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Sdspeed
09-20-2012, 03:00 PM
Offers some versitility when it comes to getting comfortable and moving about.I'm trying to keep an open mind since I have low back and leg issues. Second pic is of a guy in Ca. that out a trolling motor on it and set it up for ocean use.
http://www.wavewalk.com/

<small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b><big>DIMENSIONS</big>

Total Length:</b> 136" (345 cm).
Total Width: 28.5" (72 cm).
</small><small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial;">Weight: 59 lb (27 kg) without added accessories. </small><small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial;">
Hull Width: 8" (20 cm) in the cockpit area.
Saddle Width at Bottom: 12.5" (32 cm)
Internal Hull Length: </small><small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial;">136" (345 cm) available for storage.</small>
<small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial;"> Cockpit-Opening Length: 72" (183 cm). Internal cockpit space is longer, in the hull tips.
Cockpit Height: 17" (43 cm) from the bottom of the hulls.
Saddle Height: 14.5" (37 cm) </small><small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial;">from the bottom of the hulls. </small><small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial;">
</small><small style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial;">Storage: 14 cubic ft (100 gallons ; 0.4 cubic meter) of internal, dry, always accessible storage space, inside the cockpit, hulls, and 4 hull tips.

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ful-rac
09-20-2012, 03:03 PM
That looks like it might be Diamond Valley Approved!
mtnbykr2
09-20-2012, 03:07 PM
where does the seat go...looks like it will hold quite a bit of water...
I don't know about being out in the swells with it, unless it had a big bilge pump...I am sure it would be fine for inside the bay though...
Sdspeed
09-20-2012, 03:14 PM
where does the seat go...looks like it will hold quite a bit of water...
I don't know about being out in the swells with it, unless it had a big bilge pump...I am sure it would be fine for inside the bay though...

They post some videos of guys going thru the surf and ocean use but your right it appears their audience is more calmer waters. I bet it wouldn't be to difficult to adapt a Hobie PA or Jackson Cuda seat for added comfort.
mtnbykr2
09-20-2012, 03:21 PM
Have you road tested a PA yet? I know they are spendy but health and comfort are reasons to maybe spend a little more...I am teetering on a PA myself...
Sdspeed
09-20-2012, 03:48 PM
Have you road tested a PA yet? I know they are spendy but health and comfort are reasons to maybe spend a little more...I am teetering on a PA myself...

Not yet , Who stocks them in the San Diego Area>
Few for sale on CL.
jorluivil
09-20-2012, 03:59 PM
What will they think of next?
mtnbykr2
09-20-2012, 04:04 PM
Not yet , Who stocks them in the San Diego Area>
Few for sale on CL.

go see Andy at OEX...sunset
I don't know if Mission Bay has em
lowprofile
09-20-2012, 04:09 PM
Not yet , Who stocks them in the San Diego Area>
Few for sale on CL.

You can go test drive them at fast lane then pick one up from CL.
Sdspeed
09-20-2012, 04:46 PM
You can go test drive them at fast lane then pick one up from CL.

Don't think i need to spend the money on a pedal type kayak when I already know my legs won't allow that kind of perpulsion system. No need to buy parts I won't ever use. That's why the Jackson Cuda is also interesting.
A paddle boat with a good seating arrangement.
mtnbykr2
09-20-2012, 06:18 PM
then my pick is the "cuda"...:D
taggermike
09-21-2012, 10:59 AM
I've seen pictures of those and thought the look like good fishing kayaks. Bit like any ope SIS I would be concerned about flooding during surf launches and landings. The stand up paddling option looks sweet and the flat stern beween the hulls would take a motor pefectly. Just depends on what you want t for. Maybe not idea for LJ, but it would kick ass is bays, lakes, calm rivers, of ocean flats. Almost perfect for large mout bass fishing. Mike