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

goldenglory18 · 10-17-2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Kids grow fast, plan for it. Maybe a tandem in your future? One that could be used solo as well.

If you get a tandem, make sure its a convertible.

They're called Divorce Boats for a reason....

Flounder · 10-17-2018, 10:30 PM

I put my girl in the back of my pa12 and we take it sailing/yaking in the bay no issues. Bought the costco chair that fits in the back. She is 5'7 about 140 so unless your kid is bigger you will be fine.

jorluivil · 10-18-2018, 07:00 PM

The best advice is to test ride a few kayaks before you drop your hard earned money on any kayak.

Take a drive over to OEX and test ride a few kayaks, once you make your choice I'm sure Andy will take care of you. As far as the PA goes the difference in weight between the 12 and 14 is only 15lbs, that alone should convince you to get the 14. Also, you mentioned getting into tight places in the harbor, unless the area you're trying to fish is less than 36 inches wide there is no reason to not get the 14 which is 2 inches wider.

katchfish · 10-18-2018, 08:23 PM

Lots of experts here

Be your own captain!

Figure it out.

That Andy guy, he's legit.

Doing the Happy Paddle with my Kiddo!!

10-18-2018, 07:00 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The best advice is to test ride a few kayaks before you drop your hard earned money on any kayak. Take a drive over to OEX and test ride a few kayaks, once you make your choice I'm sure Andy will take care of you. As far as the PA goes the difference in weight between the 12 and 14 is only 15lbs, that alone should convince you to get the 14. Also, you mentioned getting into tight places in the harbor, unless the area you're trying to fish is less than 36 inches wide there is no reason to not get the 14 which is 2 inches wider. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

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10-17-2018, 10:30 PM	#2
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	I put my girl in the back of my pa12 and we take it sailing/yaking in the bay no issues. Bought the costco chair that fits in the back. She is 5'7 about 140 so unless your kid is bigger you will be fine.