From a comfort perspective, the Bali SS has a large seating area, which comes with a padded seat, and taller paddlers can even stretch out the legs to full length whilst their thighs are protected by the protective thigh pad and their feet are held securely with the adjustable leg braces, which can be adjusted to fit your height. Storage is catered for with a large cargo space known as the Portable Accessory Carrier (PAC) that can holds any extra gear that you intend to take with you whilst paddling. Weighing in at only 44lbs, the Bali SS is easy to carry by hand or transport to a camping area for recreation, and something a beginner kayak will appreciate not having to carry a heavier kayak around. It also features a paddle holder for paddle accessibility and storage whilst not in use. Made form high quality and durable materials, the Sun Dolphin Bali SS is an affordable sit on style kayak that is well balanced and has plenty of water-proof storage areas including the PAC, other storage compartments and even a cup holder.

Weighing in at only 43lbs, beginners will appreciate its light weight which makes for an easily transportable kayak and even younger kids or teens can carry the kayak to the water without too much effort. Carrying the kayak is super easy with all the handles, as the kayak comes with two side handles and additional carry handles located at the bow and stern area of the kayak. With so many handles, you can conveniently load the kayak it into the car or transport it down to the water! Storage is ample, with the Frenzy featuring two storage compartments – the main storage compartment at the stern and the other storage compartment at the bow. Both compartments come with bungees to hold your gear securely. Other user-friendly features of the kayak include self-draining scupper holes, a drain plug and the removable bungees. The Ocean Kayak Frenzy is truly a multi-purpose kayak that is your optimal choice if looking for a recreational kayak for beginners.

Furthermore, since the Tamarack was built for fishermen in mind, it features two fishing rod holders located at each side of the back rest, whilst a rotating fishing rod holder is placed within arm’s reach just in front of the paddler. Out on the water, the Lifetime Tamarack is known for its consistently true tracking, and really feels very stable on the water if you are simply going out for a recreational paddle, or even if you are doing some fishing. If you are looking for a comfortable and stable 12 foot kayak, that you can use for fishing as well, then the Lifetime Tamarack should definitely be on your list – as we consider it to be one of the best 12” fishing kayaks for beginners that is suitable for both beginners and advanced paddlers who wish to enjoy comfort, convenience, and stability out on the water.

Obviously as a beginner kayaker, you want the best kayak for your money, without sacrificing on additional features. One of the things we loved with the Vapor 10 was its moulded cup holder and cockpit tray, and a paddle cradle where you can easily store and retrieve your paddle. One thing that we wanted to stress though, even though the Vapor 10 is only a 10 foot kayak, you really should not be deceived by its compact size, because the cockpit is super spacious and you really get the sense of freedom and not being restricted within this kayak. One of the main reasons we chose the Vapor 10 as the best beginner kayaks for adults is due to its renowned stability. Its V-shaped hull provides a steady balance and increased stability on the water, and try as we might we were not able to tip the kayak over. As a beginner kayaker – stability is obviously the first thing that you look for in a kayak, but the Vapor 10 also performs admirably when it comes to comfort, tracking, and maneuverability all in the single package.