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Junior
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 6
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First kayak
Hello this is my first post. I have been searching all over the Internet about this and I am still lost. So I am looking to buy my first kayak. I like the predator 13, the Jackson cuda 14 those have been my favorites so far. But I see bad stuff on both. I see everyone uses something different. And I see people love the hobies. But not looking to spend that much. So what would you guys recommend? This will also be only ocean once I am comfortable on it. Thanks for any help
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Baitless on Baja
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay
Posts: 4,250
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Check out OEX! They can steer you in the right direction.
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Junior
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Sandy Eggo
Posts: 166
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It's worth it to make the haul and demo some.
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Junior
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 6
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Large Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 316
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I have a wilderness systems tarpon 14 and I love it. comes with slidetrax makes mounting things easy. I really recommend going and spending an afternoon with the guys at oex. They are really cool and nice guys. Plus, they normally have a nice selection of yaks and a lot of knowledge.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Corona, CA
Posts: 472
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You want something fast or something stable? Do you have any length, storage or hauling / loading restrictions? Whats your budget? Fishing only yak? |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waiting to launch
Posts: 1,381
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13 on the trident
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Junior
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 6
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Since I am closer to figuring out what I want. One more question. What are all the differences between the trident 13 and the trident ultra 4.3? And what does everyone like more?
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waiting to launch
Posts: 1,381
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If you can get a 15 cheap and have room to store it, by all means test paddle that 'yak. I say this from experience. I have poor balance due to inner problems as a kid, the 15 is very stable. I have joint problems in both shoulders and both Knees and my left hip due to a bone disease I was born with. Can't peddle, have to paddle and the big 15 cruises nicely with little effort when at speed. Doesn't turn worth a turd though. And it handles all size paddlers.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waiting to launch
Posts: 1,381
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![]() I also think its still the best looking 'yak out there. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA
Posts: 425
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waiting to launch
Posts: 1,381
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Never!!!!!
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