Looking for advice on new yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rayster · 08-31-2011, 09:18 PM

Ok, here is the problem should I get the Malibu Extreme or X-Factor or the Wilderness 2012 Ride 135? I am 6'2" and 270# and my son will be 6'4" at least. Let me know your thoughts and comments.

Thanks Ray

dorado50 · 08-31-2011, 09:31 PM

Door #1 Door #2 Door #3....put all three numbers in a hat and take out one number..you now have your new kayak!

08-31-2011, 10:38 PM

The ride 135 is apparently faster than its competitors, and extremely stable. the overall quality is above Malibu. However the malibu poses many benifits. They are, I think, more geared to fishing, such as the fish storage hatch in front, the gator hatch and the ammount of storage. The ride 135 is lacking the new slide trax system, and comes with a really nice seat, which will save you some $$

I went with Malibu, for the live well on the stealth, and the storage on the sides. I do kind of wish i went with the 135, after the flaws I have found in malibus construction.

ODOGFISH · 09-01-2011, 05:35 PM

... actualy the 2012 RIDE has the TRAX System ... thinking of up-grading from my 08 RIDE ... the new one has some GREAT up-grades

Iceman · 09-01-2011, 06:01 PM

killer upgrades on the Ride and the new X Factor can be plumbed like the Stealth series.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ate=newxfactor

09-01-2011, 05:35 PM	#4
ODOGFISH Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: HAVANA , CUBA Posts: 64	... actualy the 2012 RIDE has the TRAX System ... thinking of up-grading from my 08 RIDE ... the new one has some GREAT up-grades __________________ Don't want to hear about it Every single one's got a story to tell Everyone knows about it Oscar

09-01-2011, 06:01 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	killer upgrades on the Ride and the new X Factor can be plumbed like the Stealth series. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ate=newxfactor __________________

08-31-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
rayster Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 18	Looking for advice on new yak Ok, here is the problem should I get the Malibu Extreme or X-Factor or the Wilderness 2012 Ride 135? I am 6'2" and 270# and my son will be 6'4" at least. Let me know your thoughts and comments. Thanks Ray

08-31-2011, 09:31 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Door #1 Door #2 Door #3....put all three numbers in a hat and take out one number..you now have your new kayak!

08-31-2011, 10:38 PM	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	The ride 135 is apparently faster than its competitors, and extremely stable. the overall quality is above Malibu. However the malibu poses many benifits. They are, I think, more geared to fishing, such as the fish storage hatch in front, the gator hatch and the ammount of storage. The ride 135 is lacking the new slide trax system, and comes with a really nice seat, which will save you some $$ I went with Malibu, for the live well on the stealth, and the storage on the sides. I do kind of wish i went with the 135, after the flaws I have found in malibus construction.