WTB my first yak

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

So, I have had a few bad experiences with kayaking. Mainly through surf launches. SO my question is, what kayak would be best for me to get if I want to launch from the beach? Or is it that no matter what I get I will roll until I get enough experience with surf launches? If that's the case, I don't think my shoulders can take the punishment anymore.

Thanks

It's not if you will get rolled it's when you get rolled, my opinion is if you are consistently having yard sales upon landing, you should think about taking a surf launch and land lesson, so you can get the basics down and the professional training on performing the landing without incident, I have had my share of yard sales, even after being taught the "what and what not to dos"
I have learned that if a landing is looking sketchy, stow everything, take the reels off the rods, take off electronics and put them in a dry bag and stow them, that way if something happens at least your equipment is safe...
There are yaks that do better than others as far as performance in the surf,
but I think ultimately it is going to boil down to experience and knowing your limits, common sense and timing...