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    I really would like to try one sometime. Looks like a lot of fun but I still think they are geared towards the younger crowd. :)

     

    TJ

    My mother would be offended...lol. and the "older " crowd that hits the salt on kayaks are all retired folks. It is NOT that difficult. I've actually noticed the majority are older than my 42 years.

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    I have rolled over every canoe I have ever been in. These Kayaks scare me to death. I think I'm to old and to fat to be getting in something that looks like I might never recover from. Glad you all are having fun but I think I will stick with a boat and motor. I love looking at all your pictures Christina.

     

    :)

     

    TJ

    My mother kayaks with me. I guarantee you can kayak TJ. My son & i have the same kayaks and they are very very stable, easy to get on/off, and super easy to paddle.

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    I have used the bands the bowfit and now the bowtrainer. only the bowtrainter had a ridged i'll call it a riser to hold onto the rest was just a neoprene sponge grip type thing. the real reason I went with the BowTrainer was it can be used from 15lbs all the way to 130lbs in one setup depending on the band combo you grab hold of.

     

    I shoot trad so I have never tried to rig it with a release. they work well for what they are and the bands are easier to transport places for some quick draw cycles. I think corner archery sells bands in several different weights for half of what that one goes for. if I was to use the bands again I would get a spare bow handle and run the bands through that, for a more realistic grip and hand control practice. just be sure to never slip, there's a reason they put those foam grips on them for liability.

     

    I like the fact that it goes from 15-130 lbs. I may just try the BowTrainer instead. Thank you.

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    My wife and I would like to try kayaking sometime. Some of the pictures from your trips have looked amazing. Any places you suggest going and renting kayaks from?

    I just took my brother in law and his daughter. He was going to rent one for $40 from sports authority but bought one for $200 (good sale ). He was told if you go to Tempe town lake you can rent them and try out different kinds. I have a 12' fishing model from field & stream. I have a couple old sit in kayaks that I don't like. I like sit on but that is my preference. I carry a 6-year-old or a dog at times with me. I've camped via the kayak numerous times so storage is important to me.

     

    I've taken people new to kayaking with me to the chain lakes and the Salt.

     

    Hope this helps. I love kayaking and it is a whole lot cheaper than a motor boat.

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    As I move forward, I'm wanting to take people with me kayaking so I figured what better way to test my own abilities than a solo kayak trip. So far my river trips have been in groups, although I once was called "brave" for kayaking a lake solo. I still laugh about that. I have to stop myself and remember that not all women do what I do and for that matter not all men do what I do. I've also yearned for a chance to go solo to see the wildlife in complete silence. I just knew there had to be more than what I was seeing in a group.

     

     

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    My ex hunted with an epi pen for a bee allergy. We kept a pen just about every place we could so there was always one available. It's not like men carry a purse they can throw it in. Well dang that's not true anymore....I'm seeing "man" purses more and more. He had to use the pen once on a javi hunt.

     

    I'd also recommend you carry a steroid dosepak of some sort prescribed by your doc. This will help until you can get to emergency medical services.

     

    I'd recommend going nowhere without your pen especially until you know what you are allergic to. It's serious business.

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    I have decided after years of wet gloves to switch to flip open mitten made of neoprene. So far so good. I'd buy youth flip open gloves/mittens. My best advice is to practice shooting with whatever glove you pick. I missed an elk once because the tip of my glove hit my trigger before I was ready to shoot. For archery I'm almost always gloveless on my right hand and tuck my hand into my jacket sleeve to stay warm.

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