✔️ Weight: For those who can’t store their kayak at a dock, we chose kayaks on the lighter side that would be easier to pull from a car or home and onto the water. Single kayaks are easier to maneuver and carry down a dock because they're shorter, which allows for better tracking, or how likely the kayak is to stay straight. ✔️ Type: There are two main kinds of kayaks: sit-in kayaks and sit-on-top kayaks.