So glad I found this site; question re. OK Torque....

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First of all, I am SO glad I found this site/forum; there is a crapload of great info here and you're in my backyard! I'm brand new to this site and to kayaking and am anxious to get started. I'm 58, 6'2", 190# and I'm in decent shape. I have been boating (I/O) my whole life, mainly ocean and I can't wait to experience being "in the water" with a SOT and fishing! I have four tests scheduled over the next 4 wks; Hobie Revo 13, Hobie Outback 12, Wilderness Ride 135, & OK Torque; I know it's a pretty varied selection. My first trial will be tomorrow in NPB of the 2 Hobies & Wilderness. I'm having a really difficult time finding a Torque to trial.

My 19 year old son (6' 7", 200#) is very anxious to join me in this new adventure as well, and my first inclination is the OK Torque for me and the Hobie Revo 13 for him; he's pretty athletic. I know the tests will answer a lot of my questions about each one, but your experiences would give me varied and different perspectives and would be very valuable.

I'd very much appreciate any feedback on any of the four, but I'm particularly curious about people's experience with the OK Torque. I will primarily launch in a harbor or from docks or deep shortline, but want to experience surf entry as well. My question is, if I pull the Minn Kota drive up during entry,,, how difficult is it to install the drive once past the surf. Any experiences????? Thanks in advance!