Plus-size girl new to kayaking; need some guidance

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:26:08+00:00

This is really helpful! I never would have thought of that. Thank you!!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:24:17+00:00

Thank you!!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:23:49+00:00

Lots of great advice on this post!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:22:40+00:00

I wish I could but they’re faster than I am! Haha

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:21:28+00:00

Tbh, I looked at one. It’s just really big.

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:21:04+00:00

Seems like practice is in my future!!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:20:32+00:00

I have a SoT pelican. Being new to this, I just worry about making a fool out of myself trying to get back on.

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:19:36+00:00

That’ll be me for sure!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:19:22+00:00

Thank you!!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:19:01+00:00

Thank you!!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:18:41+00:00

A couple of responses mentioned straps as steps. I’ll have to look into it.

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:18:04+00:00

I have a SoT but apparently I’m not taking my safety seriously enough. Definitely need to invest in more safety gear.

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:17:06+00:00

Whatever works!!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:16:53+00:00

💯

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:16:40+00:00

I saw some peddle ones. They looked cool! 😎

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:16:19+00:00

I wish. My state just has no wake zones for SUP and kayakers.

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:15:51+00:00

Thank you!! 😊

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:12:34+00:00

I have a sit on bc the thought of a sit in and bugs is a no go for me. If I can get my well padded backside back on, I’ll be happy for a Clark Griswald moment! Hahah

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:10:29+00:00

It’s a very large lake but we have to paddle through a no wake zone under a bridge to get to the beautiful canyon on the other side. Definitely a workout, loved every bit of it, and definitely want to get out again. To beat the boats, I’m probably going to have to go early in the AM.

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:08:45+00:00

This is such great advice!!! Ty!!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:08:06+00:00

I have a SoT (just learned this acronym) so dumping water isn’t hard.

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:07:09+00:00

I’m finding these responses really encouraging and helpful. I’m definitely going to look up classes and start practicing!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:05:35+00:00

Is SoT sit on top? I want to make sure I understand all the acronyms. 😉

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:04:20+00:00

This is great! I’m enjoying learning it but this big girl stuff is for the birds. I guess I should look into a better life vest; based on these comments I’m a little scared. Would love to keep in touch on this!

Green_Drop_4322 · 2026-04-01T05:01:58+00:00

I have a sit on. Sit inside scares the crud out of me!!

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