Kids Kayak info?

So i was cruising sports authority today and came across a small kayak maybe 6ft but pretty wide and of course my sons eyes got all big and now things are in motion for getting him on a yak.  I know some people have started young kids into paddling and i was wondering what info they have come across. at this point i want him to learn how to paddle and enjoy himself nothing more at this time.  any info on possible good yaks for a kid that's 9 and weight is about 60 pounds. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

I recently saw that emotion kayaks came out with a kids kayak called The sparky. Here is a link to the specs.

http://www.emotionkayaks.com/HTML/Kayaks/sparky.html

the one at sport authority was only 100 bucks

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11891740&cp=2291570&fbc=1&f=PAD%2FType%3A+Kayaks%2FHard+Shell&fbn=Type%3A+Kayaks%7CHard+Shell&lmdn=Type&parentPage=family

dunno if any real differences between them all

Small? why? My girls have been paddling a 12 ft necky spike since 6-7 yrs old... Rent a big yak and get him on it... You might be surprised at what he can paddle... Smaller is not necessarily better

I had a 7 year old paddleing my Tarpon 160. Not quite ideal, but it was no problem for him.

makes sence i might look into a frenzy or caper in the used market and see if i can find one to borrow for him to demo maybe,

I have read some reviews of people who bought the one at sports authority, they stated that they wouold have rather bought the sparky. It seems like a great kayak and it has a 3 year warranty. As with anything try the kid on the large kayak and if its to much you could always get the sparky.

I wouldn't doubt that, I'm gonna have to get him on a few other boats and see why happens

I bought my thin 11 year old son a Emotions Spitfire.  He paddles that very well in the lakes. Of course, I would not take him out in the ocean in that small of a boat. We were in white caps on Lake Almanor and he and the boat did exceptional well. The Spitfires tracks well and has a high weight capacity. He loves "his boat" ...cost me $250. We also fish together and crab out of a OK Malibu 2XL. That's when I can tell he does not have a lot of arm strength and endurance yet. So for know he can be the captain of his boat when he wants.

Trident -11'  or tarpon120