Kayak Lessons?

Shawn · Posted: 5/15/2005, 7:28 pm Post subject: Kayak Lessons?

Anyone know where to get enough training so as not to kill myself the first outing?

Thanks
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ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

You've got a few decent choices in the Phx metro area...

Arizona Canoe and Kayak Outfitters is in Tempe and offers equipment, tours and instruction.

Canyons and Coastlines Kayak School offers tours and classes

A third option is to contact Riverproof Outfitters http://www.riverproof.com/ and see if Matt or John will offer lessons...they might...they're nice guys and excellent teachers...
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Shawn · Posted: 5/15/2005, 10:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks!
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Daryl · Posted: 5/16/2005, 10:42 am Post subject:

Are you talking white water kayaking, lake kayaking or recreational kayaking on slow rivers like the lower Salt?

If you are not doing white water, there isn't too much to learn. Just remember to keep the side with the hole facing up Very Happy

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jkern15674 · Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 208

I can give anyone interested in a quick lesson on the lower salt which is a good intro, not too technical. The weekends are pretty much packed with tubers but the wee morning can be do-able. The river is only swift in areas with some good flat water paddling. I only have a rig for myself but I believe the tube shop closest to the dam has rentals!! Not the ones with the shuttle buses.

JW · Posted: 6/1/2005, 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Kayak Lessons?

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

this looks like we could have a GKOTM...
Im still looking for a cheap one or a sale-
they say the 2 happiest days of your life are 1) when you buy your boat and 2) when you sell it. Hope that wont apply here
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Shawn · Posted: 6/1/2005, 6:52 pm Post subject:

Sounds good to me. I'd like to bring my 18 yr old son and maybe a couple of his buds. Will look at dates.
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