Brooklyn Kayak Company - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

O'sider · 11-10-2017, 07:49 AM

I know it's late to adding anything, but being new to kayaking and not knowing if I would like it or not, buying the BKC single for only $600 was a good way for me to break in. I've had it for only 2 months but have enjoyed being back out on the water. It has everything that I needed to start and I can add on. If I still enjoy kayak fishing in a year or so I'll be looking for nicer one. But to break in, and especially if it's for a son of daughter that might out grow it, its a sweet deal. And at that price you can always resell it and not lose too much. Not a popular opinion but it's mine.

smokie · 11-10-2017, 08:32 AM

Would you really consider having your child in a knockoff? I mean, kayaking and being on the water alone is dangerous enough sometimes and sure even brand name kayaks may have issues, but definitely less likely to be the case.

You gotta imagine that these knockoffs are cutting all kind of corners to shave a buck and might not have the best quality control, meaning all kinds of bad shit may happen.

I understand the budget aspect of it, but why not just buy a decent used kayak from reputable company for about the same price? I'd rather take used and reliable vs new and potentially unreliable.

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11-10-2017, 07:49 AM	#1
O'sider Junior Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Oceanside, Ca Posts: 1	I know it's late to adding anything, but being new to kayaking and not knowing if I would like it or not, buying the BKC single for only $600 was a good way for me to break in. I've had it for only 2 months but have enjoyed being back out on the water. It has everything that I needed to start and I can add on. If I still enjoy kayak fishing in a year or so I'll be looking for nicer one. But to break in, and especially if it's for a son of daughter that might out grow it, its a sweet deal. And at that price you can always resell it and not lose too much. Not a popular opinion but it's mine.

11-10-2017, 08:32 AM	#2
smokie Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 63	Would you really consider having your child in a knockoff? I mean, kayaking and being on the water alone is dangerous enough sometimes and sure even brand name kayaks may have issues, but definitely less likely to be the case. You gotta imagine that these knockoffs are cutting all kind of corners to shave a buck and might not have the best quality control, meaning all kinds of bad shit may happen. I understand the budget aspect of it, but why not just buy a decent used kayak from reputable company for about the same price? I'd rather take used and reliable vs new and potentially unreliable.