Need help with choosing a kayak

[southsidefire29]

I currently have a old town guide 147 canoe that I use often on white river. i want to get a kayak that can be used on flat and white water cause im getting bored with flatwater and want to go fast. Ive been on 12 canoe trips. need help in choosing a kayak. i need one that has a good rep kayak must be rated for flat or white water and price must not kill my pocket book. my height is 6ft weight 225 pounds. Have been looking at getting a liquid logic tell me what you think. also need info or suggestions regarding kayaking. I want to go kayaking on spring river around hardy and was wondering what class spring river is classified as. thanks chris

[Jim Krueger]

Hey Chris,

Take a look on the 'Gear Review' page, there's a post titled ' Rank beginner needs advice on kayak', I think it will address your questions also.
Since you live in Batesville, the Spring River is certainly handy to your location. The Spring is rated at class I - II generally and is a favorite of many of us! It's especially nice during this hot and dry weather.
The ACC sponcers a paddling school on the Spring each year in late May-early June that's a lot of fun and, aims to help folks get the most out of using their canoes and kayaks.
Good luck with your kayak search, there are plenty of good used ones out there, if you don't get a new one :)

Best Regards
jim

[Wildwood]

My vote goes for the LL Remix XP10. Drop down skeg makes the difference. Great crossover boat, $1000 new. You can check one out at OOO in Hot Springs. Good luck in your search.

Jan