Compare Recreational Sit-on-top Kayaks in the Paddling.net Buyers' Guide Sit-On-Top Kayaks by Manufacturer: Bic Sport North America Dagger Delta Kayaks Elie Kayaks Emotion Kayaks, Inc. Equinox Kayaks Feathercraft Products Freedom Hawk Kayaks, Inc. Hobie Kayaks Future Beach Corporation Hurricane Aqua Sports Jackson Kayak Kaku Kayaks Lifetime Products Malibu Kayaks NuCanoe, Inc. Pelican International Perception Point 65 Kayaks Sweden Riot Kayaks Stellar Kayaks Viper Kayaks Wilderness Systems

FEATURED KAYAK: Hobie Mirage Tandem Island by Hobie Kayaks The Hobie Mirage Tandem Island is a super-fast, two-person kayak. But it also has aka crossbeams, ama floats and a two-piece carbon fiber rig and sailing kit - all included. Length: 18' 6" Width: 30" Hull Weight: 89 lbs Rigged Weight: 192 lbs Capacity: 600 lbs. FEATURE SIT-ON-TOP KAYAK PHOTO: by: Mike Fine - South Ogden, Utah Click Here for More Photos

Sit-on-top kayaks feature an open cockpit design that allows for easy entry and exit (great for those who are not thrilled with the idea of being inside a traditional cockpit). Sit-on-top kayaks tend to be very stable designs and are great for warm climates, diving and fishing. Most models include open storage on the top of the kayak and some include dry storage compartments. Read about more types of kayaks.

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