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04-13-2011, 08:49 AM | #1 |
Junior
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new X-13 reviews anyone?
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04-13-2011, 09:01 AM | #2 |
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Blue ones don't float as well as other colors. Thats all I got Andy.
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04-13-2011, 09:13 AM | #3 |
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hahahaha
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04-13-2011, 09:17 AM | #4 | |
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04-13-2011, 10:46 AM | #5 | |
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I am a big fan of my newest model X-13, no rivets to seep water, better bow seal, hinged center hatch, great paddling kayak and handles very well in the surf. Check out around the 100 mark, that is me in the center in my X 13. Dry hull all that wild weekend. http://youtu.be/E1xxSex92JI
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04-13-2011, 10:57 AM | #6 |
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thanks iceman, im new to kayak fishing really like fishing the bays in sd but want to try n venture out in la jolla. im going to try it at oex along with some others but just wanted to know how it handled in la jolla and thru the surf in case i wanted to go out there.
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04-13-2011, 11:02 AM | #7 | |
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Yo Ice... that had to be the backside of Cat...right? Rough as sh@t out there. |
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04-13-2011, 11:29 AM | #8 | |
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04-13-2011, 11:30 AM | #9 |
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Great kayak... I have an original with the fish hold still in the front. I love the thing, it's by far my favorite fishing yak...
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04-13-2011, 03:28 PM | #10 |
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How about for a guy around 250 lb?
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04-13-2011, 03:37 PM | #11 |
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I have the new X-13, and as Andy mentioned it paddles well and is great in the surf Takes on zero water. I only weigh 157 lbs and so can't say how it works for a bigger guy....going to give it a paddle manana
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04-13-2011, 03:37 PM | #12 |
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I'd say it's too small for you. There is a large center hatch that is fairly low right in front of the seat. Though supposedly sealed they tend to leak. With someone of your size the seats going to sag lowering the hatch even lower. Add a large baittank and you can end up taking water in through the hatch. There some modifications you can do to the hatch and the kayak, to keep it from happening but personally I would not recommend a X-13 for anyone over 200 225 pounds if they want to carry a bait tank.
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04-13-2011, 03:53 PM | #13 |
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04-13-2011, 04:05 PM | #14 | |
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04-13-2011, 05:16 PM | #15 |
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Thanks jim and iceman for the tip!
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04-13-2011, 05:46 PM | #16 |
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I have the new style hatches on my x-factor, i've never had any issues with them leaking.
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04-13-2011, 06:20 PM | #17 |
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How about the x-factor being longer and wider would the center hatch have the same issue. If im right the max WT is 550 on it
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04-13-2011, 06:41 PM | #18 |
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I also have an original and equipped with the kayatank (mine is also sans the fish hold) its hands down the most versatile kayak in my small stable. That includes a Hobie revo and tarpon 120. Its great paddling stable and tracks very well even without a rudder. It handled some pretty rough conditions at Catalina and left me feeling quite confident in the kayaks abilities to handle some rough conditions. After looking at some other designs (OK most notably) I think I really like that Malibu have put in more than enough scuppers. Its the best purchase I ever made. Still lovin' it! Thanks for that Andy!
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04-13-2011, 07:15 PM | #19 |
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like my X-13. tracks well. max on mine is 450lbs. 2009 model. a lot of storage (fits 2 12V 7.2Ah batteries in 2 waterproof case and a misc. waterproof case in the center storage compartment. great layout for adding baittank, milk crate, lights, and a center console (a johhny bar and two scott rod holders). sits low on the water. front storage...3-4 rods plus my kayak cart. can't fit a 13 years old kid like the stealth 14 but a 10 years old for sure. have fun testing kayaks.
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04-13-2011, 08:29 PM | #20 |
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