New to So Cal, Newb Yak Fisherman looking for 1st SlayRide - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 05-21-2009, 02:39 PM

Welcome Joe!

You are looking at some big man kayaks. Are you a big guy? I just ask because both Malibu, and Cobra make smaller beamed, and faster kayaks, ala X-13, and Marauder respectively.

One thing you can learn is stability, but never gain speed. I am not knocking those models, plenty of people are perfectly happy paddling those, and caught plenty of BIG

Just offering my perspective on a paddling, I believe you can demo kayaks at OEX, and other shops to find the right one for you.

hope this helps,

chris

05-21-2009, 02:39 PM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Welcome Joe! You are looking at some big man kayaks. Are you a big guy? I just ask because both Malibu, and Cobra make smaller beamed, and faster kayaks, ala X-13, and Marauder respectively. One thing you can learn is stability, but never gain speed. I am not knocking those models, plenty of people are perfectly happy paddling those, and caught plenty of BIG Just offering my perspective on a paddling, I believe you can demo kayaks at OEX, and other shops to find the right one for you. hope this helps, chris