Newb from Walnut Creek

WTTM!
Lots of Outbacks and quite a few PA's on these boards.
Your physical stature and athletic ability would probably be an initial guide for choosing a boat.
I've noticed plenty of smaller, shorter paddlers with a lower center of gravity really like narrower models.
While more ample folks prefer a wide stable ride for their first boat.
Not a hard and fast rule though, and good for you to test paddle/pedal a couple of models.

Welcome to the club

Welcome Mike.  Looks like we live in the same town and hopefully will fish with you soon.

Welcome Mike.  Looks like we live in the same town and hopefully will fish with you soon.

Hey look, more locals! I'm not to far from you and would love to go out with either one of you guys some times. I've been lazy and sticking to the shore the past few weeks but I'm hoping to hit up something local-ish when the weather allows.


Welcome MCM!