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Schmalzy88 · 03-16-2014, 05:08 PM

Got my sit in sold, currently in the market for a SOT. Can't spend over $400. If anyone has something they want to get rid of let me know. Did'nt have a chance to get down to OEX for the demo days because of a busy work schedule this weekend (i work for a catering company and customers book last minute) but tried my hardest. thanks for any input.

Schmalzy88 · 03-16-2014, 05:21 PM

my budget may go up but ive got to go pull my surfboard out of storage and see if i can get it sold

Schmalzy88 · 03-16-2014, 05:42 PM

that sounds awesome but its really far from me (i'm in bellfower) but thanks for the input. any reviews on the lifetime tamarak?

WildernessWanker · 03-16-2014, 05:46 PM

Those are actually a good deal when you take into account it's pretty much everything needed to launch and use immediately.

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FISH11 · 03-16-2014, 06:03 PM

You might want to contact this guy and see if he still has the Blue mini X. This is the fish and dive model which means it has hatches to store things and comes with seat and Paddle. This is better than the recreational model, other wise OEX has last years model and not blems for $433.00. Good luck http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/4367479189.html

William Novotny · 03-16-2014, 06:36 PM

There is a moken10 on here for 450. Just spend the extra 50

Schmalzy88 · 03-16-2014, 06:43 PM

gotta sell my surfboard otherwise im maxed out at $400 for the time being
also, i think that thread says it sold

YakMedic · 03-16-2014, 06:58 PM

How big of a guy are you? I have an older wilderness systems tarpon 120 (2004-6?) that my wife doesn't paddle anymore. There is nothing wrong with it, I just wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 250lb or taller than 5'10". If your interested let me know I'll give you a killer deal.

WildernessWanker · 03-17-2014, 06:11 AM

Don't ask about extras, at that price that kayak is a steal! You can always pick up a paddle and seat for $100 if you start asking around, which brings you still under budget with a badass ride.

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buddha · 03-17-2014, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildernessWanker

Don't ask about extras, at that price that kayak is a steal! You can always pick up a paddle and seat for $100 if you start asking around, which brings you still under budget with a badass ride.

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I totally agree don't be greedy. $250 is a steal. From the picture it looks like the wilderness system seat is on the boat. Save your money and get a good paddle though not a real cheap one.

Schmalzy88 · 03-17-2014, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildernessWanker

Don't ask about extras, at that price that kayak is a steal! You can always pick up a paddle and seat for $100 if you start asking around, which brings you still under budget with a badass ride.

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Not asking for extras, just wondering what's on it and what I might need to get.

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YakMedic · 03-17-2014, 11:37 AM

The seat is attached to the boat with a new hotseat bottom pad & new backrest pad. You will need a paddle and rodholders.

FISH11 · 03-17-2014, 11:45 AM

Jump on this deal it's better than you could have hoped for. You can always upgrade seat and add accessories later. Tight Lines

Siebler · 03-17-2014, 12:07 PM

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!

MrPatrick · 03-17-2014, 03:45 PM

That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison.

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HELLSTER INC. · 03-17-2014, 04:08 PM

[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!

buddha · 03-17-2014, 04:14 PM

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.

Schmalzy88 · 03-17-2014, 04:46 PM

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.

alanw · 03-17-2014, 04:49 PM

Wow if you're going to pass on this then I might be interested, as I'm sure others would be as well

YakDout · 03-17-2014, 04:58 PM

Quality of used tarpon>quality of new tamarack

03-16-2014, 05:08 PM	#1
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	sit on top Got my sit in sold, currently in the market for a SOT. Can't spend over $400. If anyone has something they want to get rid of let me know. Did'nt have a chance to get down to OEX for the demo days because of a busy work schedule this weekend (i work for a catering company and customers book last minute) but tried my hardest. thanks for any input.

03-16-2014, 05:21 PM	#2
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	budget my budget may go up but ive got to go pull my surfboard out of storage and see if i can get it sold

03-16-2014, 05:42 PM	#3
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	so far that sounds awesome but its really far from me (i'm in bellfower) but thanks for the input. any reviews on the lifetime tamarak?

03-16-2014, 06:36 PM	#6
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	There is a moken10 on here for 450. Just spend the extra 50 __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-17-2014, 12:07 PM	#14
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	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! __________________ CJ Siebler

03-16-2014, 05:46 PM	#4
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	Those are actually a good deal when you take into account it's pretty much everything needed to launch and use immediately. Sent from my SPH-L520 using Tapatalk

03-16-2014, 06:03 PM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	You might want to contact this guy and see if he still has the Blue mini X. This is the fish and dive model which means it has hatches to store things and comes with seat and Paddle. This is better than the recreational model, other wise OEX has last years model and not blems for $433.00. Good luck http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/4367479189.html

03-16-2014, 06:43 PM	#7
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	gotta sell my surfboard otherwise im maxed out at $400 for the time being also, i think that thread says it sold

03-16-2014, 06:58 PM	#8
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	How big of a guy are you? I have an older wilderness systems tarpon 120 (2004-6?) that my wife doesn't paddle anymore. There is nothing wrong with it, I just wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 250lb or taller than 5'10". If your interested let me know I'll give you a killer deal.

03-17-2014, 06:11 AM	#9
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	Don't ask about extras, at that price that kayak is a steal! You can always pick up a paddle and seat for $100 if you start asking around, which brings you still under budget with a badass ride. Sent from my SPH-L520 using Tapatalk

03-17-2014, 11:37 AM	#12
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	The seat is attached to the boat with a new hotseat bottom pad & new backrest pad. You will need a paddle and rodholders.

03-17-2014, 11:45 AM	#13
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Jump on this deal it's better than you could have hoped for. You can always upgrade seat and add accessories later. Tight Lines

03-17-2014, 03:45 PM	#15
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

03-17-2014, 04:08 PM	#16
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	[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! __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

03-17-2014, 04:14 PM	#17
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	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.

03-17-2014, 04:46 PM	#18
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	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.

03-17-2014, 04:49 PM	#19
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Wow if you're going to pass on this then I might be interested, as I'm sure others would be as well __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

03-17-2014, 04:58 PM	#20
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Quality of used tarpon>quality of new tamarack