Whoch yak for my bro - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Biggameaddict · 10-09-2012, 12:36 PM

I want to got him a yak but i really dont know much about hull types or how they cut through waves and all that. Hes 5'9 or 5'10 and 210 pounds. Were going to be paddling mostly in the harbors and sometimes heading out through the surf or out the wavebreaker. I want to buy him something stable but fast, with good space and thats not hard to paddle. The yak has to be one from malibu kayaks cause im gonna buy it from the sale this saturday. I was looking at the exfactor but its kinda wide making me think its slow? Waiting for your guys inputs. Oh and Storage is not a problem. Thanks.

Sdspeed · 10-09-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

I want to got him a yak but i really dont know much about hull types or how they cut through waves and all that. Hes 5'9 or 5'10 and 210 pounds. Were going to be paddling mostly in the harbors and sometimes heading out through the surf or out the wavebreaker. I want to buy him something stable but fast, with good space and thats not hard to paddle. The yak has to be one from malibu kayaks cause im gonna buy it from the sale this saturday. I was looking at the exfactor but its kinda wide making me think its slow? Waiting for your guys inputs. Oh and Storage is not a problem. Thanks.

Sale Where,When?
I'm looking as well and your brother and are are built pretty much the same.
I like the tridents but the malibu X-13 looks like a great choice too.
I'm looking forward to the pro's kicking in on this one! But a Sale really !

GR6RR · 10-09-2012, 01:10 PM

I too, would love more info about this sale you're talking about....

XFactors and Stealths aren't that much slow. It's how you paddle them

But they sure are stable!

NextBite · 10-09-2012, 01:22 PM

He can buy my hobie

Biggameaddict · 10-09-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NextBite

He can buy my hobie

Yours or your friends?

NextBite · 10-09-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Yours or your friends?

Your choice

lowprofile · 10-09-2012, 01:50 PM

my x factor wasn't slow. sure it got slower the further you went, but making it from the launch to the squid grounds i could keep up just fine with my buddy on his outback.

id go with a stealth 12, 14 or x factor. even an X 13, the extreme however is an extremely wet ride from what i remember.

Dirty Curti · 10-09-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

I want to got him a yak but i really dont know much about hull types or how they cut through waves and all that. Hes 5'9 or 5'10 and 210 pounds. Were going to be paddling mostly in the harbors and sometimes heading out through the surf or out the wavebreaker. I want to buy him something stable but fast, with good space and thats not hard to paddle. The yak has to be one from malibu kayaks cause im gonna buy it from the sale this saturday. I was looking at the exfactor but its kinda wide making me think its slow? Waiting for your guys inputs. Oh and Storage is not a problem. Thanks.

I love my Stealth 12. Works great for paddling around in the harbor and handles just fine launching from LaJolla. I am 5'10" 210lbs. and handles me perfectly. I picked it up at the last sale a couple of months ago and I can't find a blem on it.

mralbacore · 10-09-2012, 03:04 PM

Try an awesome SEA EAGLE 465 FastTrack Kayak with a Fishing Package. SEA EAGLE ROCKS!!! Love it very much! It can hold 3 persons/loads up to 795 pounds. Its performance goes very well both in an open ocean AND Class III Whitewater! It's built strong to last long years same as most US Police & Fire Dept's inflatable rescue rafts. You can transport it everywhere in the world using a small car or airplane. Great to bring it to Hawaii!!! Can keep it inside a tiny apt closet. No hassles!!! Of course, I'll go fishing for YT and WSB in La Jolla using my FastTrack 465 which has enough room to hold 600 pounds of fish aboard. I have had paddled 14 miles in the vast LB Harbor and 11 miles in both NPH and offshore. And also, 8 miles in NPH with two ladies aboard! See it to believe yourself!

http://www.seaeagle.com/FastTrack.aspx
http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/...table-kayak-2/
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MrM · 10-09-2012, 09:54 PM

Seriously look into a stealth. Go buy one this weekend for half price at the blowout sale in paramount.

Biggameaddict · 10-09-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

Sale Where,When?
I'm looking as well and your brother and are are built pretty much the same.
I like the tridents but the malibu X-13 looks like a great choice too.
I'm looking forward to the pro's kicking in on this one! But a Sale really !

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Originally Posted by GR6RR

I too, would love more info about this sale you're talking about....

XFactors and Stealths aren't that much slow. It's how you paddle them

But they sure are stable!

You guys got the answer now?

Biggameaddict · 10-09-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mralbacore

Try an awesome SEA EAGLE 465 FastTrack Kayak with a Fishing Package. SEA EAGLE ROCKS!!! Love it very much! It can hold 3 persons/loads up to 795 pounds. Its performance goes very well both in an open ocean AND Class III Whitewater! It's built strong to last long years same as most US Police & Fire Dept's inflatable rescue rafts. You can transport it everywhere in the world using a small car or airplane. Great to bring it to Hawaii!!! Can keep it inside a tiny apt closet. No hassles!!! Of course, I'll go fishing for YT and WSB in La Jolla using my FastTrack 465 which has enough room to hold 600 pounds of fish aboard. I have had paddled 14 miles in the vast LB Harbor and 11 miles in both NPH and offshore. And also, 8 miles in NPH with two ladies aboard! See it to believe yourself!

http://www.seaeagle.com/FastTrack.aspx
http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/...table-kayak-2/
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=...type=2&theater

So you can handle two ladies at once huh

mralbacore · 10-10-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

So you can handle two ladies at once huh

Yes, most wonderful times with them!!!

bus kid · 10-10-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

Sale Where,When?
I'm looking as well and your brother and are are built pretty much the same.
I like the tridents but the malibu X-13 looks like a great choice too.
I'm looking forward to the pro's kicking in on this one! But a Sale really !

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=15496

GR6RR · 10-10-2012, 08:57 AM

answer, yes. thanks

10-09-2012, 12:36 PM	#1
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Whoch yak for my bro I want to got him a yak but i really dont know much about hull types or how they cut through waves and all that. Hes 5'9 or 5'10 and 210 pounds. Were going to be paddling mostly in the harbors and sometimes heading out through the surf or out the wavebreaker. I want to buy him something stable but fast, with good space and thats not hard to paddle. The yak has to be one from malibu kayaks cause im gonna buy it from the sale this saturday. I was looking at the exfactor but its kinda wide making me think its slow? Waiting for your guys inputs. Oh and Storage is not a problem. Thanks.

10-09-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	I too, would love more info about this sale you're talking about.... XFactors and Stealths aren't that much slow. It's how you paddle them But they sure are stable! __________________

10-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#7
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,476	my x factor wasn't slow. sure it got slower the further you went, but making it from the launch to the squid grounds i could keep up just fine with my buddy on his outback. id go with a stealth 12, 14 or x factor. even an X 13, the extreme however is an extremely wet ride from what i remember. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

10-09-2012, 09:54 PM	#10
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	Seriously look into a stealth. Go buy one this weekend for half price at the blowout sale in paramount. __________________ -Kevin

10-10-2012, 08:57 AM	#15
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	answer, yes. thanks __________________

10-09-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	He can buy my hobie

10-09-2012, 03:04 PM	#9
mralbacore Bamboo Pole Fisherman Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 31	Try an awesome SEA EAGLE 465 FastTrack Kayak with a Fishing Package. SEA EAGLE ROCKS!!! Love it very much! It can hold 3 persons/loads up to 795 pounds. Its performance goes very well both in an open ocean AND Class III Whitewater! It's built strong to last long years same as most US Police & Fire Dept's inflatable rescue rafts. You can transport it everywhere in the world using a small car or airplane. Great to bring it to Hawaii!!! Can keep it inside a tiny apt closet. No hassles!!! Of course, I'll go fishing for YT and WSB in La Jolla using my FastTrack 465 which has enough room to hold 600 pounds of fish aboard. I have had paddled 14 miles in the vast LB Harbor and 11 miles in both NPH and offshore. And also, 8 miles in NPH with two ladies aboard! See it to believe yourself! http://www.seaeagle.com/FastTrack.aspx http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/...table-kayak-2/ http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=...type=2&theater