choosing a kayak for a big man 330 lbs 6"3" - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jim Sammons LJKF · 12-07-2009, 07:32 AM

Oh by the way, there is no such thing as a kayak you can't flip, at some point or another people manage to flip them all.

I have seen people flip the widest most stable boats on the market on days that are grease flat calm without a ripple on the water.
The learning curve is short though and with a little time on the water kayaks that felt tippy at first will start to feel real stable. Just start out slow, on flat water, bays or lakes, until you get a real good feel for what you can and can not do on your boat.
Taking a guided class will also help shorten the learning curve.

12-07-2009, 07:32 AM	#6
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Oh by the way, there is no such thing as a kayak you can't flip, at some point or another people manage to flip them all. I have seen people flip the widest most stable boats on the market on days that are grease flat calm without a ripple on the water. The learning curve is short though and with a little time on the water kayaks that felt tippy at first will start to feel real stable. Just start out slow, on flat water, bays or lakes, until you get a real good feel for what you can and can not do on your boat. Taking a guided class will also help shorten the learning curve. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com