![]() ![]() Moreover, if you are slightly larger than the average human being in a Sit-On-Top kayak allows a little more space to breathe. This plus the ability to stand easily, are the major reasons why anglers prefer this type of kayak over the more traditional sit-in. As a result, they roll less making for a far smoother paddling experience. ![]() They tend to be wider than their Sit-in counterparts, which makes them super stable. It’s a fear that many people have, it was one of mine too. The fact that the cockpit is open is the deciding factor for those who are fearful of being trapped in a sit-in kayak should it happen to roll over. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve had to do the funky salmon to get back into my yak. The fact they are almost impossible to sink means that getting back into the kayak, from the water, is also a simpler task…note I didn’t say it’s easy. ![]() Sit-on-tops kayaks do not share this issue, the open top means the paddler can step on to the kayak. The major issue with a closed cockpit, as seen on sit-in kayaks, is that it is a reasonably elaborate process to enter or exit the craft. The paddler sits on top of the deck in specially modelled depressions. Sit-On-Top kayaks – Open Cockpit, the hull is sealed, as a result, the paddler cannot sit inside of the kayak. Sit-Inside kayaks – Closed Cockpit, the paddler sits inside of the hull of the vessel with their legs and body covered up to the middle of the torso. The major difference is the open or closed cockpit. The underside of the hulls on both types of kayak will be relatively similar in shape and design. So, what’s the difference between a Sit inside and Sit-On Kayak?Īt the risk of sounding facetious, the clue is in the name! This intuitive design allowed the Innuit people to cover vast areas hunting for food.ĭue to the development of synthetic and composite materials, kayak design has developed and evolved.Ĭonsequently, modern kayak design can be categorised into two distinct types Sit-Inside (SIK) and Sit-On-Top (SOT) The paddler then sat inside of the vessel, protecting them from the outside elements. Traditional kayak design, by the Inuits, saw kayaks created with a wood or whalebone skeleton that was covered with animal skin. ![]()
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