First Yak Decision Yak!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Joker619 · 07-25-2012, 02:22 PM

Need some help with my first kayak decision. Went to OEX and tried out the stealth 12 and ride 135. Both were stable with the ride a tad faster. I went home and did some research and saw some threads on leaky hatches and hulls on the Malibu. I love the design and bait tank and storage options. Just a little concerned about those posts. The ride was good too but not as much storage or at least right there near the seat. Please help me choosing the right one. Gonna start off I the SD but of course gonna get out to the kelp beds. Need a good, reliable, and standable platform because I do bass fish also. Any help from first hand users is what I need and some suggestions. The last thing i want to do is bust out silicone to waterproof a brand new kayak. Thanks in advance.

JNAST13ST · 07-25-2012, 02:23 PM

I think a x factor would be more stable then the stealth

mtnbykr2 · 07-25-2012, 07:28 PM

I started on an X factor, great boat, sluggo, in heavy wind or swell, but stable, the Stealth is one heck of a boat, fast boat, just ask Ful-rac, or Wiredantz, they both have had those for a long time...

vincentek9 · 07-25-2012, 07:56 PM

the x factor is a TANK. and just like a tank.. it is super stable, super beefy, super storage, and SUPER SLOW. if you plan on yakking for some distances, i would look for another yak. i dont know much about malibu yaks since i'm an Ocean Kayak guy. i'd check out craigslist for good deals on kayaks, and then do a bit of online research to see stability, speed, and maneuverability. goodluck!

Joker619 · 07-26-2012, 02:48 AM

Cool...Thanks! I wanted to try the Ocean Trident 13 but they didnt have any in stock from what I remember. I'm gonna go check out Fastlane and some hobies tomorrow since a couple of people are messaging me telling me if I could wing it, just buy a hobie and you'll be happy. I'm gonna get in a PA 12 and see how it feels. As far as the Ocean Trident 13 which I forgot to add, would this be a good first yak? Again, I'll be fishing in the Bay until I get the balls to head out to the kelp beds and out in La Jolla. Online they look pretty cool and have some good storage for gear n such.

jorluivil · 07-26-2012, 03:24 AM

Get whatever GregAndrew has.

I was cruising next to him a few days ago, he was joyfully

paddling his torpedo while I was huffing

and puffing

as I peddled my Outback.

tacmik · 07-26-2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Joker619

Cool...Thanks! I wanted to try the Ocean Trident 13 but they didnt have any in stock from what I remember. I'm gonna go check out Fastlane and some hobies tomorrow since a couple of people are messaging me telling me if I could wing it, just buy a hobie and you'll be happy. I'm gonna get in a PA 12 and see how it feels. As far as the Ocean Trident 13 which I forgot to add, would this be a good first yak? Again, I'll be fishing in the Bay until I get the balls to head out to the kelp beds and out in La Jolla. Online they look pretty cool and have some good storage for gear n such.

T-13 would make a great 1st yak. or 2nd.

07-25-2012, 02:22 PM	#1
Joker619 Junior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15	First Yak Decision Yak!! Need some help with my first kayak decision. Went to OEX and tried out the stealth 12 and ride 135. Both were stable with the ride a tad faster. I went home and did some research and saw some threads on leaky hatches and hulls on the Malibu. I love the design and bait tank and storage options. Just a little concerned about those posts. The ride was good too but not as much storage or at least right there near the seat. Please help me choosing the right one. Gonna start off I the SD but of course gonna get out to the kelp beds. Need a good, reliable, and standable platform because I do bass fish also. Any help from first hand users is what I need and some suggestions. The last thing i want to do is bust out silicone to waterproof a brand new kayak. Thanks in advance.

07-25-2012, 02:23 PM	#2
JNAST13ST Living Da Dream! Join Date: May 2012 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 414	I think a x factor would be more stable then the stealth __________________ Don't tread on me

07-25-2012, 07:28 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I started on an X factor, great boat, sluggo, in heavy wind or swell, but stable, the Stealth is one heck of a boat, fast boat, just ask Ful-rac, or Wiredantz, they both have had those for a long time... __________________

07-25-2012, 07:56 PM	#4
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	the x factor is a TANK. and just like a tank.. it is super stable, super beefy, super storage, and SUPER SLOW. if you plan on yakking for some distances, i would look for another yak. i dont know much about malibu yaks since i'm an Ocean Kayak guy. i'd check out craigslist for good deals on kayaks, and then do a bit of online research to see stability, speed, and maneuverability. goodluck! __________________

07-26-2012, 03:24 AM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Get whatever GregAndrew has. I was cruising next to him a few days ago, he was joyfully paddling his torpedo while I was huffing and puffing as I peddled my Outback. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-26-2012, 02:48 AM	#5
Joker619 Junior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15	Cool...Thanks! I wanted to try the Ocean Trident 13 but they didnt have any in stock from what I remember. I'm gonna go check out Fastlane and some hobies tomorrow since a couple of people are messaging me telling me if I could wing it, just buy a hobie and you'll be happy. I'm gonna get in a PA 12 and see how it feels. As far as the Ocean Trident 13 which I forgot to add, would this be a good first yak? Again, I'll be fishing in the Bay until I get the balls to head out to the kelp beds and out in La Jolla. Online they look pretty cool and have some good storage for gear n such.