X-Factor trade - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MVC · 06-02-2008, 09:09 AM

Willing to trade less than 1 year old X-Factor for Prowler 13 or 15. 4 scotty holders, bait tank made to fit behind seat in hatch. In Orange County Please PM me if interested.

MVC · 06-03-2008, 12:15 PM

Traded Kayak for Prowler 15

Bpcode3 · 06-14-2008, 08:15 PM

which one would you recommend for someone in the market for a yak. Main concern is weight, tested and loved the X-factor, should I try the prowler big game or 15 before I buy one.

MVC · 06-15-2008, 07:17 AM

If your concern is weight you cant go wrong with the x-factor. I weigh about 175 pds, 180 on a bad day. I was looking to a kayak that would paddle a little better. My first choice would have been to trade for a Prowler 13 but no one was offering a trade for the 13. I already rolled the 15 once since I got it and lost 2 poles. That would never have happened on the x-factor.

trob · 06-15-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MVC

If your concern is weight you cant go wrong with the x-factor. I weigh about 175 pds, 180 on a bad day. I was looking to a kayak that would paddle a little better. My first choice would have been to trade for a Prowler 13 but no one was offering a trade for the 13. I already rolled the 15 once since I got it and lost 2 poles. That would never have happened on the x-factor.

you did something wrong, the p-15 is extremely stable.

MVC · 06-15-2008, 01:10 PM

The roll was completely my fault. I was in rough water at the San Diego harbor and was reaching for something at the dock and a swell just rolled me over.

Shawn · 06-15-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MVC

Willing to trade less than 1 year old X-Factor for Prowler 13 or 15. 4 scotty holders, bait tank made to fit behind seat in hatch. In Orange County Please PM me if interested.

Why did you get rid of the X-Factor?
Shawn

bajadog · 06-16-2008, 04:10 AM

Leashes folks... $8 to save a ~$200 setup is worth it.

Craig jones · 06-16-2008, 08:00 AM

I disagree that a Prowler is extremely stable, I have capsized off LJ outside the kelp a couple of times which made me decide to change to an Extreme, I have never felt like it would roll over. The secondary stability of the Prowler is over rated...all I was doing was turning and looking at the tips of my poles behind me and lost balance. It is faster and probably better in the surf, but more tender, avoid high center of gravity, keep rod holders, bait tank, and any weight as low as possable.

MVC · 06-16-2008, 12:39 PM

Why did you get rid of the X-Factor?
Shawn

I just wanted a kayak that would paddle a little better and would be lighter to load on top of my F250 Pick Up.

Siebler · 06-21-2008, 01:38 PM

The P15 is actually a pretty stable boat. I loved mine and never had a problem with stability. The only reason i got rid of it was to get a trident. If you flip it just watching your lines than you need to not be so tense on your kayak. Relax and let your hips roll with the swell. Also, keep your head over the center of your boat. Try flipping your boat with your head in the centerline... not gonna happen.

trob · 06-21-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bassboyc

The P15 is actually a pretty stable boat. I loved mine and never had a problem with stability. The only reason i got rid of it was to get a trident. If you flip it just watching your lines than you need to not be so tense on your kayak. Relax and let your hips roll with the swell. Also, keep your head over the center of your boat. Try flipping your boat with your head in the centerline... not gonna happen.

Dan W. · 06-21-2008, 05:53 PM

If you have some kayaking expeience, the P15 is extremely stable. Somebody with little experience might feel a bit more stable on something wider.

JrBasser · 06-21-2008, 09:08 PM

Ah, sorry that was me not CJ, my bad siebler. Quit leaving your accounts open on the shop computer!

06-02-2008, 09:09 AM	#1
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	X-Factor trade Willing to trade less than 1 year old X-Factor for Prowler 13 or 15. 4 scotty holders, bait tank made to fit behind seat in hatch. In Orange County Please PM me if interested.

06-16-2008, 04:10 AM	#8
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Leashes folks... $8 to save a ~$200 setup is worth it. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-16-2008, 08:00 AM	#9
Craig jones Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 27	Tender Prowler I disagree that a Prowler is extremely stable, I have capsized off LJ outside the kelp a couple of times which made me decide to change to an Extreme, I have never felt like it would roll over. The secondary stability of the Prowler is over rated...all I was doing was turning and looking at the tips of my poles behind me and lost balance. It is faster and probably better in the surf, but more tender, avoid high center of gravity, keep rod holders, bait tank, and any weight as low as possable.

06-21-2008, 01:38 PM	#11
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	The P15 is actually a pretty stable boat. I loved mine and never had a problem with stability. The only reason i got rid of it was to get a trident. If you flip it just watching your lines than you need to not be so tense on your kayak. Relax and let your hips roll with the swell. Also, keep your head over the center of your boat. Try flipping your boat with your head in the centerline... not gonna happen. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-03-2008, 12:15 PM	#2
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Traded Kayak for Prowler 15

06-14-2008, 08:15 PM	#3
Bpcode3 Angler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 69	which one would you recommend for someone in the market for a yak. Main concern is weight, tested and loved the X-factor, should I try the prowler big game or 15 before I buy one.

06-15-2008, 07:17 AM	#4
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	If your concern is weight you cant go wrong with the x-factor. I weigh about 175 pds, 180 on a bad day. I was looking to a kayak that would paddle a little better. My first choice would have been to trade for a Prowler 13 but no one was offering a trade for the 13. I already rolled the 15 once since I got it and lost 2 poles. That would never have happened on the x-factor.

06-15-2008, 01:10 PM	#6
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	The roll was completely my fault. I was in rough water at the San Diego harbor and was reaching for something at the dock and a swell just rolled me over.

06-16-2008, 12:39 PM	#10
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Why did you get rid of the X-Factor? Shawn I just wanted a kayak that would paddle a little better and would be lighter to load on top of my F250 Pick Up.

06-21-2008, 05:53 PM	#13
Dan W. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Park, San Diego Posts: 49	If you have some kayaking expeience, the P15 is extremely stable. Somebody with little experience might feel a bit more stable on something wider.

06-21-2008, 09:08 PM	#14
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	Ah, sorry that was me not CJ, my bad siebler. Quit leaving your accounts open on the shop computer!