Kayak recommendations under $500

[Bobcat_Fisherman]

I see that Academy now has Perception Sport Pescador 12 Kayak. I'm interested in that one or their Pelican Castaway 13ft kayak. I know the Castaway isn't great.

I'm looking to buy two decent kayaks and my budget is about $500 or less per yak.

Thanks for any tips.

[Milkjug]

Mainstream Kingfish or Ocean Kayak Speck, don't listen to what anyone else tells you!

[fishingRED]

Why dont you try buying a used kayak, always best way to go when having a budget, and wanting a good yak.

Try craiglist or tkf

[Bobcat_Fisherman]

Is it better to buy a used Tarpon thats all scuffed up over that brand new Perception Pescador Academy has?

[Curmudgeon]

TKF x2

[Jhua]

Usually it is better to buy used. You will scuff it up anyways and usually used yaks are already rigged.

[corndog]

I picked this one up on the cheap!! The guy that sold it to me called me up and wanted it back!!

[Randy]

Check the 2coolclassifieds as well and if you can find one with a rudder, go for it.

[Bobcat_Fisherman]

Thanks for the tips. I've paddled a few kayaks and want to go with something similar to a Tarpon or Perception Bimini if I can find one cheap enough. I'm looking to buy two, the second one I'd like to find something like a Ride.

[TastyBurp]

kayak for under $500

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10213830_325014001_325000000_325014000?hvarAID=shopping_googlebase&om_mmc=shopping_googlebase

I just picked one of these up not long ago for a spare. Haven't tried it yet but seems like a well-built kayak.

[PBD539 - Shoal Patrol]

Dont forget you will spend another $200 for a decent paddle and comfortable vest. Look used, as Jhua stated, most likely will come with everything you need to get going.