Choosing the best beginner kayaks of the year was no easy task. I tested a lot of kayaks throughout the spring and summer, and all of them needed to be considered. In the end, I decided to make a selection of kayaks that fit a variety of beginner paddler needs. And so I've included a variety of styles of recreational kayak in my selection. While all of these boats deserve special recognition, I have to make it clear that I didn't get to test every kayak on the market. I'm sure there are other kayaks that deserve to be in this conversation. Hopefully, I'll have the chance to test those kayaks next year. Shop for kayaks from this video: Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl Perception Pescador: https://bit.ly/3FPuWeK KAYAKS Intex Challenger K1: https://amzn.to/3u276JY Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS Hobie iTrek-9: https://bit.ly/3o0TMlM Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl Perception Pescador: https://bit.ly/3FPuWeK KAYAK REVIEWS Oru Kayak Inlet: https://youtu.be/7x-W9VNhr00 Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://youtu.be/3PJmK72SkhM Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://youtu.be/JxltHqHfECo Perception Pescador 10.0: https://youtu.be/nSlazBQ-sh8 Native Watercraft Falcon 11: https://youtu.be/ZbSYGL9NSC4 Tahe 11'6 Beach SUP-Yak: https://youtu.be/qXo2EXmnJDM Other paddling gear I use and recommend: NOTE: These are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you, but it's a great way to show your support. Thanks! PORTABLE KAYAKS I recommend Sea Eagle 380x: https://bit.ly/37jRbxP Sea Eagle 385ft: https://bit.ly/3eYJ8H2 Tucktec: https://bit.ly/3mQnmcn Pakayak: https://pakayak.com/?uap_ref=ken Decathlon Itiwit: https://bit.ly/3Pk7bk9 AquaGlide Chelan 120: https://bit.ly/3IRNde0 Advanced Elements Advanced Frame: https://bit.ly/3hJNpAl Star Rival Inflatable Kayak: https://bit.ly/3lipNno Isle Switch Hybrid SUP/Kayak: https://islesurfsup.sjv.io/5bJMJn PADDLES Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle: https://bit.ly/3xHYpn7 Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: https://bit.ly/3iaGleJ Aqua Bound Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle: https://bit.ly/3z1kiOH FOOTWEAR NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: https://bit.ly/36F1B6Y NRS Boundary Boot: https://bit.ly/2TaCMgl PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS NRS Guide Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yVID8j NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3dkDYaD NRS H2Core Silkweight Shirt: https://bit.ly/3xF43pX NRS H2Core Silkweight Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yZGbO2 NRS Hydroskin Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3wCvoI3 NRS Riptide Splash Jacket: https://bit.ly/3BbAZZJ NRS Flux Dry Top: https://bit.ly/2U3Pvlw PFD’S NRS Odyssey PFD: https://bit.ly/3ibIk2n NRS Zen PFD: https://bit.ly/2VCfrF3 NRS Chinook PFD: https://bit.ly/2TaEAG9 OTHER PADDLING GEAR Zoleo Communicator: https://bit.ly/3zw7gw1 NRS Drylander Sprayskirt: https://bit.ly/36z5BG6 WRSI Current Helmet: https://bit.ly/2Te6KA6 PADDLING SHORTS/BOTTOMS NRS Benny Board Short: https://bit.ly/2VIbK0L NRS Hydroskin Shorts: https://bit.ly/3hCXPl2 SUNGLASSES WileyX: https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR FOLLOW KEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoPaddle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddle365/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gopaddle Blog: https://in4adventure.com MADE POSSIBLE with the Support of: Ontario Creates: https://www.ontariocreates.ca/ Bell Fund: https://bellfund.ca/ PRODUCED BY Heliconia: https://www.heliconia.ca Contact: info@heliconia.ca #PaddleTV #RecreationalKayak #InflatableKayak #FoldingKayak #KayakTouring #PortableKayak #KayaksforNewbs #StarterKayak #