How much do kayaks cost?
A simple kayak can cost as little as a few hundred dollars, usually starting at about $500. More expensive kayaks can cost several thousand dollars, with lots of options in the $1,200-2,000 range. Paddles range from about $40 to hundreds of dollars. Kayak Terminology: Back Band: (back rest) Provides support for the lower back while kayaking and helps with erect posture in the boat. Located behind the seat, and usually made of padded fabric, plastic or foam. Bulkhead: A cross-sectional wall inside a kayak made of composite, plastic or foam. Bulkheads provide structural support and cross-sectional bulkheads create watertight compartments for buoyancy and storage. Coaming: The rim of the cockpit. Cockpit: The enclosed central compartment of a kayak, in which the paddler sits. Deck: The top part of a kayak that keeps the hull from filling with water. Foot Pegs: (also known as foot braces) Adjustable structures inside the cockpit on which kayakers place the balls of their feet. Roll: The te
