Newbie looking to join up 10/5 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GTboosted · 10-03-2018, 10:08 AM

The main cause is stability.

Most Walmart kayaks are not designed with open ocean swells in mind. Is your kayak a sit on top or sit inside?

Did you buy it new? If so i would return it and buy a used kayak from craigslist. If budget is an issue, a used malibu, wilderness systems, or ocean kayak will be way better suited to go out. You dont need a Hobie to have fun but you do need a well designed kayak.

If you go out in the Walmart kayak you might flip and get discouraged with our wonderful hobby.

10-03-2018, 10:08 AM	#9
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	The main cause is stability. Most Walmart kayaks are not designed with open ocean swells in mind. Is your kayak a sit on top or sit inside? Did you buy it new? If so i would return it and buy a used kayak from craigslist. If budget is an issue, a used malibu, wilderness systems, or ocean kayak will be way better suited to go out. You dont need a Hobie to have fun but you do need a well designed kayak. If you go out in the Walmart kayak you might flip and get discouraged with our wonderful hobby. __________________ -Beto

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