We've powered up beyond anything in the industry with tournament-caliber features, AquaTuff construction materials to enhance durability, and NMMA certification for greater safety assurance. We also stand proudly behind our Missouri-made kayaks with a 3-year warranty.

ASCEND kayaks are made from a patented high-density polyethylene called AQUATUF that is specifically designed for kayaks. AQUATUF has excellent long-term UV protection and superior durability in comparison to other materials.

50 lbs. 9'10"L x 29"W. Weight: 50 lbs. Max Wt. Cap.: 300 lbs.

Does Bass Pro own Ascend? Ascend kayaks is owned by the White River Marine Group, a brand group including Tracker, Mako, Sun Tracker, Nitro, Tahoe and Regency boats. They are under the umbrella of Bass Pro Group, which owns Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's.

• Wilderness Systems / Dagger / Perception (all owned by the same company, Confluence Outdoor - they also own Wave Sport, but AFAIK those are mostly sold in Europe)
• Old Town / Ocean Kayak (owned by Johnson Outdoors, along with the now-defunct Necky which was essentially rolled into Old Town)
• Feelfree.
• Jackson.
• Eddyline.

3 m 9' 10'' Specs

Generally speaking, the wider a kayak is, the more stable it will be. A wide kayak is far harder to capsize because there's more volume either side of you. This means that you'll need to lean far more to one side in order to capsize the vessel.

Most "Plastic" kayaks are made from Polyethylene. There are a few reasons for this material selection. Polyethylene is one of the most widely used polymers on the planet. It is in good supply and relatively cheap compared to other materials.

Featuring many characteristics of higher priced kayaks, the Ascend® D10 Sit-In Kayak delivers incredible performance on the water at an even greater value. Designed to meet the needs of all kayakers, the D10 starts with an advanced tunnel hull design for maximum stability and noticeably easier paddling.

The advanced tunnel design with a wide transom and flared bow sections bring a fishing kayak so stable, you can stand up and cast from it. The same design also produces outstanding tracking and couldn't-be-easier paddling.

Kayak (styled as KAYAK) is a metasearch engine owned and operated by Booking Holdings.

In over a decade, we've grown from a small office of 14 employees into a company of over 1,000 travel-loving teammates working across 7 international brands; KAYAK, SWOODOO, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Together, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

The most popular kayaks are solo kayaks or single-person kayaks, with the advantage being that only one person needs to go out on the water. Solo kayaks are popular among kayakers because they allow them to design their own route and speed without having to keep someone else in mind.

Most Lakes, Many Rivers If you plan to tackle Class III rapids, consider a more maneuverable and shorter kayak with decent stability. As a general rule, this means choosing a boat no longer than 12 feet, whether sit-on-top or sit-inside.

Sit-On-Top Kayaks The first is that they won't fill with water if flipped over. This makes them simpler to get back into while out on deep water, one of the reasons why sit-on-tops are a safer option for a less experienced recreational kayaker.

With that in mind, we've rounded up our choices for the best kayaks for beginners.

• Best Touring Kayak For Beginners: Old Town Castine 135.
• Best River Kayak For Beginners: Wilderness Systems Aspire 105.
• Best Tandem Kayak For Beginners: Perception Rambler 13.5.
• Best Folding Kayak For Beginners: Oru Inlet.