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03-15-2016, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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I am going through the start cheaper and work you way up phase. I wish I had just bitten the bullet in the beginning and bought a better yak but being retired stops some plans. So I started with a bass pro ascend fs12t because I didn't know any better, very stable but it works you. Then I had another consideration when moving up, my wife who loves to fish and had a sit in ascend has some nerve damage in her hands so she can't tie on hooks or lures anymore so we needed a tandem so I don't have to keep paddling back to where she is every time she breaks off. So money still being a factor I bought a Malibu Pro2tandem that is hard to set up for fishing but I am making it work. If I had been smart though I would have bought the Jackson Tandem or the Native tandem. both are already set up for fishing but much more expensive. I guess what I am saying is though if you can wait, get the better kayak. At the rate I'm goiing I'm going to have three kayaks sitting in my yard while I fish out of a fourth.
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03-15-2016, 08:06 PM | #2 | |
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03-15-2016, 08:14 PM | #3 |
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03-15-2016, 09:02 PM | #4 |
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The X-Factor is an excellent choice for a first kayak or for a keeper kayak if the seating works for your back. Get a high-back seat for it and use a Thermarest seat pad for added comfort if needed. Super stable and tons of storage, but a slower paddler and can be a wet ride. Get a newer model with the built in livewell if you plan on fishing with live bait. I loved mine as a fishing platform but ultimately sold it because of the seating and the speed.
Don't let the tippiness keep you from the Kraken. It's tippy compared to get X-Factor but it's not that bad once you get used to it. The pro's definitely outweigh the con's. There's nothing wrong with buying a starter kayak with plans on upgrading. That's a good way of figuring out what works for you. Just find a good deal on a newer model used kayak and resell within a year or so and you won't lose much money on the trading. With a bad back I'd opt for the better seat. Hobbie, Native, and Jackson all have models with nice elevated seating.
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03-15-2016, 10:13 PM | #5 |
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Have you considered the Wilderness Systems ATAK? It has the flex pod like the Thresher but with a better seat and should be more stable.
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03-15-2016, 10:48 PM | #6 | |
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I talked to the ws rep at Fred hall, and he said that production was delayed bc they had found a flaw in the mold, so they're looking at late April or early May production start. This was the kayak I was waiting for, especially since I had read that the new pedal drive would fit it, but the ws rep also said that the pedal drive will not be fitting any existing kayaks they have including the tarpon 130x. But a new kayak is in development which will fit the pedal drive, and both should debut at this summer's icast and go into production possibly this fall. The tarpon 130x looks like a great kayak. I had been waiting nine months to get get it, but I want a pedal drive, but unfortunately, none of the hobies fit my needs, and I'm not a big fan of native propels. So I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for this new pedal kayak from ws, but man, another six months will be torture. Last edited by BigAppa; 03-15-2016 at 11:00 PM. |
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03-16-2016, 12:00 AM | #7 |
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If you're going to be fishing lakes and sheltered waters you might want to take a look at the ATAK. It has a crazy comfy seat and is super stable. If you have any ?s about it feel free to shoot me a PM.
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03-16-2016, 12:08 AM | #8 | |
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03-16-2016, 07:09 AM | #9 |
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Comfort trumps everything else. (Especially with a bad back)
It does not matter where the FF is located or if there is a rod pod if your kayak is in the garage because it hurts to use it. The new "lawn chair" style seats like the Hobie blow the old style seats away.....different ball game. |
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