SOLO KAYAKS
Baldwin Canoe Rental has a variety of solo kayaks to accommodate customers of all shapes and sizes. Our kayaks were designed with the novice paddler in mind. They are very stable, easy to learn, and a great way to introduce youngsters to paddlesports. All of our kayaks have large cockpits for easy entr
y and exit, and are (sit-in), not sit-on-top kayaks.
The majority of our kayak fleet consists of the Zydeco, made by Dagger, and the Prodigy by Perception. These two kayaks are appropriate for most of our customers. We also carry a few kayaks for heavier and taller paddlers. The Old Town Loon, and the Jackson Day Tripper.
The Zydeco is made by dagger and is a great entry level kayak for the small to medium size paddler. It has a roomy The cockpit, foot braces, side knee padding, and a more comfortable backrest than Old Town's Otter. the Zydeco is 9'5" in length, 28" wide, and is a very stable and maneuverable river kayak. Appropriate for paddlers under 6' in height and less than 200 lbs.
The Prodigy is made by Perception and is a versatile entry level kayak. Extremely comfortable, easy to get in and out of, and built to accommodate a wide range of paddlers. The Prodigy is 10' in length, 29.5" wide,
suprisingly maneuverable and stable. This kayak can handle medium to large size paddlers without feeling like a tub. It has foot braces, side knee padding, and a comfortable backrest. There is enough storage space behind the seat for a duffle bag or soft pack cooler. The Prodigy can accommodate persons up to 6'4" and 265 lbs.
The Jackson Day Tripper is built for the big boys. It is 10' in length, and can carry paddlers up to 300 lbs. This kayak is
30" wide and built for stability and storage. The Day Tripper has adjustable foot braces, back rest, and room behind the seat for a medium size cooler. We generally only recommend this kayak for heavy weights or a kayaker who needs the cooler space. The Day Tripper is built with extra room behind the seat for storage. The trade-off is not much room up front for tall people. It will accommodate people up to 6'2".
The Old Town Loon will accommodate paddlers up to 6'8" tall and has a carry capacity of 350 lbs. It is 13'8" in length, 29.5" wide, has adjustable foot keepers and back rest. The loon holds a straighter line than our other kayaks, and does not turn as quickly, so we don't recommend it for novice paddlers. There is room behind the seat for some storage of a duffle bag or soft pack cooler. (Photo shows rear storage hatch, actual kayak has no hatch.)