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03-13-2014, 01:04 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bellflower, Ca.
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beginner sit on kayak
Looking to purchase a sit on variety kayak to replace my current sit in kayak in order to enable me to get into some of the fishing that you guys are tantalizing me with in your posts. My only setback at this point is the financial ability to buy one and a lack of knowledge in the matter. I'm going to be around the $300-350 range ( know its not a lot but I'm a broke college student). I would appreciate some insight on the matter and some suggestions. I'm aware of the array of exciting upgrades available to the sit on's but just wondering what might be a good step in the right direction to building a beast. Certainly selling my current sit in would be a huge step in the right direction (its in the gear for sale page) and if anyone knows of anyone looking to grab a sit in for the bay or freshwater would also be appreciated. Already on cragslist trying to sell as well. Cheers.
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03-13-2014, 10:19 PM | #2 |
Junior
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 18
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If you have the time this weekend goto OEX Sunset Beach and there demo days. Ask about the Ocean Kayak seconds that they have at times.
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03-13-2014, 10:40 PM | #3 |
Team Get $$
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego, CA
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Moken
Not to familiar with paddle types, but if u expand your range to $400, you definitely have options. I went on Craigslist and found a bunch around $400. Like this one being sold on BWE.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=21216 U may be able to work so something out. BWE members look out for their brethren.
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03-13-2014, 10:58 PM | #4 |
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Definitely ask Andy at OEX Sunset Beach. Maybe he has something used that would fit your budget. Personally, I wouldn't go shorter than 12'.
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03-13-2014, 11:25 PM | #5 |
The carpetbagger
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: tha newps
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Do your research and find the right fit. I speak from personal experience. I know what hulls work for me through trial and error. If you can't afford the right kayak now then shelf your budget and save a little more. If you end up buying a bunk kayak because it was in your budget, you will most likely sell it fora loss so you can upgrade, putting you back even more money. The prowler series is a great kayak and you cab find some pretty good deals out there
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03-14-2014, 10:31 AM | #6 |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Long Beach
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Ray is right.
Check with OEX Sunset Beach today. They've got some kind of event THIS weekend 3/15. Also, with your budget, they've done a lot of clearance work with Malibu blems. Good boats and a price fit for you. There's a guy in Whittier selling off all his stuff before moving. He may still have a sit-on-top cheap http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20860
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