Summer incoming, time for some float trips.
Curious if anyone knows of a good paddling forum (similar to the quality of this one <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )? I'm halfway thinking about purchasing a kayak for some multinight float trips and just starting to begin my research phase. Usually we rent canoes and pay for shuttles to launch us, not worrying about hauling our own gear to start points, but that stuff can be well over $100 a trip (per person)if I'm not careful. Might as well find a buddy and bring two cars with our own equipment!

Or if any kayakers can give me a little insight....I'm looking for kayak fit for 2-3night river floats, enough hatch space or area to strap on gear for that. Also I'm not too keen on materials, but something that I don't really need to worry about scraping rocks and doing harm to the vessel. No major whitewater yet, just rapids. Price wise, definately under $1k.

Thinking about just heading up to REI on a day off and spend the day chatting it up, but I like to do research online in my spare time. Would be nice if theres a good, populated forum such as this out there for paddlers (help!).