comparing new xfactor and stealth

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by lowprofile

... i've never thrown my paddle.. lol.

the hobie really is the way to go in the long run. but... they aren't the best for surf launches (from what i've seen) and my X factor, with a few mods to keep it dry inside, will punch through, yes through, the white wash and over any big wave or swell with ease. the only hard part is timing it right and managing the 14fter in the skinny and not having it turn sideways when you go to jump in.

the new x factor has another hatch that can be used as dry storage or a bait tank.

paddling really is a hassle though, especially around kelp while trying to troll or set a bait. it seems like you find a spot, paddle up current, drop the bait then you paddling again to get back on the spot and then your bait gets hung up on a kelp stringer, or you hook a 3ft halibut in the kelp and you cant keep on top of it and drag it through 15 strands of kelp just to get hung up and then your paddling around it all with the rod in the holder and end up loosing the fish in the end...

Right, the Hobies are not the best surf launch and lands, but you get used to side slipping in, and never forget to raise the rudder unless you want to have a yard sale...been there done that...

[Gigafish]

I enjoy both peddle and paddle kayaks and have a hard time deciding which one to take. It's all in your preference more likely than not you'll have 2 or 3 kayaks in your arsenal within time. Kayakfishing is a Sickness as I am always looking for the newest design to hit the market.

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Right, the Hobies are not the best surf launch and lands, but you get used to side slipping in, and never forget to raise the rudder unless you want to have a yard sale...been there done that...

Me personally, I am not a pro at timing my sets but in my PA I have never had one problem getting threw the white wash at all! The only problem with have something so wide like a PA are those few sprint paddling to get threw till you can start peddling but you don't really have to be that far out to start peddling.
I have actually been in pretty bad surf, walked my kayak out to almost chest deep, jumped in, and peddled away using no paddle.