Hobie inflatable vs. Stohlquist fisherman? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DanaPT · 05-28-2017, 05:51 AM

I have had and still use a west marine inflatable.

I own the auto inflate which I don't recommend. I was doing a surf launch and ate crap. Swimming after stuff with my life vest in 3 ft of water and POP here comes the air. Grabbing for your stuff fully inflated in the surf zone... priceless.

Fitted same vest with new co canister. I always wonder if it's gonna work when needed. there is a manual inflate feature, but that may be difficult to do in cold water swimming for dear life.

05-28-2017, 05:51 AM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	I have had and still use a west marine inflatable. I own the auto inflate which I don't recommend. I was doing a surf launch and ate crap. Swimming after stuff with my life vest in 3 ft of water and POP here comes the air. Grabbing for your stuff fully inflated in the surf zone... priceless. Fitted same vest with new co canister. I always wonder if it's gonna work when needed. there is a manual inflate feature, but that may be difficult to do in cold water swimming for dear life.