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IMTHESKI · 06-15-2013, 01:26 AM

I have a gray Malibu X-Factor(older style one forward hatch)which I have pretty much babied since buying and really love. I got it back around 2007 when OEX was in Point Loma before they moved to Mission Bay. Awhile later I see this Malibu Stealth line come out and I think they are pretty awesome. Not sure what size I would get if I could afford it but I like the hatches better for some reason. It also appears the forward fishing rod holders are easier to reach on the Stealth compared to mine. On the bright side I still love my 14' X-Factor and have plenty of space to grow into considering I don't get out as often as I want. I think I would get a different color as well. I like the semi stealthy gray but it also hides from powerboats pretty well, or they just like putting me in their waves. I just roll with it and hope they have scared the fish my way. I also like the pedal feature on the Hobie's but deep down still a Malibu fan.

If I had to pick again it would be a hard decision between the Stealth and X-Factor.

06-15-2013, 01:26 AM	#1
IMTHESKI Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	Anyone Wish They Had a Different Kayak? I have a gray Malibu X-Factor(older style one forward hatch)which I have pretty much babied since buying and really love. I got it back around 2007 when OEX was in Point Loma before they moved to Mission Bay. Awhile later I see this Malibu Stealth line come out and I think they are pretty awesome. Not sure what size I would get if I could afford it but I like the hatches better for some reason. It also appears the forward fishing rod holders are easier to reach on the Stealth compared to mine. On the bright side I still love my 14' X-Factor and have plenty of space to grow into considering I don't get out as often as I want. I think I would get a different color as well. I like the semi stealthy gray but it also hides from powerboats pretty well, or they just like putting me in their waves. I just roll with it and hope they have scared the fish my way. I also like the pedal feature on the Hobie's but deep down still a Malibu fan. If I had to pick again it would be a hard decision between the Stealth and X-Factor.