Brooklyn Kayak Company - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Orca Winfrey · 11-02-2017, 09:11 PM

I’ve seen that CL posting too. The solo one is hefty for its length. I think getting something like a used OK Prowler or Wilderness Tarpon would be a better deal.

It’s interesting that they also have a pedal model on their website. Everyone is jumping in the bandwagon.

Iceman · 11-03-2017, 06:28 AM

There seems to be a lot of Made in China kayaks popping up..........I'd at least stick to Bass Pro Shops or Dick's ones that you can have some kind of local support when you have an issue.

Mahigeer · 11-03-2017, 06:40 AM

PM me about my 14' Malibu X-Factor for sale.

Lots of add-ons.

Iceman · 11-03-2017, 07:14 AM

Unless Native Watercraft is making their drives.....they took their product to China and said copy this.

monstahfish · 11-03-2017, 07:49 AM

As someone in the product development business, I feel like I should make you all aware of how pervasive the problem is with Chinese knock offs. They aren't just messing with notable companies like Native but even stealing from students. Basically if you come up with cool idea, they will steal it. Here's a good read on the subject. http://www.core77.com/posts/45291/Fl...esign-Knockoff

goldenglory18 · 11-07-2017, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

As someone in the product development business, I feel like I should make you all aware of how pervasive the problem is with Chinese knock offs...

Amen. I work in Manufacturing Planning/Material Control and run into counterfeit material issues all the time (we have very strict "Made in USA" configuration requirements.) This problem has gotten especially worse the last few years. We've gone from one or two issues a year to one or two issues A MONTH...

ful-rac · 11-07-2017, 12:09 PM

Just buy it already...Sounds like your mind was already made up before you started this thread. Don't worry what people think about your Chinese made knock-off kayak. If it sucks and you don't like it buy a name brand one preferably from OEX. No need to have to defend yourself for buying what you want.

jbl_91762 · 11-03-2017, 07:49 AM

I not a big fan of China copying items, but hard to dismiss when prices are unbeatable for certain things. But so much is made over there now its hard to stay loyal. I don't mind the weight as my son can easily pick this thing up over his head 1 handed if he needed too. But almost all SOT kayaks that I've shopped for and have been PM'd about don't have a raised seat and I know from experience wet shorts and fishing aint fun.

alanw · 11-03-2017, 11:59 AM

After finding out it's a cheap Chinese knockoff you are still considering it?

wwkf · 11-03-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alanw

After finding out it's a cheap Chinese knockoff you are still considering it?

I guess he does not care how the Chinese hurt business
by stealing their designs ,
As long is cheaper

11-03-2017, 06:28 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	There seems to be a lot of Made in China kayaks popping up..........I'd at least stick to Bass Pro Shops or Dick's ones that you can have some kind of local support when you have an issue. __________________

11-03-2017, 07:14 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Unless Native Watercraft is making their drives.....they took their product to China and said copy this. __________________

11-07-2017, 12:09 PM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Just buy it already...Sounds like your mind was already made up before you started this thread. Don't worry what people think about your Chinese made knock-off kayak. If it sucks and you don't like it buy a name brand one preferably from OEX. No need to have to defend yourself for buying what you want. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

11-03-2017, 11:59 AM	#9
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	After finding out it's a cheap Chinese knockoff you are still considering it? __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

11-02-2017, 09:11 PM	#1
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	I’ve seen that CL posting too. The solo one is hefty for its length. I think getting something like a used OK Prowler or Wilderness Tarpon would be a better deal. It’s interesting that they also have a pedal model on their website. Everyone is jumping in the bandwagon.

11-03-2017, 06:40 AM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	PM me about my 14' Malibu X-Factor for sale. Lots of add-ons.

11-03-2017, 07:49 AM	#5
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 436	As someone in the product development business, I feel like I should make you all aware of how pervasive the problem is with Chinese knock offs. They aren't just messing with notable companies like Native but even stealing from students. Basically if you come up with cool idea, they will steal it. Here's a good read on the subject. http://www.core77.com/posts/45291/Fl...esign-Knockoff

11-03-2017, 07:49 AM	#8
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 348	I not a big fan of China copying items, but hard to dismiss when prices are unbeatable for certain things. But so much is made over there now its hard to stay loyal. I don't mind the weight as my son can easily pick this thing up over his head 1 handed if he needed too. But almost all SOT kayaks that I've shopped for and have been PM'd about don't have a raised seat and I know from experience wet shorts and fishing aint fun.