Newbie question; Malibu or Ocean Kayak or ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tak100 · 04-26-2018, 09:45 PM

Also, above it was mentioned “unless you have a bad back” regarding the Hobie. Is that due to the weight or something else?[/QUOTE]

This was reference to the two styles of seats that kayaks have. The older hobies and many other kayaks have a soft seat and the support for your back are straps. Newer Outbacks and PA's have a lawn chair style seat which provides much better back support.

Note if you want to fish salt water a sit-on-top is the way to go. If you want to fish fresh water many of the local lakes will only allow sit-in kayaks. So make sure make an informed decision based on where you want to fish.

Better to do some research and buy once then go through several upgrades. The hobies do have much better resale value in my limited experience.

Best of luck.

MH150 · 04-27-2018, 08:35 AM

Thank you all for the great tips and advice. I’m going to dig a bit more and try not to jump into something too fast.

As a side note, your comments about the Malibu’s leaking are something I’ve read several times. That is not encouraging at all.

Would love to hear any more thoughts or tips. Keep them coming!

-M

Big John · 04-27-2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MH150

Thank you all for the great tips and advice. I’m going to dig a bit more and try not to jump into something too fast.

As a side note, your comments about the Malibu’s leaking are something I’ve read several times. That is not encouraging at all.

Would love to hear any more thoughts or tips. Keep them coming!

-M

They are really comfortable as of most, leak was my only negative. Whatever yak you decide to get, a high back seat is the secret to comfort and back soreness! Hit me up if you ever want to go out and do some fishing!

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MH150 · 04-27-2018, 08:50 AM

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If you want to fish fresh water many of the local lakes will only allow sit-in kayaks. So make sure make an informed decision based on where you want to fish.

In my limited research, I found that Diamond Valley does not allow sit on top. I need to dig deeper on this point for sure.

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04-26-2018, 09:45 PM	#1
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	Also, above it was mentioned “unless you have a bad back” regarding the Hobie. Is that due to the weight or something else?[/QUOTE] This was reference to the two styles of seats that kayaks have. The older hobies and many other kayaks have a soft seat and the support for your back are straps. Newer Outbacks and PA's have a lawn chair style seat which provides much better back support. Note if you want to fish salt water a sit-on-top is the way to go. If you want to fish fresh water many of the local lakes will only allow sit-in kayaks. So make sure make an informed decision based on where you want to fish. Better to do some research and buy once then go through several upgrades. The hobies do have much better resale value in my limited experience. Best of luck.

04-27-2018, 08:35 AM	#2
MH150 Junior Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 9	Thank you all for the great tips and advice. I’m going to dig a bit more and try not to jump into something too fast. As a side note, your comments about the Malibu’s leaking are something I’ve read several times. That is not encouraging at all. Would love to hear any more thoughts or tips. Keep them coming! -M