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Old 11-30-2012, 08:21 AM   #1
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Looking for a Kayak

Never fished before but want to get into this sport and the only kayaking I've really done is on an inflatable one.

I'm looking for a pretty stable kayak, probably 31"+. Also would like the kayak to have flush mount rod holders and hatches. I also want to do lobster hooping, so a wider kayak would be helpful.

My price range is around the 400, 500 mark. Thanks.
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Old 11-30-2012, 08:54 AM   #2
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Here's a great deal.
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Old 11-30-2012, 09:10 AM   #3
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Here's a great deal.
I second this. A Trident 15 for less than $600 is an insane deal
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Old 11-30-2012, 09:56 AM   #4
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Yea I was definitely considering that, but the length is way too long for me to store. I'm thinking in the 12' range or so. The width is also 29", and I'm really looking for something much wider.

I haven't found anything I wanted yet on current posts, so hoping someone new who isn't sure about selling might show up.
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Old 11-30-2012, 09:59 AM   #5
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you can add stabilizer on both side.. the removable ones so it does not compromise the speed when paddling
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Old 11-30-2012, 12:29 PM   #6
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Don't let the width of the Trident scare you, trust me it's one of the most stable kayaks I have ever owned, unfortunately I have only owned the Prowler 15, same kayak a little older, and they are great. I can understand your storage issue but don't let the width scare you away.
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Old 11-30-2012, 06:26 PM   #7
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Never fished before but want to get into this sport and the only kayaking I've really done is on an inflatable one.

I'm looking for a pretty stable kayak, probably 31"+. Also would like the kayak to have flush mount rod holders and hatches. I also want to do lobster hooping, so a wider kayak would be helpful.

My price range is around the 400, 500 mark. Thanks.
As been noted here time and again, test paddle some to get a sense of how each one feels. Also you'll get a sense of how much harder a wider yak is to paddle.
Just because it's wide doesn't guarantee stability. Keel form and gunnel design have more to do with primary stability. Call OEX in SD to see what they have available to test paddle.
I also was concerned about stability when I bought my first yak but I found the wider ones MUCH harder to paddle due to their width.
In the 12' x 31" range I tried the Cobra F & D, and the OK Big Game, but (for me)I found I liked the Malibu Pro Explorer (12' x 31" wide) easier to paddle. But to each his/her own.
Just my .02.
Jimmy is right though, have read the OK Trident is very stabile despite it's narrow width. Would have been my next yak if I hadn't badly injured my back.
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Old 11-30-2012, 08:18 PM   #8
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OEX lets you take kayaks out for a test? I didn't know that. The same place that did the blem sale?
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Old 11-30-2012, 11:41 PM   #9
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http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=16127

Check this one out i wold pick it up myself i just dont got the doll hairs right now
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Zrbite, go see Andy at OEX in Sunset beach he will hook you up.
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Old 12-01-2012, 07:46 PM   #11
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Or, since you live in San Diego. Visit the OEX shop on Mission Bay. Much Closer, Same great co.
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Old 12-01-2012, 07:51 PM   #12
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I'll check it out. Thanks.
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Old 12-01-2012, 07:48 AM   #13
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As been noted here time and again, test paddle some to get a sense of how each one feels. Also you'll get a sense of how much harder a wider yak is to paddle.
Just because it's wide doesn't guarantee stability. Keel form and gunnel design have more to do with primary stability. Call OEX in SD to see what they have available to test paddle.
I also was concerned about stability when I bought my first yak but I found the wider ones MUCH harder to paddle due to their width.
In the 12' x 31" range I tried the Cobra F & D, and the OK Big Game, but (for me)I found I liked the Malibu Pro Explorer (12' x 31" wide) easier to paddle. But to each his/her own.
Just my .02.
Jimmy is right though, have read the OK Trident is very stabile despite it's narrow width. Would have been my next yak if I hadn't badly injured my back.
FFY.
When I first got into this sport I was looking for the wide kayaks also for the extra stability, but with that you end up getting a heavier Kayak. All that has to be taken in to account. When I sold my first Prowler 15 I kicked myself, and still wish I had not sold it. Then I bought a Malibu X-factor and yes it was stable, but not as fast as the Prowler. I have never had an issue with feeling like I was going to roll, of tip over in the Prowlers, however I have paddled cobra, Tarpon, and Malibu kayaks and of all the Kayaks I've owned and paddled the most stable are the Malibu and Prowler or Trident kayaks.

As mentioned, before you buy go test paddle all the kayaks you have thought about and see which you like the best.
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