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Iceman
04-13-2012, 03:28 PM
Built on the MK 4.4 frame, a roto-molded surf/fish Ski.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_03791.JPG

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_0377.JPG


http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_0378.JPG

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_03751.JPG
Yakin
04-13-2012, 03:34 PM
love the paint job!!! wish my PA come like that!
xpresso2am
04-13-2012, 03:39 PM
nice, how much for this sweet ride?
GR6RR
04-13-2012, 03:55 PM
looks really nice. never seen one of these before
CheapPelican
04-13-2012, 04:27 PM
Is this a prototype or production model? Did it gain any weight?
Iceman
04-13-2012, 04:43 PM
4.4 is listed as 44 pounds. This model is the F&D with the rec hatch behind, flush mount rod holders and round hatch forward. I weighed this one with the seat on 54#.

Production has just started. I got 2 to fill orders and this one today.

14'6" long 27" wide MSRP on the F&D is $831
paintnfish
04-13-2012, 04:57 PM
Now that looks interesting, when do the demo's arrive .
Iceman
04-13-2012, 05:01 PM
Now that looks interesting, when do the demo's arrive .

somebody needs to take this one to San O :D
paintnfish
04-13-2012, 05:04 PM
See you soon !
Gigafish
04-13-2012, 05:04 PM
Looking forward to the test run. Looks great.
lowprofile
04-13-2012, 06:41 PM
somebody needs to take this one to San O :D

i work 5 mins from san O :D

whats the weight rating? looks like a wet ride. would be alot different than the Xfactor
CheapPelican
04-13-2012, 07:29 PM
...This model is the F&D with the rec hatch behind, flush mount rod holders and round hatch forward...

Not wide enough for a gator hatch?

... whats the weight rating? ...

Probably 250lbs like the 4.4.
taggermike
04-14-2012, 11:34 AM
Very nice looking yak. That bow is going to be even more "fun" in a surf luanch than my old Xtreme. Mike
Iceman
04-14-2012, 11:43 AM
this thing should surf like the 4.4.

https://www.islandsportshop.com/Images/MK_Malibu_4.4_Surf_Kayak.jpg
Iceman
04-14-2012, 01:29 PM
grunion are runnin!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_0380.JPG
lowprofile
04-14-2012, 02:43 PM
Not wide enough for a gator hatch?



Probably 250lbs like the 4.4.

Thats to bad.... ill sink it with myself and just a rod.
HatterasCast
04-14-2012, 04:04 PM
That camo job is so sick! Too bad nobody will see you on the water... Still love it though. Beats the hell out of the desert camo.
Mr. Adventure
04-14-2012, 04:29 PM
oh man, that thing looks slick
Iceman
04-15-2012, 11:59 AM
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_0396.JPG
CheapPelican
04-15-2012, 07:41 PM
Spottie included with every purchase.
steveooo
04-15-2012, 09:11 PM
Looks fun! :luxhello:
Iceman
04-19-2012, 05:12 PM
X2!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_0403.JPG
Gigafish
05-08-2012, 08:35 AM
Are these kayaks ready for demo?
vins630
11-14-2013, 11:56 AM
X2!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_0403.JPG

hello icemen
you can update the post
I am interested
thanks
easyday
11-14-2013, 02:49 PM
Id love to take one of these to san o
chxh8me
11-14-2013, 04:29 PM
What is the draw for having such a low profile? I can see how it would surf better, and be easier to lug around... but can also see how strength, weight limit, and dryness of ride could be negatively affected.

Is there some other benefit?
Ro12
09-26-2015, 03:57 PM
I know this is a very old thread
Im just wondering about this kayak
Its got me interested
Does anybody out there have any exerience with it
Pros and cons
Im lookin for something to get me out further
Something fast and somewhat stable
I know it cant carry alot
I dont bring much
Or weigh much
I know its probably a wet ride
Im wondering bout stability mostly
Plus its supposed to be a surfing kayak
But it looks kinda like a SOT touring yak to me
Got my eye on this
The tarpon 140
And a few of the X model Malibu kayaks
Really liking the weight of this thing though
Any opinions and first hand stories are appreciated
Thanks guys
Ro12
09-26-2015, 04:01 PM
Thresher 140 looks damn good too
CoastalEddie
09-26-2015, 06:24 PM
I have one of these. Got it a couple years back at a Blem sale. I like it in the surf and that is why I mainly got it, to have fun. I am 6'3" 190 lbs and it holds me ok, but I do not use it much for fishing.
Ro12
09-26-2015, 10:19 PM
Do you only surf with it
Or do you take it for long paddles
How's the ride
And how do I find a blem sale
How often do they come around
I could always use a discount
CoastalEddie
09-27-2015, 09:25 AM
Was mainly for fun in the surf, but do not use it as much. It is set up for fishing, couple hatches and rod holders. I sometimes take it out to the lagoon in Carlsbad. Easy to paddle, can get some speed with it as well. I can definitely go longer distances than my other kayak (Cobra fish n dive).

As far as blem sales, I see you asked in another thread. I think you will get better answers there.
Ro12
09-27-2015, 09:30 AM
Yeah i figured I would start a thread and ask everyone
Thanks Eddie