JustShootMe wrote: nmerc_photos wrote: JustShootMe wrote: nmerc_photos wrote:
more testing against the 400TC + 2x :P
Ok I need Kayak … guide me , how do you carry your gear in the kayak ? Do you use a waterproof bag ? Are you using one of the short fishing kayaks ?
Important to note - the Osprey pics are standing just outside my car, right next to a fairly busy road. The loon pics are the ones from a kayak.
I started kayaking for the first time ever in my life last year. a close friend convinced me to go out and "risk" my R5 + RF 100-500, which I thought was crazy at the time (~$5K)! Shortly after, she convinced me to bring the R5 + RF 600 F4! Even crazier!
I made sure to spend enough money on a quality kayak. I am a big fan of the Wilderness System Pungo Kayaks. They retail for around $1200 or something, but I've found them used as cheap as $250. They are stable, and hold my weight well.
I looked at numerous kayaks, prices, weights, etc. and the Pungo 125 is my kayak of choice.
The most dangerous part of kayaking with camera gear, is getting into and exiting the kayak. I use a 55L dry bag to keep the camera and lens inside of when loading, and when paddling to my location. The camera only comes out when I am near the loons. At that point, I just rest it inside the kayak
Are the sit in kayaks more stable ? I have done a little research in the past and a lot of folks use the sit on top kayaks with the paddle drive , that may be overkill for me , I don't plan on going very far , there's not a ton of water here that I would dare venture into, just trying to get away from the more populated areas for better opportunities.
I don't know that SIK offer more stability. I like them for a few reasons:
#1 - it sits you lower in the water, which gives better perspective on your subject
#2 - it covers more of your legs, so less sunburn
#3 - the "ridges" are higher, which means that less water gets into the kayak. if I have all my gear exposed in the cockpit, it's important to me that water isn't getting in
I read a lot of reviews about the SOT kayaks as well as peddle drive, and decided they weren't for me. Peddle drive looked nice in theory, but those kayaks often weigh 80lbs+, and I have no issue with just paddling inbetween shots. Often times I bring an anchor and can just sit in one spot for most of a session as the birds fish all around me.
Jul 06, 2024 at 01:40 PM
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