i definitely advise you to look at ascend kayaks, they are from bass tracker marine, and sold in bps all over the US. Sit in or sit on is up to you but ascend offers both. Even with the cheaper kayak models, they are durable as $1000 hobies. You can go in and out of rough water with shoals and big rocks. prices start at like at 400. If anything, i dont recommend pelicans because the material is shady and cheap. and ascends are great beginning or intermediate kayaks!
