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There are few things in this world that I love more than a high-quality paddle. They are works of art that have a practical application. They also help to elevate the whole paddling experience – the way the paddle feels in your hands, and the way it interacts with the water.

Portable kayaks have become very popular over the past five years, because they open the world of paddling to people who can’t easily transport or store full size kayaks. Due to this surge in popularity, the quality of portable kayaks has improved tremendously, along with the variety of portable kayaks that are available on the market.

Choosing the best beginner kayaks of the year was a challenge for a number of reasons. For one, there are a lot of kayaks that deserve to be part of this conversation. Furthermore, the characteristics of a good beginner kayak can vary tremendously depending on your interests and needs. For that reason, my selection for the best beginner kayaks of 2021 includes a variety of styles.

An Unbiased Review of the P&H Virgo Touring Kayak

While I’m always on the hunt for the ‘ultimate kayak’, the idea that such a thing exists is a little unrealistic. What I’m really searching for is MY ultimate kayak, because we’re all looking for something a little different, depending on factors like paddling expertise, where we paddle, and what type of paddling experiences we like to pursue. As someone who loves a touring kayak that can handle rough conditions, and that offers speed, maneuverability and comfort, I’ve been excited to test out the P&H Sea Kayaks Virgo touring kayak, which seems to check all those boxes.