{"id":4460,"date":"2022-03-30T21:55:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T21:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/?p=4460"},"modified":"2023-05-07T17:19:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T17:19:49","slug":"old-town-loon-126-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/old-town-loon-126-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Town Loon 126 – Updated 2023 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My wife has been paddling this boat for over a year <\/strong>now, so I feel qualified to write this Old Town Loon 126 review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll tell you what we like about this high-end recreational kayak, and what could be improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Spoiler Alert:<\/strong> The Loon 126 is hands-down the best recreational kayak out there. You simply can\u2019t beat the speed, tracking, comfort, and weight capacity of this baby. If you don\u2019t plan on paddling class 3+ rivers, and you don\u2019t need to stand in the kayak\u2026 then the Loon is everything you could hope for. Unfortunately, it does tend to sell out very quickly]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things to Consider Before Buying a High-End Recreational Kayak<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Old Town Loon 126 is a premium recreational kayak<\/strong>, and it comes with a certain price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, it\u2019s good to think about your priorities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to consider whether you need a fast boat with great tracking, or rather a super maneuverable kayak for class 3+ rapids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if you want to stand and cast, then you\u2019ll need a more stable kayak than the Loon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the Loon 126 has excellent tracking,<\/strong> comfort<\/strong>, and speed<\/strong>. But you can\u2019t stand<\/strong> in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sit-in design makes it great for bad weather <\/strong>because you can use a spray skirt<\/strong>. However, during the summer some people might prefer an open sit-on-top instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the huge weight capacity<\/strong> makes it particularly appealing for big guys<\/strong>, or for multi-day camping trips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, please take care of your kayak by keeping it out of the sun<\/strong> when not in use. Over time, UV rays can warp the plastic hull, and there\u2019s no warranty against that kind of negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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