Need a kayak

[supaboy1981]

I was in the same boat as you. New to the sport no idea what to get, just wanted something stable. Paddled a stealth 13 for a bit and ended up selling it because it's a tank. Just picked up a prowler 15 and it's still plenty stable for me and glides through the water much easier. Go out and try a few before you make the plunge.

[Murray]

If you plan on fishing, demo a hobie outback and pa....both hands free for fishing. Leave it to the paddle guys for their suggestions.

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New Hobie Outback

[Hunters Pa]

Wanting to be able to stand cuts down your options. Most of the time that will be more reliant on conditions, regardless of platform.

Paddle/pedal a couple before you pull the trigger

[Saba Slayer]

Kayaks are like shoes...not one fits all...!
Go to your local on the water dealer and try out a paddle kayak and try the Hobies too. One style may appeal to you more for a variety of reasons.
Transport and storage determine many a purchase. Are you going to car-top it...? do you have a pick-up truck...?...Or do you have room for a small trailer on your property?
Where can you store it out of the sun is important too...if you're in a condo or apartment maybe the inflatable Hobie is right for you or if you've got the room for a PA on a trailer at your house then "go big".
Where you launch and your style of fishing is an important aspect too...
If you surf launch in tough conditions and have a rough hike to your beach maybe something smaller than the PA is right for you...If you launch from a dock or harbor/lake then just about any size yak will work.
Try a few different manufacturers yaks before you make your decision.
Andy at OEX Sunset has Hobies as well as a few other yaks and the Mission Bay OEX store has a variety of models to choose from...both are "on the water" and have rentals available.