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Old 07-28-2012, 11:38 AM   #1
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In the market for a new yak

I have owned a stealth and an x factor , both I have enjoyed and was pleased with. I'm very comfortable on the water and now want a yak that is fast and moves well. I'm a big guy at 250 pounds and 5' 10". Is an extreme the way to go or an trident ? Or is there a yak I'm missing . Please no comments about hobies ! Ya I know you guys are the cool kids ! But I'm good with paddling with my arms.

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Old 07-28-2012, 11:51 AM   #2
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i dont know much about big kayaks (i'm only 5'7 and 140lbs). but i heard alot of good things about the Cobra fish n dive. that's an option. and i'd say stay clear from the scrambler, scrambler xt, and scupper pro. those kayaks are real narrow.
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Old 07-28-2012, 12:34 PM   #3
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If you like to paddle -suggest you get a bigger model like Greg Andrews...pm him for details...
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Old 07-28-2012, 03:01 PM   #4
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Another option for a good paddling kayak is the Wilderness Systems Tarpon. Both the 140 and 160 meet your requirements.
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Old 07-28-2012, 04:04 PM   #5
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I have a nice trident 15 for sale. The tridents are nice and fast due to being so long i belive 15 feet 11 inches is what mine measures (idk why they didnt just call it a 16 lol) they are narrow but still have stability. Also has the rodpod which is nice for landings for your poles and the sonar shield seems to keep the fishfinder dry in wet surf launches.

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Old 07-28-2012, 04:54 PM   #6
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If you like to paddle -suggest you get a bigger model like Greg Andrews...pm him for details...
That I will do
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Old 07-28-2012, 04:56 PM   #7
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Another option for a good paddling kayak is the Wilderness Systems Tarpon. Both the 140 and 160 meet your requirements.
I do plan on demo run on a tarpon and others



Any big guys on an extreme ?
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Old 07-28-2012, 05:13 PM   #8
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Try wetting the xfactor a little more. got to get a pa
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Old 07-28-2012, 05:49 PM   #9
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Well since aparently no one has said it yet...................Get a Hobie......just kidding, get fishing.
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Old 07-28-2012, 07:04 PM   #10
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Get an adventure and just don't plug in the mirage drive.

Tarpon 160 is pretty fast. Just keep in mind with speed comes a lost of stability.
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:57 PM   #11
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Get an adventure and just don't plug in the mirage drive.

Tarpon 160 is pretty fast. Just keep in mind with speed comes a lost of stability.

I will not sell out to hobie. But nice try !

But you are the 2nd that has brought up the tarpon.
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Old 07-28-2012, 09:06 PM   #12
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I love my trident 15. Punches through the surf great and is easy to handle during landings. My only gripe with it is the bow is far away for those of use that are 5'9" to 6'. Be sure to use longer rods so that you can clear the bow.
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I love my trident 15. Punches through the surf great and is easy to handle during landings. My only gripe with it is the bow is far away for those of use that are 5'9" to 6'. Be sure to use longer rods so that you can clear the bow.


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Old 07-28-2012, 09:10 PM   #14
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Try wetting the xfactor a little more. got to get a pa


Damn you and the PA you don't have !
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Old 07-29-2012, 04:53 PM   #15
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A x factor would be perfect for your size, stability is great but u sacrifice speed. Well worth it if your not in a hurry
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Old 07-29-2012, 06:00 PM   #16
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A x factor would be perfect for your size, stability is great but u sacrifice speed. Well worth it if your not in a hurry




I do have one and love it just a tank looking for somthing that a paddle yak that moves fast for my size..... May be I just need to loss more weight
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Old 07-29-2012, 07:01 PM   #17
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Old 07-29-2012, 10:12 PM   #18
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I'm 6'2", 250lbs. I liked my T140 and am saving for another. Faster than the Xfactor and plenty stable. It does lack the inside storage between the legs of the Xfactor or the Ocean Kayak boats.
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I'm 6'2", 250lbs. I liked my T140 and am saving for another. Faster than the Xfactor and plenty stable. It does lack the inside storage between the legs of the Xfactor or the Ocean Kayak boats.


Know a place that have them for demo ? OEX in sunset does not. But i will be going there to try the extreme and the trident .
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Old 07-29-2012, 10:42 PM   #20
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I would like to thank all that have taken the time to put in there to cents.

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