Kayak For A Big Person - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MalibuJohnny · 03-18-2010, 07:55 AM

Get one or at least try one out with Iceman at OEX Sunset Beach...
I have one and I not a small guy...not tall either...love it!

Have stood on it while fishing NPB...put two of my kids on it. Its a tank! (battleship)

It isnt the fastest but it is the most stable...in fact here is proof

WahooUSMA · 03-18-2010, 11:00 AM

I am 6-2 and 265 - No comments Premo, Kent or Josh! I had the X-Factor and while it is a nice and comfortable yak, it is as slow as they come. Even worse, when battling wind or currents, its tough. I have the Hobie Revo now and wouldn't trade it for the world. Currently, I am looking at the trident 15 or tarpon 160i for a back-up yak for my lazy ass friends. Both of these kayaks paddle well and will support big guys...Just my .02!

Sherm · 03-18-2010, 01:27 PM

I have to disagree. The Fish n Dive is the biggest barge on the water. I have been paddling one for 6 years and can attest to its slowness. Tons of storage and very stable though.

The wind effects it as well. Go down to OEX and try some out.

Gino · 03-18-2010, 02:13 PM

I would recomend only 3 boats for a guy that size. especially for a first kayak.

Malibu X-factor (be carefull of the back hatch if you have a larger bait tank)
Cobra Fish N' Dive
Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game.

I wouldnt go with anything Narrower than 31 inches for a guy weighing 300lbs. The higher you sit out of the water, the more tippy your kayak will be. So if your a guy that size and that tall, your probebly all Torso and have short legs.

I can see if your around 260, You can get away with going with a narrower(but longer) Kayak. But at 300lbs your pushing your limit. Any one of those 3 kayaks mentioned would definately work.

dgax65 · 03-18-2010, 04:33 PM

Let's not forget the mighty Ocean Kayak Drifter. Very wet (like siting in your bathtub), doesn't track well (like paddling a bathtub), very slow (again; like paddling a bathtub), but a more stable kayak you will never find (well, maybe a Pro-Angler). My Drifter couldn't keep up with a Fish N Dive

03-18-2010, 07:55 AM	#1
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	X Factor Get one or at least try one out with Iceman at OEX Sunset Beach... I have one and I not a small guy...not tall either...love it! Have stood on it while fishing NPB...put two of my kids on it. Its a tank! (battleship) It isnt the fastest but it is the most stable...in fact here is proof __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

03-18-2010, 11:00 AM	#2
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	Big Man I am 6-2 and 265 - No comments Premo, Kent or Josh! I had the X-Factor and while it is a nice and comfortable yak, it is as slow as they come. Even worse, when battling wind or currents, its tough. I have the Hobie Revo now and wouldn't trade it for the world. Currently, I am looking at the trident 15 or tarpon 160i for a back-up yak for my lazy ass friends. Both of these kayaks paddle well and will support big guys...Just my .02! __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

03-18-2010, 02:13 PM	#4
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	I would recomend only 3 boats for a guy that size. especially for a first kayak. Malibu X-factor (be carefull of the back hatch if you have a larger bait tank) Cobra Fish N' Dive Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game. I wouldnt go with anything Narrower than 31 inches for a guy weighing 300lbs. The higher you sit out of the water, the more tippy your kayak will be. So if your a guy that size and that tall, your probebly all Torso and have short legs. I can see if your around 260, You can get away with going with a narrower(but longer) Kayak. But at 300lbs your pushing your limit. Any one of those 3 kayaks mentioned would definately work. Last edited by Gino; 03-18-2010 at 02:15 PM. Reason: i candt swpeel reealy rell :P

03-18-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Let's not forget the mighty Ocean Kayak Drifter. Very wet (like siting in your bathtub), doesn't track well (like paddling a bathtub), very slow (again; like paddling a bathtub), but a more stable kayak you will never find (well, maybe a Pro-Angler). My Drifter couldn't keep up with a Fish N Dive __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

03-18-2010, 01:27 PM	#3
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	I have to disagree. The Fish n Dive is the biggest barge on the water. I have been paddling one for 6 years and can attest to its slowness. Tons of storage and very stable though. The wind effects it as well. Go down to OEX and try some out.