ATAK 140 Looking for experienced opinions. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

easyday · 02-25-2016, 09:47 PM

Definitely stop by the demo sale and try one out. The sloped sides really shed the wind well. As for a stable platform, on a paddling kayak you can't get much more stable. Also if you add the stand up support bar it's a awesome platform to fish from, especially fly fishing.

speedydk · 02-26-2016, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the responses all. I have been looking at the ATAK since last year and the price has been holding me back really. I had not seen the Vibe Sea Ghost until this morning. I looked it up and it sounds very intriguing especially in that price range. But having previously purchased Wliderness before I know the quality/durability is there (looking forward to using the newer seat too) . Past experience means a lot to me. Not sure who even carries the Vibe line? But I have found a line on a used ATAK and will be going that way. I will be looking to add the leaning bar for sure! It is another of the reasons the ATAK has been so appealing to me. The only other wide ride I have had was a Malibu mini-x it does not track well at all for me and I quickly upgraded. I purchased it at my favorite shop OEX in Sunset Beach when I first started. Still have it though it has had very little use since I purchased the X13 (still my favorite after about 6-7 yrs or so)which I also purchased from OEX Sunset. Gotta luv that place! Andy has always had the best customer service and helpful tips! Will post again once I get the new ride and get it on the water. Thanks again to everyone who responded!

Iceman · 02-26-2016, 07:03 AM

Darrin, Vibe is in a few big box stores, not really any dealers selling them locally. I get the impression that they are an offshoot of feel Free, made in Taiwan or China and imported. I really don't like any company that seems to just try to be the cheapest, corners are cut.

02-25-2016, 09:47 PM	#1
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Definitely stop by the demo sale and try one out. The sloped sides really shed the wind well. As for a stable platform, on a paddling kayak you can't get much more stable. Also if you add the stand up support bar it's a awesome platform to fish from, especially fly fishing. __________________

02-26-2016, 07:03 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Darrin, Vibe is in a few big box stores, not really any dealers selling them locally. I get the impression that they are an offshoot of feel Free, made in Taiwan or China and imported. I really don't like any company that seems to just try to be the cheapest, corners are cut. __________________

02-26-2016, 06:41 AM	#2
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	Thanks for the responses all. I have been looking at the ATAK since last year and the price has been holding me back really. I had not seen the Vibe Sea Ghost until this morning. I looked it up and it sounds very intriguing especially in that price range. But having previously purchased Wliderness before I know the quality/durability is there (looking forward to using the newer seat too) . Past experience means a lot to me. Not sure who even carries the Vibe line? But I have found a line on a used ATAK and will be going that way. I will be looking to add the leaning bar for sure! It is another of the reasons the ATAK has been so appealing to me. The only other wide ride I have had was a Malibu mini-x it does not track well at all for me and I quickly upgraded. I purchased it at my favorite shop OEX in Sunset Beach when I first started. Still have it though it has had very little use since I purchased the X13 (still my favorite after about 6-7 yrs or so)which I also purchased from OEX Sunset. Gotta luv that place! Andy has always had the best customer service and helpful tips! Will post again once I get the new ride and get it on the water. Thanks again to everyone who responded!