Whens a good time to buy kayaks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kayaKANG · 09-04-2012, 03:07 AM

Aspiring yak angler here, wondering whens a good time to buy a new/used/clearance yak. Any help would be appreciated. I'm operating out of San Diego. Thanks!

bus kid · 09-04-2012, 05:49 AM

Welcome toe BWE! That's a vague question ,Anytime its in the budget. What type of kayak are you looking for, paddle or mirage drive? Malibu kayaks does a blow out sale but you missed it a few months back. Hobies are for sale on the boards here all the time. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay.

Jimmyz123 · 09-04-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Welcome toe BWE! Anytime its in the budget. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay.

Never a bad time to buy, however this time of year you may see fewer up for sale from private sellers due to the good fishing that's going on. However, anytime is a good time if you have the money. For me, I'm buying new so I don't buy anyone's surprises. For once I want a kayak that I setup for my styles.

Have you paddled many Kayaks? If not hit up OEX and test out some Kayaks.

FlyFishinYakr · 09-05-2012, 07:02 PM

What he said!!! (JimmyZ123)
Check out OEX. Take a yak out for a 'test drive' short yaks handle differently than longer ones, wider ones are harder to paddle (because of the drag), then there are stability issues.
I was lucky I did a lot of research and found one I liked without a test drive (I live near Magic Mtn.), but now that I have back issues the Hobie is the only way to go for me.
FFY

dorado50 · 09-05-2012, 07:54 PM

No need to test drive anymore kayaks. A 2009 hobie revo is just right for you.

mrJB · 09-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Fred Hall or boat show discounts

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09-04-2012, 03:07 AM	#1
kayaKANG Junior Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 14	Whens a good time to buy kayaks? Aspiring yak angler here, wondering whens a good time to buy a new/used/clearance yak. Any help would be appreciated. I'm operating out of San Diego. Thanks!

09-04-2012, 05:49 AM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Welcome toe BWE! That's a vague question ,Anytime its in the budget. What type of kayak are you looking for, paddle or mirage drive? Malibu kayaks does a blow out sale but you missed it a few months back. Hobies are for sale on the boards here all the time. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-05-2012, 07:02 PM	#4
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	What he said!!! (JimmyZ123) Check out OEX. Take a yak out for a 'test drive' short yaks handle differently than longer ones, wider ones are harder to paddle (because of the drag), then there are stability issues. I was lucky I did a lot of research and found one I liked without a test drive (I live near Magic Mtn.), but now that I have back issues the Hobie is the only way to go for me. FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 09-05-2012 at 07:13 PM. Reason: clarifying

09-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#6
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Fred Hall or boat show discounts ... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

09-05-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	No need to test drive anymore kayaks. A 2009 hobie revo is just right for you.