First Time - Beach Launch - 3 to 6 foot waves - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 06-27-2013, 02:18 PM

Well that's a lot of spills. Sounds like your a big guy, maybe you want to look into something a bit more stable like an x-factor or PA or something. Those tarpons are narrow and fast but not as stable as something wider like the PA. Look into it.

swavings · 06-27-2013, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the input Ful-Rac. I was actually thinking the same thing. Who cares about speed, at least I dont.

I am familiar was the X-Factor, whats a PA thou, havent heard of that one.

Sorry for the silly question, very new to this!!

ful-rac · 06-27-2013, 02:38 PM

hobie Pro Angler

makobob · 06-27-2013, 02:40 PM

That would be the Pro Angler by Hobie, 12 or 14 foot. Very stable.

vincentek9 · 06-27-2013, 03:01 PM

nice going out there. you got 8 dunks in the water, surf launch flips, surf landing flips, and deep water flips all out of the way. i ride a tarpon 120 and i just BARELY learned a trick with them.. HAUL ASS GOING IN!

as long as you haul ass (and dont get tossed over the falls)... use your paddle as a fin to guide you from going sideways. its actually fun to be going the speed of a wave in your yak. (mind you, all of my gear is now stored back in my yak so i wont lose anything when i flip.)

wiredantz · 06-27-2013, 03:10 PM

where was i and the GO PRO at

swavings · 06-27-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

where was i and the GO PRO at

LOL, actually there was a guy that Videoed it. I met him out in the water and said great job, but was his best entertainment that he had for a while.

I am hoping to get it, or if your reading this and you have it go ahead and post.

I was a Deep Hole - Across from Neptunes Net of PCH about 5:45am launch lol.

Aaron&Julie · 06-27-2013, 03:40 PM

Cobra Fish 'n' Dives are also very stable, and carry a big load, I think rated at 560 pounds. Of course our models are 9 years old, so they may be somewhat different now.

ful-rac · 06-27-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by swavings

LOL, actually there was a guy that Videoed it. I met him out in the water and said great job, but was his best entertainment that he had for a while.

I am hoping to get it, or if your reading this and you have it go ahead and post.

I was a Deep Hole - Across from Neptunes Net of PCH about 5:45am launch lol.

Holy crap! I thought uou were at LJ! You done lost your mind launching out of there! I guess you had to learn the hard way huh?!

kantstudien · 06-28-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by swavings

I was a Deep Hole - Across from Neptunes Net of PCH about 5:45am launch lol.

Consider yourself lucky you made it back with being airlifted to the hospital. Waves were rough there today with some very large sets coming in later in the morning.

Not the place to learn entrances/exits.

06-27-2013, 02:18 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Well that's a lot of spills. Sounds like your a big guy, maybe you want to look into something a bit more stable like an x-factor or PA or something. Those tarpons are narrow and fast but not as stable as something wider like the PA. Look into it. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

06-27-2013, 02:29 PM	#2
swavings Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	Thanks for the input Ful-Rac. I was actually thinking the same thing. Who cares about speed, at least I dont. I am familiar was the X-Factor, whats a PA thou, havent heard of that one. Sorry for the silly question, very new to this!! Last edited by swavings; 06-27-2013 at 02:29 PM. Reason: Dont for know

06-27-2013, 02:38 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	hobie Pro Angler __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

06-27-2013, 02:40 PM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	That would be the Pro Angler by Hobie, 12 or 14 foot. Very stable. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

06-27-2013, 03:01 PM	#5
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	nice going out there. you got 8 dunks in the water, surf launch flips, surf landing flips, and deep water flips all out of the way. i ride a tarpon 120 and i just BARELY learned a trick with them.. HAUL ASS GOING IN! as long as you haul ass (and dont get tossed over the falls)... use your paddle as a fin to guide you from going sideways. its actually fun to be going the speed of a wave in your yak. (mind you, all of my gear is now stored back in my yak so i wont lose anything when i flip.) __________________

06-27-2013, 03:10 PM	#6
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	where was i and the GO PRO at __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-27-2013, 03:40 PM	#8
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Cobra Fish 'n' Dives are also very stable, and carry a big load, I think rated at 560 pounds. Of course our models are 9 years old, so they may be somewhat different now. __________________ "Never say die"