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<blockquote data-quote="Wirehair" data-source="post: 80630" data-attributes="member: 769">KDM,The Jackson Big Rig / Big Rig Pro is a very stable and the power pole micro anchor option would be nice.&nbsp; Not sure exactly what they go for $$, but I believe that they are around $1,600.&nbsp; We do a fair amount of kayaking on the Missouri River and area lakes, fishing and general kayaking.&nbsp; I like the way that the Wilderness Systems kayaks cut through the water...good hull design.&nbsp; We picked up a couple Old Town fishing kayaks at Dicks last fall.&nbsp; The attached pic shows the difference in hull design.&nbsp; The Old Town's are not the greatest for running the Missouri as they do not track all that well.&nbsp; But they are very stable and I believe that we paid about $500 each.&nbsp; Regarding length, there are several methods recommended to determine proper length.&nbsp; The width of the kayak should be a factor.&nbsp; If the kayak is 29&quot; to 33&quot; wide, most sites recommend 240 - 250.&nbsp; Over 34&quot; wide, 250 to 260.&nbsp; The simplest method that I have found is standing with arm raised and paddle next to you, you should be able to fold your fingers over the top end of the paddle.&nbsp; I am 6'3&quot; and use 250-260 paddles.&nbsp; Another factor to consider is material type.&nbsp; General rule is to purchase the lightest material that you can justify.&nbsp; Difference between aluminum and carbon paddle over 3-4 hours of paddling may be the difference between sore shoulders and and a comfortable end to the day.&nbsp; Certainly not expert, but we enjoy this as a family activity&nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH]4157[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Wirehair, post: 80630, member: 769"] KDM, The Jackson Big Rig / Big Rig Pro is a very stable and the power pole micro anchor option would be nice. Not sure exactly what they go for $$, but I believe that they are around $1,600. We do a fair amount of kayaking on the Missouri River and area lakes, fishing and general kayaking. I like the way that the Wilderness Systems kayaks cut through the water...good hull design. We picked up a couple Old Town fishing kayaks at Dicks last fall. The attached pic shows the difference in hull design. The Old Town's are not the greatest for running the Missouri as they do not track all that well. But they are very stable and I believe that we paid about $500 each. Regarding length, there are several methods recommended to determine proper length. The width of the kayak should be a factor. If the kayak is 29" to 33" wide, most sites recommend 240 - 250. Over 34" wide, 250 to 260. The simplest method that I have found is standing with arm raised and paddle next to you, you should be able to fold your fingers over the top end of the paddle. I am 6'3" and use 250-260 paddles. Another factor to consider is material type. General rule is to purchase the lightest material that you can justify. Difference between aluminum and carbon paddle over 3-4 hours of paddling may be the difference between sore shoulders and and a comfortable end to the day. Certainly not expert, but we enjoy this as a family activity [ATTACH=CONFIG]4157._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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