A sit-on-top kayak is a kind of kayak the place the paddler sits on high of the kayak’s hull, somewhat than inside it. This makes sit-on-top kayaks extra secure and simpler to get out and in of than conventional kayaks, making them an ideal selection for freshmen, leisure paddlers, and people who need to have the ability to get out of their kayak shortly in case of a capsize.
Sit-on-top kayaks are additionally extra versatile than conventional kayaks, as they can be utilized for a wide range of actions, together with fishing, swimming, and snorkeling. They’re additionally extra comfy to sit down in for lengthy durations of time, because the paddler’s weight is distributed extra evenly throughout the kayak’s hull.