Surf Talk Guru

Ocean kayaks have a lot of fans, me included. I love how you can take them anywhere from the waves, the river, the bay, the creek, the sound. They’re easy to carry and travel around with. They’re overall a great toy to have. But I know they’re expensive ($350-$650). Plus, there’s so much gear you can buy to go with it: wet or drysuits, wall racks, seats, paddles, dry bags, it can end up costing a fortune (just like any hobby, I guess).

Some shops that rent and sell Ocean Kayaks, sit-on-tops, and yak boards have a rent-to-own option. You can rent a kayak for a day or 24-hour period, decide if you love it, then put the cost of the rental toward the price of a new or used kayak of your choice. It’s a good deal, like test-driving a car. With spring weather coming, the sun popping out once in awhile, it would be good to have another reason to get outside and enjoy it.