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Old 03-17-2014, 12:07 PM   #21
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250 is ridiculously good. I have so many kayaks that YakMedic actually has a few of mine for me and I would consider this boat at that price.

And I bet it you step over to see Andy while in the area he will give you a deal on a paddle. Then your all set!
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Old 03-17-2014, 12:13 PM   #22
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All that and still under budget, that is a hard to beat deal. Congratulations and enjoy the addiction.
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Old 03-17-2014, 03:39 PM   #23
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So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday.
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Old 03-17-2014, 03:45 PM   #24
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That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison.


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Old 03-17-2014, 03:49 PM   #25
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So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday.
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Old 03-17-2014, 03:58 PM   #26
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I'd buy the Tarpon and try it first, if you didn't like it then I would consider looking at something else. I have a Hobie which I love, but I still take my Tarpon out every now and then.

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Old 03-17-2014, 04:04 PM   #27
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I would listen to the advice...
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Old 03-17-2014, 04:08 PM   #28
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[QUOTE=MrPatrick;186566]That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison.

You are joking about buying the Tamarak over the Tarpon right? You might want to do some better research!
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Old 03-17-2014, 04:14 PM   #29
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This is a very very poor decision on your part.

There is no comparison the older wilderness system is far better and has a great reputation for kayaks.

Lifetime Tamarack=Yugo

Wilderness System=BMW

You can get the yugo for cheaper but it won't perform nearly as well.
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Old 03-17-2014, 04:46 PM   #30
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my reasoning is the age of the kayak. it seems more logical to purchase a new kayak with warranty (albeit of lower quality than the tarpon). i understand that it is a great model and is widely respected and by no means think that YakMedic would sell me a faulty kayak.
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Old 03-17-2014, 04:49 PM   #31
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Wow if you're going to pass on this then I might be interested, as I'm sure others would be as well
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Old 03-17-2014, 04:58 PM   #32
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Quality of used tarpon>quality of new tamarack
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Old 03-17-2014, 05:43 PM   #33
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I once owned an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro for over 14 years and it still had a ton of life left. These plastic kayaks are almost indestructible.

The tarpon is a far better kayak used than a new Tamarack.

This is a total no brainer.

How many Tamaracks do you see out there fishing?

Not many.

There are tons of Tarpons.

There is a reason for that obviously.
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Old 03-17-2014, 05:53 PM   #34
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So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday.
Enjoy your kayak, It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I just try and help people get into the sport and on the water and will offer the kayak up to the next guy that comes along with a budget.

I'll pass on the pizza, but fishing is always good in my book. Have fun out there, and get some fish slime on your new boat.
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Old 03-17-2014, 06:07 PM   #35
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Enjoy your kayak, It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I just try and help people get into the sport and on the water and will offer the kayak up to the next guy that comes along with a budget.

I'll pass on the pizza, but fishing is always good in my book. Have fun out there, and get some fish slime on your new boat.
I will ask my friend that is on a budget.
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Old 03-17-2014, 06:12 PM   #36
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Can I be next in line at that price. That is a crazy good deal. Don't pass on it. These deals come around as often as a white marlin!
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Old 03-17-2014, 06:29 PM   #37
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I once owned an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro for over 14 years and it still had a ton of life left. These plastic kayaks are almost indestructible.

The tarpon is a far better kayak used than a new Tamarack.

This is a total no brainer.

How many Tamaracks do you see out there fishing?

Not many.

There are tons of Tarpons.

There is a reason for that obviously.
That's funny you say that, I was thinking the same thing. I've only seen one or two being paddled in the safety of the marina by people that don't frequent the water. I have never seen one fished from or even rigged for fishing. I'm not saying that to kayak fish you have to own a certain brand, but there's a reason only a few different brands are fished over and over, quality and reputation. Wilderness Systems is right up there with Ocean Kayak, Malibu, and Hobie.

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Old 03-17-2014, 06:30 PM   #38
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The Tarpon 120 is a $900 12' kayak that paddles great and is fully suitable for ocean use. The Tamarack 120 is a $370 10' kayak that's going to have serious limitations for paddling and fishing. $250 for a Tarpon is a killer deal.
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Old 03-17-2014, 06:41 PM   #39
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Maybe you should just try to re buy your sit inside kayak back..... honestly EVERYONE on this site is giving you solid advice. You are chomping at the bit wanting to get into this sport and EVERYONE IS TELLING YOU THE SAME THING. Go ahead and buy a turd with a warranty, what's it matter anyway....
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:06 PM   #40
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Alright guys, give the kid a break. It's his decision to make and all that matters is he is joining the sport. I was speaking to a kayak rep last weekend and he had some insight where no one ever buys their last kayak. Regardless of what kayak he starts with there will be an upgrade eventually.

As for the Tarpon I offered up for sale, It's sold already to someone else that messaged me after Schmalzy said he didn't want it.
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