"Paddle The Panoramic Peconic"

The best buys on overstocked kayak models are in the 12 foot range such as the Kestrel 120 from Current Designs, Wilderness System's Pungo 120 and the Scrambler XL sit-on-top kayak from Ocean Kayak.

The Kestrel 120 comes in a 50 lb rotomolded model for $525.00, sale price. We also have the Kestrel 120 in a composite Hybrid model that weighs only 32 lbs.

Winter Store Hours - In winter, we are open Friday and Saturday from 8AM to 4PM.
Wednesday and Thursday by appointment  631-727-9895

FOR EXCITEMENT

NEW - Stand Up Paddle Boards are the latest paddling craft to be offered to paddling enthusiasts to give you the best workout. They work most major muscles, especially the leg muscles, as you sway and balance the board. You propel the board with a bent shaft canoe paddle; it is almost like paddling a canoe. As you gain expertise on a paddle board you will even catch waves and go surfing. Check out Stand Up Paddle Boards in our store by spring of 2008. Or, come talk to me about them anytime.
If you need to purchase one sooner call me at 631-369-9500.

FAST - Sea kayaks that really move out. They are great for aerobic workouts and covering as many miles as you can with the least amount of effort and seeing the most scenery and wildlife at the same time. The best kayaks to do this - Nomad or Extreme from Current Designs, Arluk 1.8 from Necky, Epic Endurance 18 or 18' Kevlar Stratus, Norkapp HMC or Seda Viking.

MOST COMFORTABLE KAYAK in the world - TYPHOON from Old Town. It weighs only 42 pounds. The Typhoon has a rear storage container and a deep seat with a high back for comfort. The Typhoon is 11'2" long.
Do you want to test paddle a Typhoon?

Jim Dreeben
info@peconicpaddler.com
631-369-9500
631-727-9895

WE SPECIALIZE

Larry and Jim, our in-house staff paddlers, have paddled most of the canoe and kayak models that we offer. Jim has done extensive paddling on Long Island and DOWN UNDER (Florida). He has also done some kayak trips in the Bahamas and Central America. We want to help you pick the watercraft that will give you the most fun (excitement, enjoyment, exercise). While they are out paddlin’ (for business purposes), you can meet Diana, the office boss, bookkeeper, secretary, tax preparer, notary and she knows her canoes and kayaks too.

This sport is for everyone at every age as you can see from the photo below:


Our newest paddler (Jim's grandson Jared)

There are basically three types of kayaks: RECREATIONAL kayaks, SURF/WHITEWATER kayaks and TOURING or Sea Kayaks. Recreational ones are the most popular as they are small, lightweight, inexpensive, stable and easy for anyone (from 3 to 93) to paddle. They come in singles, doubles and some even carry 3. There are sit-ins and sit-on-tops. Some popular models are the SPARKY, SWIFTY, RASCAL, ZYDECO, ACADIA, FRENZY, EXPERIENCE, SPIRIT and the new TYPHOON with storage compartment.

Surf and whitewater kayaking are becoming very popular. Most paddlers like the sit-in type for whitewater and the sit-on-top for surf but many surfers also like to sit inside. If you want some real excitement, head on down to the Atlantic with a LIPSTICK, BIG STICK, FIVE-O or YAK BOARD and slide down an 8 foot monster wave or catch some of the smaller rollers. Oh! What a thrill!!!

If you really want to eat up the miles and get a great workout, a touring kayak is your type of boat. Click on "GO FAST". Touring kayaks can be either sit-on-top or sit-in. They are longer than recreational or surf kayaks, usually measuring 14’ to 18’. Touring kayaks come in singles, doubles and some carry three or 2 adults and a golden retriever. Many have rudders, hatches, bulkheads and deck rigging. They are made of rotomolded polyethylene, fiberglass or lightweight Kevlar.

Most canoes are for multi-purpose use. Longer and narrower means faster and better tracking but you can still fish from them. Shorter and wider (fatter) canoes have better initial stability and are perfect for family use, fishing and bird watching but a bit slow if you want to go any distance.

For touring, you may enjoy paddling a 17’ SUNDOWNER or a MINNESOTA II from Wenonah or an EXPLORER or MALECITE from Mad River. The best fishing canoes are from Old Town: STILLWATER 12’ or 14’, as they are extra wide and more stable than most other canoes. For all around use, our most popular and best value canoe is the GRUMMAN 17 foot lightweight model. It weighs only 66 lbs. And is very stable at 36 inches wide. It comes with a lifetime warranty, 2 wood paddles and 2 life vests. All this for $789.00. Options include an outboard motor bracket, plush seat cushions and a lazy back seat for the third person. Many are in stock. Delivery can be arranged.

TONS OF ACCESSORIES

YAKIMA CAR TOP RACKS WHEEL DOLLYS WET SUITS
DRY SUITS WATERPROOF BAGS PADDLING JACKETS
POGIES PADDLE FLOATS PADDLE LEASHES
PUMPS PADDLIN' GLOVES SPRAY SKIRTS
COCKPIT COVERS DOG BONES TIE-DOWN STRAPS

And PFD'S From EXTRASPORT, LOTUS, KOKATAT AND PERCEPTION

A TREATISE ON KAYAKS

SOME MODELS THAT HAVE PROVEN THEMSELVES, OVER THE YEARS, TO BE VERY MUCH LOVED BY MANY CUSTOMERS.

LIPSTICK and BIG STICK from Perception are the ultimate ocean surf machines. Aerials, loops, killer cutbacks or just plain wave riding, the "STICK" is a thriller. Thigh straps and adjustable foot supports are standard. YAK BOARD from Ocean Kayak also surfs very well and it is priced economically at $319.00.

SOLSTICE GTS – BE STILL MY HEART – I’m addicted. Oh, she glides so smoothly across the bay like on a Teflon carpet. Secondary stability – feels like you are still on shore. The controls (rudder, foot pedals) may have been designed by a Swiss watchmaker. The ergonomics – thigh braces, seat – designed by Mercedes or BMW…And for even more speed, the 18’10" Extreme is like a souped up GTS. Boy, does she fly. This baby will cruise at top speed all day and you won’t even break a sweat.

To watch the birds, catch some blues or stretch out get some zzz’s, ease into a Wilderness Systems PUNGO. 12’2" long and a stable 29" wide, the PUNGO has a padded seat and adjustable foot braces. The cockpit is extra long to accommodate rover, a tackle box or a laptop. A rear storage pouch will hold your lunch, suntan lotion and GPS. There is room behind the seat for 6 – 10lb blues.

A kayak to carry on your shoulder, fit in a Grand Cherokee or store behind the love seat, the SWIFTY and SPARKY from Perception are winners. Weigh only 36 lbs each. That’s less than 3 cases of beer and they last a lot longer. The SWIFTY and SPARKY are almost indestructible. They are very stable and with their oversized cockpits they are easy to enter and exit.

The most comfortable kayak in the world is the SPIRIT from Old Town. It is a sit-on-top, 11’ long and weighs only 35 pounds. The SPIRIT has a deep contoured seat with a high back. Get this, if you turn your body around there is a second spot for your butt, whereby you can lie down on the deck and get a full body tan or just lie back and look at the stars. A new model, the TYPHOON, is like the SPIRIT with a storage compartment.

And if you want to paddle effortlessly you gotta get a WAYFARER paddle made by Epic. This paddle weighs only 21 ounces. This is just 2 oz more than two copies of Canoe/Kayak magazine and it’s a whole lot more fun doing it than reading about it. Epic also makes a Wing racing paddle at 21 oz.

Other great paddles come from Werner. They are made of lightweight fiberglass. I like the SAN JUAN for all day cruising or the IKELOS to really get a workout. This blade is a monster. Many paddlers love the CAMANO with a 6 ½" wide blade, great for cruising in windy conditions. Eddyline make the SEA SWIFT with a graphite shaft at a fiberglass price. The SEA SWIFT is very light and the blades are a beautiful color; some even have picture graphics.

If you want to find out about all of our kayaks and canoes, go to our links page. If you want to speak to a real people who have paddled them, call or come see us. WE SPECIALIZE. You may also rent one of our exciting kayaks or canoes. Our rental fleet includes over 40 kayaks and 60 canoes. We’ll see you on the water.

e-mail us: info@peconicpaddler.com  

89 PECONIC AVENUE
RIVERHEAD LONG ISLAND NY 11901
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