Picking a new kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISH11 · 03-15-2015, 02:30 PM

The X Factor might seem like it paddles slow but heavy, that is a big laugh. Especially coming from a Hobie owner. The X Factor only weighs 62lb. For a super stable kayak with 33" in width and 525 to 600 lb weight capacity depending on the year model, that can't be beat. I have paddled out there with a lot of other different kayaks and even hobies. I haven't had any problem staying up with most, except some longer sleeker hulls being paddled by guys half my age. Also you could buy two for the price of one of those others. Try going through the kelp forest in a hobie when it grows back now that lobster season ended. First you'll need to buy a quality paddle because that piece of shit paddle that hobie gives you is guaranteed to break and the mirage drive is useless in the kelp.

ctfphoto · 03-15-2015, 02:37 PM

I paddled and fished a wildnerness systems for almost 4 years until a few days ago and absolutely loved it.

I checked out the new 2015 Outback a week ago.

I now own one and think it is the perfect upgrade for me.

Kaleb · 03-15-2015, 04:20 PM

Damn whoever told me to go try the outback, I love it ='( $$$$

Kaleb · 03-15-2015, 04:21 PM

I got to try it out over at Dana, Thanks again for saving me my first time out Monstahfish!

ful-rac · 03-15-2015, 04:28 PM

I guess hobies aren't pieces of shit after all...

makobob · 03-15-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I guess hobies aren't pieces of shit after all...

This coming from a guy who keeps breaking his drive. Tony have you tried the new drives, they ARE nice.

ful-rac · 03-15-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

This coming from a guy who keeps breaking his drive. Tony have you tried the new drives, they ARE nice.

The last time my drive broke was down in baja last year at your place...they haven't failed me since...I don't know about keeps breaking bob...yes I have the new drive, it is very nice.

monstahfish · 03-16-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaleb

I got to try it out over at Dana, Thanks again for saving me my first time out Monstahfish!

Shhh, don't let these guys know any of your mistakes they'll be all over you.

But seriously, no problem, any time. Oddly enough you were not the first or last. I actually pulled a guy and his son back to their jetski in mission bay saturday. They were going way too fast and jerked the steering too hard and got tossed about 30 feet from the ski and then went into a panic while the jetski got quickly pushed further away by the wind. I had them grab the side of the outback and dragged them 100+ feet back to their jetski.(Thank you mirage drive) My favorite part was when the kid thanked me, then Jesus for saving his life

. They were wearing their PFDs so they would have been fine but the kid was really scared. Also caught a monster spotty and a decent calico which really surprised me.

YakDout · 03-15-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaleb

Damn whoever told me to go try the outback, I love it ='( $$$$

Sorry about that, but wouldn't you rather not spend the money on an upgrade soon down the road? I say wait a little if you have to, and do it right the first time. Saves you money in the long run. As long as you know this sport is for you!

captnblood34 · 03-15-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

I paddled and fished a wildnerness systems for almost 4 years until a few days ago and absolutely loved it.

I checked out the new 2015 Outback a week ago.

I now own one and think it is the perfect upgrade for me.

I remember it well

03-15-2015, 02:30 PM	#1
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	The X Factor might seem like it paddles slow but heavy, that is a big laugh. Especially coming from a Hobie owner. The X Factor only weighs 62lb. For a super stable kayak with 33" in width and 525 to 600 lb weight capacity depending on the year model, that can't be beat. I have paddled out there with a lot of other different kayaks and even hobies. I haven't had any problem staying up with most, except some longer sleeker hulls being paddled by guys half my age. Also you could buy two for the price of one of those others. Try going through the kelp forest in a hobie when it grows back now that lobster season ended. First you'll need to buy a quality paddle because that piece of shit paddle that hobie gives you is guaranteed to break and the mirage drive is useless in the kelp. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-15-2015, 04:28 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I guess hobies aren't pieces of shit after all... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-15-2015, 02:37 PM	#2
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I paddled and fished a wildnerness systems for almost 4 years until a few days ago and absolutely loved it. I checked out the new 2015 Outback a week ago. I now own one and think it is the perfect upgrade for me.

03-15-2015, 04:20 PM	#3
Kaleb Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 96	Damn whoever told me to go try the outback, I love it ='( $$$$

03-15-2015, 04:21 PM	#4
Kaleb Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 96	I got to try it out over at Dana, Thanks again for saving me my first time out Monstahfish!