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[Schmalzy88]

Got my sit in sold, currently in the market for a SOT. Can't spend over $400. If anyone has something they want to get rid of let me know. Did'nt have a chance to get down to OEX for the demo days because of a busy work schedule this weekend (i work for a catering company and customers book last minute) but tried my hardest. thanks for any input. :paddleersmilie:

[Schmalzy88]

my budget may go up but ive got to go pull my surfboard out of storage and see if i can get it sold

[Schmalzy88]

that sounds awesome but its really far from me (i'm in bellfower) but thanks for the input. any reviews on the lifetime tamarak?

[WildernessWanker]

Those are actually a good deal when you take into account it's pretty much everything needed to launch and use immediately.

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[FISH11]

You might want to contact this guy and see if he still has the Blue mini X. This is the fish and dive model which means it has hatches to store things and comes with seat and Paddle. This is better than the recreational model, other wise OEX has last years model and not blems for $433.00. Good luck http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/4367479189.html

[William Novotny]

There is a moken10 on here for 450. Just spend the extra 50

[Schmalzy88]

gotta sell my surfboard otherwise im maxed out at $400 for the time being
also, i think that thread says it sold

[YakMedic]

How big of a guy are you? I have an older wilderness systems tarpon 120 (2004-6?) that my wife doesn't paddle anymore. There is nothing wrong with it, I just wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 250lb or taller than 5'10". If your interested let me know I'll give you a killer deal.

[alanw]

Get something 12' or bigger if you can

[Schmalzy88]

How big of a guy are you? I have an older wilderness systems tarpon 120 (2004-6?) that my wife doesn't paddle anymore. There is nothing wrong with it, I just wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 250lb or taller than 5'10". If your interested let me know I'll give you a killer deal.


I'm 5'9" 150lbs got any pics?



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[YakMedic]

I'm 5'9" 150lbs got any pics?



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I don't have any great pics of it at the moment, I can pull it out of the trailer tomorrow and get some better photos. I did find some pics from when I was selling my hobie and its in the background. Its the green one hanging from the wall.

I'll be down in Huntington Beach on Saturday and can bring it along with me if you want to check it out. I'll give you a BWE discount and let it go for $250

[buddha]

Jump on this deal. Tarpons are great boats and this is a very generous price.

[Schmalzy88]

im extremely interested! do you have any details? seat, rod holders, etc.

[Schmalzy88]

I don't have any great pics of it at the moment, I can pull it out of the trailer tomorrow and get some better photos. I did find some pics from when I was selling my hobie and its in the background. Its the green one hanging from the wall.

I'll be down in Huntington Beach on Saturday and can bring it along with me if you want to check it out. I'll give you a BWE discount and let it go for $250

ill be working at the sunset beach farmers market at peters landing on pch from 8-2 or 230. i can certainly step away from my booth for a minute and check it out (and maybe hook you up with one of our badass pizzas)

[Amish Ed]

Jump on that Schmalzy! The Tarpon series are great yaks.

[WildernessWanker]

Don't ask about extras, at that price that kayak is a steal! You can always pick up a paddle and seat for $100 if you start asking around, which brings you still under budget with a badass ride.

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[buddha]

Don't ask about extras, at that price that kayak is a steal! You can always pick up a paddle and seat for $100 if you start asking around, which brings you still under budget with a badass ride.

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I totally agree don't be greedy. $250 is a steal. From the picture it looks like the wilderness system seat is on the boat. Save your money and get a good paddle though not a real cheap one.

[Schmalzy88]

Don't ask about extras, at that price that kayak is a steal! You can always pick up a paddle and seat for $100 if you start asking around, which brings you still under budget with a badass ride.

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Not asking for extras, just wondering what's on it and what I might need to get.


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[YakMedic]

The seat is attached to the boat with a new hotseat bottom pad & new backrest pad. You will need a paddle and rodholders.

[FISH11]

Jump on this deal it's better than you could have hoped for. You can always upgrade seat and add accessories later. Tight Lines

[Siebler]

250 is ridiculously good. I have so many kayaks that YakMedic actually has a few of mine for me and I would consider this boat at that price.

And I bet it you step over to see Andy while in the area he will give you a deal on a paddle. Then your all set!

[makobob]

All that and still under budget, that is a hard to beat deal. Congratulations and enjoy the addiction.

[Schmalzy88]

So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday. :notworthy: :you_rock:

[MrPatrick]

That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison.


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[Squid Vicious]

So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday. :notworthy: :you_rock:

...at least you"ll get that new car smell;).....not culo smell:p

[WildernessWanker]

I'd buy the Tarpon and try it first, if you didn't like it then I would consider looking at something else. I have a Hobie which I love, but I still take my Tarpon out every now and then.

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[YakDout]

I would listen to the advice...

[HELLSTER INC.]

[QUOTE=MrPatrick;186566]That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison.

You are joking about buying the Tamarak over the Tarpon right? You might want to do some better research!

[buddha]

This is a very very poor decision on your part.

There is no comparison the older wilderness system is far better and has a great reputation for kayaks.

Lifetime Tamarack=Yugo

Wilderness System=BMW

You can get the yugo for cheaper but it won't perform nearly as well.

[Schmalzy88]

my reasoning is the age of the kayak. it seems more logical to purchase a new kayak with warranty (albeit of lower quality than the tarpon). i understand that it is a great model and is widely respected and by no means think that YakMedic would sell me a faulty kayak.

[alanw]

Wow if you're going to pass on this then I might be interested, as I'm sure others would be as well :D

[YakDout]

Quality of used tarpon>quality of new tamarack

[buddha]

I once owned an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro for over 14 years and it still had a ton of life left. These plastic kayaks are almost indestructible.

The tarpon is a far better kayak used than a new Tamarack.

This is a total no brainer.

How many Tamaracks do you see out there fishing?

Not many.

There are tons of Tarpons.

There is a reason for that obviously.

[YakMedic]

So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday. :notworthy: :you_rock:

Enjoy your kayak, It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I just try and help people get into the sport and on the water and will offer the kayak up to the next guy that comes along with a budget.

I'll pass on the pizza, but fishing is always good in my book. Have fun out there, and get some fish slime on your new boat.:cheers1:

[buddha]

Enjoy your kayak, It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I just try and help people get into the sport and on the water and will offer the kayak up to the next guy that comes along with a budget.

I'll pass on the pizza, but fishing is always good in my book. Have fun out there, and get some fish slime on your new boat.:cheers1:

I will ask my friend that is on a budget.

[Cadillyak]

Can I be next in line at that price. That is a crazy good deal. Don't pass on it. These deals come around as often as a white marlin!

[WildernessWanker]

I once owned an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro for over 14 years and it still had a ton of life left. These plastic kayaks are almost indestructible.

The tarpon is a far better kayak used than a new Tamarack.

This is a total no brainer.

How many Tamaracks do you see out there fishing?

Not many.

There are tons of Tarpons.

There is a reason for that obviously.

That's funny you say that, I was thinking the same thing. I've only seen one or two being paddled in the safety of the marina by people that don't frequent the water. I have never seen one fished from or even rigged for fishing. I'm not saying that to kayak fish you have to own a certain brand, but there's a reason only a few different brands are fished over and over, quality and reputation. Wilderness Systems is right up there with Ocean Kayak, Malibu, and Hobie.

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[T-Rex]

The Tarpon 120 is a $900 12' kayak that paddles great and is fully suitable for ocean use. The Tamarack 120 is a $370 10' kayak that's going to have serious limitations for paddling and fishing. $250 for a Tarpon is a killer deal.

[William Novotny]

Maybe you should just try to re buy your sit inside kayak back..... honestly EVERYONE on this site is giving you solid advice. You are chomping at the bit wanting to get into this sport and EVERYONE IS TELLING YOU THE SAME THING. Go ahead and buy a turd with a warranty, what's it matter anyway....

[YakMedic]

Alright guys, give the kid a break. It's his decision to make and all that matters is he is joining the sport. I was speaking to a kayak rep last weekend and he had some insight where no one ever buys their last kayak. Regardless of what kayak he starts with there will be an upgrade eventually.

As for the Tarpon I offered up for sale, It's sold already to someone else that messaged me after Schmalzy said he didn't want it.

[alanw]

Alright guys, give the kid a break. It's his decision to make and all that matters is he is joining the sport.

:iagree: The guy doesn't want to buy a 10 year old kayak, I can't say that I blame him. Who wants to be worried every time they go out if that's the day a crack will form?

But Schmalzy88, don't worry so much about a warranty. You can find a good used yak if you keep looking. "Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will." ~Tommy

[Schmalzy88]

Thanks guys. I hope to see some of you folks out there. Didn't want any controversy.


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[Cadillyak]

No controversy at all. I just think that everyone know about haw good a Tarpons are and with that type of deal I would think I was a no brainer. Different strokes for different folks. You may have an epiphany moment later down the line, but as long as you get on the water and are comfortable, that's what matters.