Best Sit-On-Top Kayak THE GIST: Because they’re stable, easy to paddle, and less expensive than decked boats, sit-on-tops (SOTs) are ideal for recreational paddling. BEST FOR: Cruising, fishing, and ...

This high-performance, narrow-hulled speedster tracks like an osprey to a trout: fast and straight. The high-backed seat has a ratcheting backband adjustment that, cranked tight, puts you in an ...