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**Kayak and paddleboard sizes and brands may vary.
A 8-foot kayak is one of the more common sizes for children between the ages 5-10.
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A 10-foot kayak is one of the more common sizes for recreational kayaks. These kayaks boast similar stability to an eight-foot kayak while offering additional storage capacity for longer day kayaking trips. Most 10-foot kayaks will offer open storage compartments in both the bow and stern areas of the kayak. While you might need a dry bag if you need to keep anything from getting wet, these areas give you extra space to bring more gear and supplies on the water.
If you’re relatively new to kayaking and you plan to paddle primarily on calm lakes or slow-moving rivers, a 10-foot kayak is a great place to get started. This length is also good for recreational kayakers that like to bring their kids with them out on the water.
As the length of a kayak increases, the potential for speed also tends to increase. That’s why a 12-foot kayak can be a great choice for intermediate paddlers that are starting to cover more ground on their day kayaking trips. This kayak size offers a great balance between speed and maneuverability. Many 12-foot kayaks can achieve higher top-end speeds than their 10-foot counterparts. As kayaks get longer they tend to be able to achieve higher top speeds because of their larger length-to-width ratio. This gives you, the paddler, more ability to cover more ground in shorter amounts of time.
Shortboards less than 9 feet long are great for kids and beginners. They provide for better maneuverability and are also ideal for some surfing.
Medium paddleboards are highly adaptable to all different kinds of paddling. In fact, Medium boards can be used for anything from recreational lake paddling to touring or racing. These boards work well on everything from calm lake waters to most surf conditions.
Long paddleboards usually provide the fastest ride. This is because longboards, compared to both short and medium boards, track straighter and truer. This helps them reach higher speeds with less paddling effort. Long paddleboards are best used for long-distance touring on a lake or in a calm bay.
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