Whens a good time to buy kayaks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 09-04-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Welcome toe BWE! Anytime its in the budget. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay.

Never a bad time to buy, however this time of year you may see fewer up for sale from private sellers due to the good fishing that's going on. However, anytime is a good time if you have the money. For me, I'm buying new so I don't buy anyone's surprises. For once I want a kayak that I setup for my styles.

Have you paddled many Kayaks? If not hit up OEX and test out some Kayaks.

FlyFishinYakr · 09-05-2012, 06:02 PM

What he said!!! (JimmyZ123)
Check out OEX. Take a yak out for a 'test drive' short yaks handle differently than longer ones, wider ones are harder to paddle (because of the drag), then there are stability issues.
I was lucky I did a lot of research and found one I liked without a test drive (I live near Magic Mtn.), but now that I have back issues the Hobie is the only way to go for me.
FFY

dorado50 · 09-05-2012, 06:54 PM

No need to test drive anymore kayaks. A 2009 hobie revo is just right for you.

mrJB · 09-05-2012, 07:12 PM

Fred Hall or boat show discounts

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firstgen · 09-05-2012, 08:48 PM

OEX Sunset might be having a parkinglot sale in October,but it's still up in the air.That's what i'm waiting for

Rufus · 09-05-2012, 08:54 PM

Anytime is the best time to buy a yack!

Vikingj · 09-05-2012, 09:20 PM

Check out places that rent kayaks. They should be ready to sell off their summer fleet in the next month or two.

09-05-2012, 06:02 PM	#2
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	What he said!!! (JimmyZ123) Check out OEX. Take a yak out for a 'test drive' short yaks handle differently than longer ones, wider ones are harder to paddle (because of the drag), then there are stability issues. I was lucky I did a lot of research and found one I liked without a test drive (I live near Magic Mtn.), but now that I have back issues the Hobie is the only way to go for me. FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 09-05-2012 at 06:13 PM. Reason: clarifying

09-05-2012, 07:12 PM	#4
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Fred Hall or boat show discounts ... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

09-05-2012, 06:54 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	No need to test drive anymore kayaks. A 2009 hobie revo is just right for you.

09-05-2012, 08:48 PM	#5
firstgen Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Whittier Posts: 20	OEX Sunset might be having a parkinglot sale in October,but it's still up in the air.That's what i'm waiting for

09-05-2012, 08:54 PM	#6
Rufus Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocean Beach Posts: 90	Anytime is the best time to buy a yack!

09-05-2012, 09:20 PM	#7
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Check out places that rent kayaks. They should be ready to sell off their summer fleet in the next month or two.