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PE.rider
05-16-2013, 02:41 PM
drooling.... may have to pull the trigger on my upgrade sooner than later...:eek:

Sdspeed
05-16-2013, 05:24 PM
drooling.... may have to pull the trigger on my upgrade sooner than later...:eek:

I agree with ya but I've got shoulder surgery coming up, so here ya go!
A Deal:D Not Mine, unfortunately.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/3796751429.html

PE.rider
05-16-2013, 06:29 PM
Hope your surgery goes well and you recover soon.

That does look like a good deal... and with the rudder too. However, I'm not loving the Sprite ~ lemon/lime camo pattern.

oneyedeer
05-16-2013, 06:58 PM
Looks like a giant scramble egg surface jig

Sdspeed
05-16-2013, 07:55 PM
Hope your surgery goes well and you recover soon.

That does look like a good deal... and with the rudder too. However, I'm not loving the Sprite ~ lemon/lime camo pattern.
Thanks, maybe I can convince my DR. to prescribe a new kayak as Therapy.
Ya think insurance would bite?

I agree the color isn't helping the guys cause but I'd imagine it'd be highly visable on the water.

jorluivil
05-16-2013, 08:01 PM
I've never seen one of these kayaks, are they pretty stable? It looks like it could be top heavy.

Jimmyz123
05-17-2013, 05:26 AM
drooling.... may have to pull the trigger on my upgrade sooner than later...:eek:

Just throwing this out, have you test paddled the Moken yet? I'll be happy to meet up with you and let you paddle mine so you can see how they paddle. Nothing wrong with the Jackson Kayaks, they are nice kayaks, but I was just wondering if you've checked out the Mokens.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Jimmyz123/100_0373_zps3984e200.jpg

Jimmyz123
05-17-2013, 05:29 AM
I agree with ya but I've got shoulder surgery coming up, so here ya go!
A Deal:D Not Mine, unfortunately.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/3796751429.html

If you learn to paddle correctly you shouldn't feel much in your shoulders. I paddled for 8 miles when I first started and felt it at the end of the day because I used my shoulders and wrist too much on forcing the paddling. Then I learned how to properly paddle and it's made a world of difference.

I also have rotator cuff issues in both shoulder and after learning how to paddle the right way they have felt better.

Sdspeed
05-17-2013, 10:05 AM
If you learn to paddle correctly you shouldn't feel much in your shoulders. I paddled for 8 miles when I first started and felt it at the end of the day because I used my shoulders and wrist too much on forcing the paddling. Then I learned how to properly paddle and it's made a world of difference.

I also have rotator cuff issues in both shoulder and after learning how to paddle the right way they have felt better.

After this next surgery Jimmy I'll get in touch with ya and maybe you can give a rookie some proper paddling tips to minimize pain or more injury.
Always nice to toss ideas around with someone who's had simuliar issues.
Like your new ride:D

PE.rider
05-17-2013, 04:04 PM
The Mokens are on my shortlist... I really like the new hatches and the new rails. My current ride on the water is already very similar... (made by same factory).

It's just that the updated chair-type on the Native Watercraft and Jacksons seem to be the new way to go.

May just take you up on that offer when I get closer to my purchase.

Thanks!

JarrodMc
05-19-2013, 08:31 PM
It seems like every time somebody asks about a Jackson, the Moken name comes up. If somebody asks about a Hobie, do people recommend trying out a Malibu first?!?!

momo fish
05-19-2013, 09:57 PM
popcorn...:grouphug: lol

but do agree.. I call it thread highjacking


It seems like every time somebody asks about a Jackson, the Moken name comes up. If somebody asks about a Hobie, do people recommend trying out a Malibu first?!?!

scotty1369
05-24-2013, 08:02 AM
has anyone compared the Cuda 12 to the 14? I would consider jumping on this if i knew a 12 footer would do well in LJ.

carbonbass
05-24-2013, 09:21 AM
If you learn to paddle correctly you shouldn't feel much in your shoulders. I paddled for 8 miles when I first started and felt it at the end of the day because I used my shoulders and wrist too much on forcing the paddling. Then I learned how to properly paddle and it's made a world of difference.

I also have rotator cuff issues in both shoulder and after learning how to paddle the right way they have felt better.

Not to thread jack but can you pm me some tips about "proper" paddling? Idk if i am doing it wrong or right but i do definitely feel it in my shoulders at times.

oneyedeer
05-24-2013, 11:02 AM
Not to thread jack but can you pm me some tips about "proper" paddling? Idk if i am doing it wrong or right but i do definitely feel it in my shoulders at times.

a new thread on the topic should be nice

nitsuj
05-24-2013, 11:47 AM
It seems like every time somebody asks about a Jackson, the Moken name comes up. If somebody asks about a Hobie, do people recommend trying out a Malibu first?!?!

That's the wonder of the interwebs pro staffers

scotty1369
05-25-2013, 04:44 PM
I agree with ya but I've got shoulder surgery coming up, so here ya go!
A Deal:D Not Mine, unfortunately.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/3796751429.html

Im picking up that yak next saturday in long beach!

Sdspeed
05-25-2013, 04:52 PM
Im picking up that yak next saturday in long beach!

Xcellent :D

JarrodMc
05-27-2013, 11:24 AM
The Cuda 14 is good for our style fishing because it's stable and it covers ground quickly. The Cuda 12 would work out here but it's a little wider to compensate for the length without losing stability. You are able to stand up fish on both. Both are good boats.

jbaker
05-27-2013, 08:23 PM
I've paddled both, the 12 is nice but better suited to smaller waters. Ponds, lakes, bays ect. It would be fine in LJ but if the wind or swell kicked up it would make for a bumpy ride. A smaller boat is nicer off the water for transporting and storage but the longer boat is better on the water. If you are looking for 12' kayak options from Jackson the cruise is a sleeper. Super stable and nice open deck layout. Sight fishing skinny water in the back bays would be killer on the cruise especially if you fly fish.

scotty1369
05-28-2013, 08:29 PM
I picked up my cuda 12 today, I cant wait to get it out in the water.

easyday
05-29-2013, 06:33 AM
Buddy picked thw cuda 14 up last week and he says he loves it we were out for 10 hours the other day and he has back problems. He said not a single bit of pain at the end of the day.

scotty1369
05-29-2013, 01:58 PM
Buddy picked thw cuda 14 up last week and he says he loves it we were out for 10 hours the other day and he has back problems. He said not a single bit of pain at the end of the day.

Ya, im stoked to try the hi/low beach chair it comes with.

nitsuj
05-29-2013, 03:06 PM
Ya, im stoked to try the hi/low beach chair it comes with.


Jealous! Spent 9 hours chasing halibut in my Revo last week and wooooboy did that highlight that I need a new seat. Report back how you like the Cuda, that's the boat I was going to pick up til my local shop sold their last one

scotty1369
05-30-2013, 05:09 PM
Jealous! Spent 9 hours chasing halibut in my Revo last week and wooooboy did that highlight that I need a new seat. Report back how you like the Cuda, that's the boat I was going to pick up til my local shop sold their last one

I think i may head out satruday, Ill let you know how it goes.

JarrodMc
05-30-2013, 08:39 PM
The seat on the Cuda is sweet. I was on it all weekend on the Islander 2.5 day with Team Jackson members and my back was good. Normally I'll be limping around from my lower back killing me but not with the JK seat. and the Hi Lo seat options are great for sight fishing and adjusting for conditions