Also a waterproof pouch for your phone and car keys if your vest doesn't have pockets.

Lost my sunglasses yesterday, totally agree 😅 immediately bought a floating neck strap

I struggled to choose but glad I chose a hybrid like the one he has and I didn't know about ALL those benefits. That just makes me more confident with my choice.

I have sit-on-top sea-kayaks too and I have just bought a sup, because I am afraid of my back/spine problems comes back if I sit on those too much. Maybe a larger, longer stable sup could carry a higher sup chair, so you can use it comfortably. For me the biggest benefit of the sup is that it is inflatable, and easy to carry with car, or on my back.

I highly suggest a SUP with a stadium chair. I've spent all day kayaking in mine on Lake Huron before without any discomfort. I'm only now taking the training wheels off and getting into standing. Since you can use them as both, and they are way more comfortable and easier to get onboard/dismount, I don't think I'll look at getting a kayak ever again.

@@LILEE376 I have a Vibe Shearwater 125, I use it mainly to guide on a river in NE Fl that has a lot of sunken and fallen logs but I might try a SUP at some point but for now I'll stick with my SOT. I think each type of kayak and SUP's have their advantages and disadvantages, but I think a person's choice need only matter to them, the main thing is to get outon the water. I hope you enjoy your new SUP and happy paddling.

Hi Chris. I think the recommendation below to look for a 'stadium/framed chair' could be a great one. You can then use the SUP as a kayak, and then stand up much more easily from a sitting position. Something that can really help, is a 'standing strap', which is basically just a strap that you connect one end near the nose of the board and keep the other end close to you. When you want to get up, you have the strap to grab to use your arms to help pull yourself upright. It also helps lower yourself back down into the sitting position.

You chose well Chris. I also have had both k knees replaced and found it VERY difficult to stand and kneel on the board. I think I will be able to do it with practice and adaptation but in the meantime, I've exchanged the board I was given for my birthday for one that has a Kayak conversion kit. That way, I can use the board comfortably seated while I persevered with the trick of getting to my feet with prosthetic knees - they do have their limitations!

I think Ken's reluctant to do a video about the seats because he has sponsored gear, but literally your own creativity is your limit, everything works. The higher the seat the less stable it will be, but you can get your own straps and strap whatever you want to the board. I personally use a stadium seat (sit on top kayak seat) and have spent all day in it without any discomfort.

Glad you're enjoying it! It's a good question about seats. To be honest... I don't have experience with a lot of different aftermarket seats. That being said, I like the idea below of using a stadium/frame seat on the SUP. A few of my kayaks have seats that would work great for that... but I've never seen them for sale on their own. The seat on the Switch I was using in this video was awesome too! And no... contrary to the comment below, that has nothing to do with sponsorship. My wife, daughter and I all LOVED the seat it came with. I wonder if they would sell you a seat?

Thanks Troy! That video is definitely on my radar to do! Stay tuned.

Go for a kayak !! There built for comfort. Boards are just beach toys with no space for a cooler !!!

Awesome! Hope the test paddle went well!

I’m 60, out if shape, female. I’ve done SUP for 10 years and just purchased a used kayak last week so I can enjoy paddling in shoulder seasons here in New England. I no longer look to go particular fast or furious, more just enjoy the moment these days. Correct gear is key, then go for it!!

Ha! Fair enough! :)

Nrs vibe but they aren’t made anymore

Sounds like you live in a very warm environment! Drysuits are amazing in colder environments!

I would NEVER wear at strap, unless it's Open Bay or Ocean where Waves can carry it off, or strong river currents....for a local rivers or lakes with Low to Zero currents, I would Never strap....being strapped in the water goes against Every fiber of common sense for me. I refuse to be tethered in the water.

Yeah, it's not that hard, but I can see how women, children, elderly and those otherwise unfit may struggle at it would be more of an ordeal. If you have several boards to inflate it may be worth it.

My back isn't great, I can paddle board fine but pumping the board absolutely creases me. The battery pump I have has been totally indespinsible. I wouldn't want to be without it.

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