10-04-2013, 11:21 PM | #1 |
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10-04-2013, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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Best to do a test drive and see how it goes. Plenty of guys have used a 12 ft. kayak in the ocean.
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10-04-2013, 11:35 PM | #3 |
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Do you know the closest place to the valley I can test drive?
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10-04-2013, 11:41 PM | #4 |
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If you want to get a stealth, do yourself a favor and get the 14.
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10-04-2013, 11:44 PM | #5 |
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Why? What is the deference in 2' is there a major or slight difference?
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10-04-2013, 11:47 PM | #6 |
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Tracking, capacity, storage, much more capable in open water.
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10-04-2013, 11:57 PM | #7 |
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Does the 14 have the same hatch leak problems as the 12?
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10-05-2013, 05:51 AM | #8 |
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Try the ocean kayak T13. Big enough for you, lots of storage, paddles great. Overall length is 13.6.
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10-05-2013, 07:44 AM | #9 |
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I have an old, blemished 14 that has had at least 2 previous owners. It is rock solid on the water. Even after pushing through waves and a full day (12 hours) out at La Jolla, the most water I've had in side was about a gallon. I'm 6' 1" and 225 pounds. I've been out in swells that were causing 10 foot depth changes on my fish finder. Never felt unstable. Only drawback is it takes some work to paddle around sometimes.
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10-05-2013, 08:34 AM | #10 |
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Trident prowler 13
I am 6'3" and ride an ocean kayak prowler trident 13. This is a super stable fishing machine. Hit big bear in 3 ft whitecaps and the vessel was an absolute dream. Good luck!!!
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10-05-2013, 08:56 AM | #11 |
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X factor?
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10-05-2013, 11:52 AM | #12 |
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yes that is a option i want a kayak with a place my son can sit
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