Prowler....X-Factor?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Razorback · 02-02-2006, 04:36 PM

I have paddled both and own the Malibu X-Factor. The biggest advantage to the Prowler is probably a hedge on speed - but not by much. If you are athletic - a long paddle in the ocean is very comfortable in the Malibu and dryer than the Prowler. i have paddled for over 7 hours with no problem and I'm a middle aged weekend jock.

I have powered thru big surf on the launch @ LJ and if you lean way back and get the nose up - you can ride over the wave. With poor techniques - and / or nasty waves - you will get a face full of salty blast... Probably true on most hull designs.

It's all personal preference - but I haven't regreted a minute of paddling my Malibu X in the Ocean. Gives me a great feeling of confidence when pulling on big fish in rough water. When this one wears out - I be buying another. As a matter of fact if you want to buy a used one in stellar shape - you can have mine and I'll go pick up a brand new one at Fred Hall.

Good Luck.

HAWG OUT.

02-02-2006, 04:36 PM	#7
Razorback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Mesa, CA Posts: 160	X-Factor I have paddled both and own the Malibu X-Factor. The biggest advantage to the Prowler is probably a hedge on speed - but not by much. If you are athletic - a long paddle in the ocean is very comfortable in the Malibu and dryer than the Prowler. i have paddled for over 7 hours with no problem and I'm a middle aged weekend jock. I have powered thru big surf on the launch @ LJ and if you lean way back and get the nose up - you can ride over the wave. With poor techniques - and / or nasty waves - you will get a face full of salty blast... Probably true on most hull designs. It's all personal preference - but I haven't regreted a minute of paddling my Malibu X in the Ocean. Gives me a great feeling of confidence when pulling on big fish in rough water. When this one wears out - I be buying another. As a matter of fact if you want to buy a used one in stellar shape - you can have mine and I'll go pick up a brand new one at Fred Hall. Good Luck. HAWG OUT.