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Title: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Townhallsavoy on April 23, 2012, 02:56:57 PM
Went canoeing for the first time in ten years on Saturday.  Loved it, and now I want a canoe.

What's the difference between a canoe and a two person kayak?  Any thoughts on which is better for canoeing in Alabama with the wife?

Also, is it possible to carry a canoe on top of a Nissan Altima?  Or should I begin thinking about a truck?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GH2001 on April 23, 2012, 03:19:25 PM
Went canoeing for the first time in ten years on Saturday.  Loved it, and now I want a canoe.

What's the difference between a canoe and a two person kayak?  Any thoughts on which is better for canoeing in Alabama with the wife?

Also, is it possible to carry a canoe on top of a Nissan Altima?  Or should I begin thinking about a truck?
Like dude! That would be soooo cool. Got any Dave or WP?
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Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 23, 2012, 03:21:45 PM
Quick...what are some kayaking terms?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Snaggletiger on April 23, 2012, 03:23:14 PM
Did you go conoeing on Earth Day?

Far out
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 23, 2012, 03:27:22 PM
Get a truck wiff a hitch...

Then, purchase two of these along with a trailer for hauling them.

http://www.sea-doo.com/showroom/watercraft/overview/gtx-limited-is-260.aspx (http://www.sea-doo.com/showroom/watercraft/overview/gtx-limited-is-260.aspx)
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Kaos on April 23, 2012, 03:29:45 PM
Went canoeing for the first time in ten years on Saturday.  Loved it, and now I want a canoe.

What's the difference between a canoe and a two person kayak?  Any thoughts on which is better for canoeing in Alabama with the wife?

Also, is it possible to carry a canoe on top of a Nissan Altima?  Or should I begin thinking about a truck?

Is that what the kids are calling it these days?

I can't keep up with all this slang. 

When you're first married, you canoe a lot more.  You might even talk her into a two-person kayak if there's alcohol involved, but be careful that can come back to bite you.  I will say that ten years is a long time to wait even by old married standards. 

I've heard you can order canoes and even have them shaped to the exact specifications but you'd have to get her to agree to having a cast made of hers so your paddle will fit right.  Not sure if she'd be agreeable. 

You can canoe on top of a Nissan Altima, but it's not recommended.  Back seat works better. Unless by "on top" you mean sprawled out on the hood.  If you'd dead set on canoeing on the roof of an Altima, put a blanket up there and have the windows rolled down so you can grip them if necessary.   
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on April 23, 2012, 04:37:28 PM
Get a truck wiff a hitch...

Then, purchase two of these along with a trailer for hauling them.

http://www.sea-doo.com/showroom/watercraft/overview/gtx-limited-is-260.aspx (http://www.sea-doo.com/showroom/watercraft/overview/gtx-limited-is-260.aspx)

Two Sea-doo's?  Take all the pics of hippies above and replace it with pics of guys with bleach blonde hair, barb wire tattoos around their arms, and cans of natty light in bud light coozies. 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: bird35 on April 23, 2012, 05:00:34 PM
I hear you,   I bought a fishing kayak last year and I love it.  I stay off the lakes but I have fallen in love with kayak fishing in rivers.   Kayaks are much better than canoes I would recommend a sit on top kayak for fishing and a sit in kayak for rapid running.   Pesacador perception 12 is a great fishing kayak at a reasonable price and sold at academy sports both in the store and online.

I bought a kayak car top kit which is basically two foam blocks and four straps for about $30.00 and I carry my kayak on top of my Dodge Stratus (that is how I roll beotch).   I use anchor points inside my trunk and under the hood to secure the front and back of the kayak and then two straps around the middle close to the foam blocks.  I also put a 3 foot section of pool noodle in the middle of the roof between the blocks to keep the kayak off of my paint.  I am close to buying another kayak in order to take my son with me and when I do I will buy a jet ski trailor and modify it to hold two kayaks.   

Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 23, 2012, 05:28:58 PM
Two Sea-doo's?  Take all the pics of hippies above and replace it with pics of guys with bleach blonde hair, barb wire tattoos around their arms, and cans of natty light in bud light coozies.

You obviously haven't seen me cruising around the lake with a cigar and a Red Stripe... 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Townhallsavoy on April 23, 2012, 09:11:37 PM
My jaw almost hit the floor reading the responses. 

Thank you, Bird for being somewhat normal in the midst of these loons. 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: djsimp on April 23, 2012, 10:01:46 PM
My jaw almost hit the floor reading the responses. 

Thank you, Bird for being somewhat normal in the midst of these loons.

No worries, the bird will soon be infected. You can't rub this shit off.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 23, 2012, 10:08:17 PM
My jaw almost hit the floor reading the responses. 

Thank you, Bird for being somewhat normal in the midst of these loons.

We kid because we care...about making ourselves laugh.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: AWK on April 23, 2012, 10:20:40 PM
You obviously haven't seen me cruising around the lake with a cigar and a Red Stripe...
Cigar and red stripe are just metaphors...right?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Kaos on April 23, 2012, 10:34:06 PM
I think we should see pictures of his wife's canoe. 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on April 23, 2012, 10:43:44 PM
You obviously haven't seen me cruising around the lake with a cigar and a Red Stripe...

Did you get advice on keeping a wet cigar lit from your hero Clinton?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 24, 2012, 12:07:53 AM
Cigar and red stripe are just metaphors...right?
You gurlz have homo-erotic pet names for everything, don't you?   :sad:
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 24, 2012, 12:10:16 AM
Did you get advice on keeping a wet cigar lit from your hero Clinton?
It's an art...  But, the first trick is keep it dry. 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: djsimp on April 24, 2012, 12:20:10 AM
It's an art...  But, the first trick is keep it dry.

Doesn't that depend if wanting to drop a nut or not?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 24, 2012, 12:25:49 AM
My jaw almost hit the floor reading the responses. 

Thank you, Bird for being somewhat normal in the midst of these loons. 

Oh...  You expected a serious response from us

What did you like about the canoe?  Where did you go?  What were the conditions? 

Speaking of the lakes with boating traffic, you'd prefer a kayak.  They tend to be more versatile.  Canoes seem to be more difficult when dealing with wakes and other things.  Although, some may disagree.  Canoes can easily hold more stuff like coolers filled with beer/burbinz, coke products, food and camping gear.  I'm thinking that an Altima would be tough to haul anything like this, but I've seen it done. 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Saniflush on April 24, 2012, 06:50:26 AM
No worries, the bird will soon be infected. You can't rub this shit off.

Nor will it buff out.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GH2001 on April 24, 2012, 09:07:56 AM
My jaw almost hit the floor reading the responses. 

Thank you, Bird for being somewhat normal in the midst of these loons.

As if you expected anything more.

So, whats your point? Tis the X and full of degenerates.

Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on April 24, 2012, 09:18:49 AM
Nor will it buff out.

Well if you need to buff one out I recommend the Concourse threads.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Snaggletiger on April 24, 2012, 10:10:18 AM
The canoe is the way to go on the river....if you like banjo music.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Godfather on April 24, 2012, 11:41:32 AM
Get a truck wiff a hitch...

Then, purchase two of these along with a trailer for hauling them.

http://www.sea-doo.com/showroom/watercraft/overview/gtx-limited-is-260.aspx (http://www.sea-doo.com/showroom/watercraft/overview/gtx-limited-is-260.aspx)

Wow you lost some man points for this!!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Townhallsavoy on April 24, 2012, 11:58:57 AM
Oh...  You expected a serious response from us

What did you like about the canoe?  Where did you go?  What were the conditions? 

Speaking of the lakes with boating traffic, you'd prefer a kayak.  They tend to be more versatile.  Canoes seem to be more difficult when dealing with wakes and other things.  Although, some may disagree.  Canoes can easily hold more stuff like coolers filled with beer/burbinz, coke products, food and camping gear.  I'm thinking that an Altima would be tough to haul anything like this, but I've seen it done.

We went down the Cahaba in the Helena area.  The serenity was enjoyable, but I would have liked a few more rapids.

I definitely don't have much of a desire to canoe on a lake.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 24, 2012, 12:05:45 PM
Wow you lost some man points for this!!  :facepalm: 

Hush yo mouf!  A two-seat, 750 lb. watercraft with 255+HP...  I don't expect any extra credit man points, but I damn sure shouldn't lose any. 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Godfather on April 24, 2012, 12:08:58 PM
Hush yo mouf!  A two-seat, 750 lb. watercraft with 255+HP...  I don't expect any extra credit man points, but I damn sure shouldn't lose any.

Nope sorry points deducted.  Do you wear your sweater vest whilst driving? 

It's okay you still have an over abundance. 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Godfather on April 24, 2012, 12:10:51 PM
Do you also own a boat or just the PWC's?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 24, 2012, 12:19:55 PM
Do you also own a boat or just the PWC's?
Boff 'em... 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Godfather on April 24, 2012, 12:22:12 PM
Boff 'em...
Ok... then I will give you a pass, no man points deducted.  Wait, what kind of boat is it?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GarMan on April 24, 2012, 12:47:14 PM
Ok... then I will give you a pass, no man points deducted.  Wait, what kind of boat is it?
Openbow wiff a V-8...  Would you like to review the options next? 
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Godfather on April 24, 2012, 01:50:25 PM
Openbow wiff a V-8...  Would you like to review the options next?

Perhaps...After speaking with the group we will allow it.  No points deducted only because you have a boat.

Just an FYI though if you get rid of the boat and still have the PWC's you will need to report it to Bob at headquarters 1-800-MAN-6969.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Shug Dye on April 24, 2012, 01:55:16 PM
Canoes can be fun, but they are slow and hard to turn back over if you flip on any rapids. They are also heavy. Kayaks are the way to go. We go down the Coosa about twice a month and it's a lot of fun. We do the singles (unless we want to get into a fucking fight about who the bigger dumbass is) but for you and your wife...the two person is probably more ideal unless she is in for some hard work once in awhile.
MOST IMPORTANTLY there is room for a small cooler on either one. :)
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Saniflush on April 24, 2012, 01:59:42 PM
You muthafuckers done got all highassed and forgot your roots.

Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Snaggletiger on April 24, 2012, 02:02:58 PM
You muthafuckers done got all highassed and forgot your roots.

Memories...all bad.  We used to "Tube" behind a boat on those things.  The rope would squeeze it all together where it was tied and everything you had from the titties down just slammed off the water.  Hang oooonnnnn....
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Shug Dye on April 24, 2012, 02:05:33 PM
You muthafuckers done got all highassed and forgot your roots.

Some bitch wearing bama shades stole mine.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: GH2001 on April 24, 2012, 02:19:04 PM
Memories...all bad.  We used to "Tube" behind a boat on those things.  The rope would squeeze it all together where it was tied and everything you had from the titties down just slammed off the water.  Hang oooonnnnn....

THIS GUY KNOWS!

Many weekends spent on the Hooch on those things.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: djsimp on April 24, 2012, 04:41:13 PM
You muthafuckers done got all highassed and forgot your roots.

I was going to say this but forgots how to spell entertubes.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: CCTAU on April 26, 2012, 10:18:38 AM
Canoes can be fun, but they are slow and hard to turn back over if you flip on any rapids. They are also heavy. Kayaks are the way to go. We go down the Coosa about twice a month and it's a lot of fun. We do the singles (unless we want to get into a fucking fight about who the bigger dumbass is) but for you and your wife...the two person is probably more ideal unless she is in for some hard work once in awhile.
MOST IMPORTANTLY there is room for a small cooler on either one. :)

I would say NO.

Get a canoe with a square back. Cause eventually the fun of paddling like a dumbass is gonna wear off and you are gonna want to add a trolling motor.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Shug Dye on May 01, 2012, 11:45:25 AM
I would say NO.

Get a canoe with a square back. Cause eventually the fun of paddling like a dumbass is gonna wear off and you are gonna want to add a trolling motor.

I can't really argue with this.
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: AWK on May 01, 2012, 11:57:56 AM
Yo Bro, want to get a cool canoe rack on our cars?
Title: Re: Canoe/Kayak
Post by: Kaos on May 01, 2012, 01:12:32 PM
Still no pictures of his wife's canoe. 

This thread is worthless.