Just saw a guy with a kayak and he was peddling it and me with 2 knee replacement and loving to fish. i thought this would be great for me also live close to lake and small river. but not sure where to start because i know me I will need to add lots of stuff LOL looking for a larger one being 6'1" 270 I have not even started looking but have a few questions if it has foot pedals will they be a problem launching from shore? also would like to paddle as well at 58 years old need to do something for upper body as well. love to bass fish and panfish as well already have 2 boats so i have alot of stuff i can transfer from one to the other. do you know of any place that lets you demo i live in southern illinois I have heard that there is sit in and sit on top not sure whats best? How ruff of water is to much to use a kayak in? does anyone use theirs for hunting and trapping? just looking for some advise thanks in advance