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

JD · 05-21-2009, 03:00 PM

I completely agree with Chris! If you're a big guy (meaning 6'2 250lbs) the X-factor is the boat for you! It is very stable, sturdy, and solid as a rock but it is slow as hell. For gods sake, you can stand up in the thing. If you're paddling next to any other boat, you will not be able to keep up!

If you fish solo, like i typically do, you won't notice the slugglishness of the X-factor nearly as much. But you will notice how damn heavy it is when you are loading it in your truck. Not a bad boat, but they all have pros an cons.

Spend the time, ask questions and try to paddle around some demos. I know the OEX guys in Point Loma don't mind loaning out boats to try out @ shelter island.

If you're at all average in size you may want to consider a trident (prowler) or a tarpon 150 or 160. Hobies seem pretty cool too, but I don't know much about them other than they seem expensive to me.

My $0.02

05-21-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
JD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Normal Hts Posts: 62	X-Factor I completely agree with Chris! If you're a big guy (meaning 6'2 250lbs) the X-factor is the boat for you! It is very stable, sturdy, and solid as a rock but it is slow as hell. For gods sake, you can stand up in the thing. If you're paddling next to any other boat, you will not be able to keep up! If you fish solo, like i typically do, you won't notice the slugglishness of the X-factor nearly as much. But you will notice how damn heavy it is when you are loading it in your truck. Not a bad boat, but they all have pros an cons. Spend the time, ask questions and try to paddle around some demos. I know the OEX guys in Point Loma don't mind loaning out boats to try out @ shelter island. If you're at all average in size you may want to consider a trident (prowler) or a tarpon 150 or 160. Hobies seem pretty cool too, but I don't know much about them other than they seem expensive to me. My $0.02 __________________ Back home we got a taxidermy man. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him.