Picking a new kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 03-15-2015, 01:07 PM

If you have never used a mirage drive, you probably should before you make your decision. I have a good feeling this test drive will alter your decision.

solyluna · 03-15-2015, 01:20 PM

Xfactor great rig just really heavy and slow

Kaleb · 03-15-2015, 01:23 PM

Haha, ok im gonna head down to hobie right now, I tested the others at OEX Yesterday. I'm sure test paddling a kayak is different once you load it up with gear though. I've heard they sometimes paddle better.

TJones · 03-15-2015, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by solyluna

Xfactor great rig just really heavy and slow

FISH11 · 03-15-2015, 02:30 PM

The X Factor might seem like it paddles slow but heavy, that is a big laugh. Especially coming from a Hobie owner. The X Factor only weighs 62lb. For a super stable kayak with 33" in width and 525 to 600 lb weight capacity depending on the year model, that can't be beat. I have paddled out there with a lot of other different kayaks and even hobies. I haven't had any problem staying up with most, except some longer sleeker hulls being paddled by guys half my age. Also you could buy two for the price of one of those others. Try going through the kelp forest in a hobie when it grows back now that lobster season ended. First you'll need to buy a quality paddle because that piece of shit paddle that hobie gives you is guaranteed to break and the mirage drive is useless in the kelp.

ctfphoto · 03-15-2015, 02:37 PM

I paddled and fished a wildnerness systems for almost 4 years until a few days ago and absolutely loved it.

I checked out the new 2015 Outback a week ago.

I now own one and think it is the perfect upgrade for me.

Kaleb · 03-15-2015, 04:20 PM

Damn whoever told me to go try the outback, I love it ='( $$$$

Kaleb · 03-15-2015, 04:21 PM

I got to try it out over at Dana, Thanks again for saving me my first time out Monstahfish!

YakDout · 03-15-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaleb

Damn whoever told me to go try the outback, I love it ='( $$$$

Sorry about that, but wouldn't you rather not spend the money on an upgrade soon down the road? I say wait a little if you have to, and do it right the first time. Saves you money in the long run. As long as you know this sport is for you!

captnblood34 · 03-15-2015, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

I paddled and fished a wildnerness systems for almost 4 years until a few days ago and absolutely loved it.

I checked out the new 2015 Outback a week ago.

I now own one and think it is the perfect upgrade for me.

I remember it well

03-15-2015, 02:30 PM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	The X Factor might seem like it paddles slow but heavy, that is a big laugh. Especially coming from a Hobie owner. The X Factor only weighs 62lb. For a super stable kayak with 33" in width and 525 to 600 lb weight capacity depending on the year model, that can't be beat. I have paddled out there with a lot of other different kayaks and even hobies. I haven't had any problem staying up with most, except some longer sleeker hulls being paddled by guys half my age. Also you could buy two for the price of one of those others. Try going through the kelp forest in a hobie when it grows back now that lobster season ended. First you'll need to buy a quality paddle because that piece of shit paddle that hobie gives you is guaranteed to break and the mirage drive is useless in the kelp. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

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03-15-2015, 01:07 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	If you have never used a mirage drive, you probably should before you make your decision. I have a good feeling this test drive will alter your decision.

03-15-2015, 01:20 PM	#2
solyluna Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 73	Xfactor great rig just really heavy and slow

03-15-2015, 01:23 PM	#3
Kaleb Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 96	Haha, ok im gonna head down to hobie right now, I tested the others at OEX Yesterday. I'm sure test paddling a kayak is different once you load it up with gear though. I've heard they sometimes paddle better.

03-15-2015, 02:37 PM	#6
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I paddled and fished a wildnerness systems for almost 4 years until a few days ago and absolutely loved it. I checked out the new 2015 Outback a week ago. I now own one and think it is the perfect upgrade for me.

03-15-2015, 04:20 PM	#7
Kaleb Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 96	Damn whoever told me to go try the outback, I love it ='( $$$$

03-15-2015, 04:21 PM	#8
Kaleb Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 96	I got to try it out over at Dana, Thanks again for saving me my first time out Monstahfish!