Stay away from Pelican. The quality is not there and the construction method (two piece welded) is subpar compared to quality kayaks (rotomolded). He can get the 12' Pescador at just about any Academy for something like $499. That is a very good starter yak. If he is around Lafayette then he needs to go check out Pack and Paddle. They have some kayaks that are around $499 also. They will hook him up. I would demo something first if I were him, and P&P can help him with that too.
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