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 Pro Angler 12 by Hobie Kayaks The Hobie Pro Anger 12 sports a 500-pound weight capacity and is packed full of "must have" features that kayak anglers demand. From lakes to rivers to open ocean, this boat has no boundaries. Length: 12' 0" Width: 36" Weight: 98 lbs Capacity: 500 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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