a paddle for a lot more than just propulsion. Yes, my new carbon paddle is easier but I still go back to my Ozark special often. If you paddle in easy conditions like lakes and springs I don't think you would be at any great disadvantage.
I paddling the ocean most of the time and I would never want to really expensive paddle. I use my paddle to push off of mud Banks and off of oyster bars all the time.
I bought 5 paddles on Amazon maybe $35. Used all of them at least 20 times. Cheaper option
Sometimes on sale too. Great paddle. Way less money 💰
Weight is everything. If you can’t afford carbon then get a hybrid carbon handle and fiberglass blades.
I love my Werner. I'd buy a cheap kayak and an expensive paddle
Later down the river should you decide you want more from a paddle it'll make a great backup. I always carry two, you never know.
Guys!!! If you’re looking for a new ride we totally suggest looking at Crescent Kayaks!!! And Daniel and his staff at KayakHub were amazing! Yaks are made in the USA!!!!!!!!! And bought from a small local business!!! We can stand up in them, they track GREAT, easy paddle, stable and storage space. Everything we wanted in our upgrade!!
That's where I got mine, and I absolutely love it!
How much do they weigh?
That's good to hear just pick up 2 yesterday afternoon. Haven't got a chance to use them.
Very nice, my wife and I go the same setups on Saturday from Dan,after talking with him for a week waiting for them to come in.
Thats where i got mine too, theyre awesome
Treasure Coast here. We work with Ted at Native Watersports in Jensen Beach. Love to work with local shop. Going next week - want to get the Crescent Crew Tandem and a Malone trailer. It's so nice to have someone to get great advice from!
Real-Time River Levels
www.mysuwanneeriver.org
The District offers a 24-hour voice recording of current river levels. To reach the recording, call: (386) 362-6626 (800) 604-2272 (FL only) Use the station extension codes to obtain information about specific monitoring stations.Soooooooo.... for my last paddle in Florida I’ve chosen The Chaz! This Thursday the 4th. Any paddle buddies/adventurers out there?? Love to do the paddle with someone that knows the river.... or loves to explore! I need to rent, so I included the campground I’m going to call tomorrow for a rental. Also... thank you to this awesome community!❤️
Check the tides to make sure you get to see most of the river.
Beautiful
Too short of notice, sorry. I've been there a couple times & like that paddle.
Get map from Campground and advise on getting to crack- a must
Great pictures looks like you enjoyed your trip to Florida
Next time text ahead and I will join you on a couple of kayak trips I just came back from silver springs & weekie Wachee over the weekend
Make sure you paddle to Devil Crack.
(Almost) Full Moon Paddle last night on the intracoastal in Lantana, FL.
Beautiful! Where do you put in at?
Brave
What type of lights do you use on the kayak?
Silver River
Awesome pics! 👍
Beauuuutiful ❤️
Outstanding
Beautiful and stunning pictures!
Beautiful
These are awesome!! And I know these are difficult shots to get. 🙌🏼 great work.
Amazing photos!
Beautiful!
Well done 👍
Beautiful pictures
Absolutely stunning! Practice makes perfect📸
Gorgepus but not sure I could do night time kayaking I like to see what's about to eat mw
Great photos!!
Nice work
Stunning pictures.
Beautiful pictures! I would be so scared!
Great photos but also eerie!!! 🥸
Beautiful
Fantastic
OMG, that is amazing. I'm still afraid to take my SLR out on the water and you're shooting at night! I'm in awe.
Magnificent!
WoW great picture of the moon
Simply stunning.
So eerily beautiful....
Wonderful weekend on the Iche and Silver Springs. Tons of wildlife!
Isn’t it amazing there!
Awesome‼️
Thanks for sharing! Awesome pictures.
When's hurricane season down here...
Looking for some wild adventures!!!
P.S. I'm joking! Delete if this is not allowed!
Been there, done that!
Kayaks come in handy when you have to paddle down the street after a hurricane
Was out with this gals 3 smaller sisters a few miles out. Much adrenaline that paddle. youtu.be/bLKEBwXNnHY
Those storms can pop up outta nowhere. I barely made it back to shore this day.
Me, my mom, and another adult relative were tubing the ichetucknee with two kids. Right after we launched, a thunderstorm from hell opened up on that river that was so intense, we all just started paddling like crazy to get to take out as soon as possible. We were so sure we were going to be struck by lightning that the 3 adults spread far out from eachother hoping at least one of us would survive to take care of the kids.
Did it on the Delaware! ⛈
Loved ... loved .... LOVED!!!!❤️
Beautiful ♥️♥️♥️ I think I saw you.
My favorite river to kayak!
It is an amazing river!
We went kayaking there a year ago summer and really loved it. Was too cold to swim but we wadded up to our knees. Saw lots of turtles- fun!
Love that river.
It's a fantastic place
Was it crowded?
One of my favorites 🥰🥰🥰
Simply beautiful!
Looks like a wonderful day! Amazing that so much pure and crystal clear water comes out of that one spring! It could easily be put into millions of plastic water bottles and sold all around the world if Florida State Parks hadn’t acquired the property. It exits the spring at 72 degrees, and is amazing on a hot summer day. Did you swim at all?
Beautiful pics❗
Where is wachee river
Was there over the weekend. Didn’t resemble that at all. It’s all about timing. Go during the week. Just beautiful 😎
Rainbow River Paddle
Rainbow River Paddle
Today's trip from Gore's Landing to Eureka West Public Boat Launch. Cool and cloudy and only 2 other boats were seen.
I did that run a couple years ago down to the Ocklawaha Outpost. I saw no other paddlers that day. Very serene.
How long did it take to go down that section of the river. Do you know the distance from ramp to ramp?
It's about 8 miles
Is the campground at Gore's open?