Newbie question; Malibu or Ocean Kayak or ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tak100 · 04-26-2018, 01:54 AM

Did you see this in the Buy, Sell or Trade forum?

If you don't mind paddling with your arms this is a nice starter rig. Notice why he is selling though (" I’m selling is to upgrade to a pedal platform.")

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=32587

This is a Hobie Outback for 1600:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...546935756.html

This is a Hobie PA14 for 2100:
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...568472330.html

If you don't have a back problem you can find older Outbacks for as low as 1100 (what I paid last June for mine). I then spent $400 adding a fish finder and other accessories. I go about 260 and it supports me just fine. The older models are much cheaper because they have the old soft seat. If you widen your search area on craigslist (make sure it includes LA and SD) and have some patience deals crop up but they go fast.

Best of luck and welcome to the club.

04-26-2018, 01:54 AM	#2
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 152	Did you see this in the Buy, Sell or Trade forum? If you don't mind paddling with your arms this is a nice starter rig. Notice why he is selling though (" I’m selling is to upgrade to a pedal platform.") http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=32587 This is a Hobie Outback for 1600: https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...546935756.html This is a Hobie PA14 for 2100: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...568472330.html If you don't have a back problem you can find older Outbacks for as low as 1100 (what I paid last June for mine). I then spent $400 adding a fish finder and other accessories. I go about 260 and it supports me just fine. The older models are much cheaper because they have the old soft seat. If you widen your search area on craigslist (make sure it includes LA and SD) and have some patience deals crop up but they go fast. Best of luck and welcome to the club.