pro explorer or extreme? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigyearn · 10-20-2011, 08:17 PM

well i took a look at both those kayaks on the malibu website and they are damn near the same. either would be great. the pro explorer looks a little bit better as far as transporting. that would be my only concern because my truck has a 6ft bed on it.

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 09:00 PM

I'm not too concerned with the transport. I'm moving around a 16' yak right now.

YakMedic · 10-20-2011, 09:09 PM

William keep that paddle in your hands as long as possible. Some of us still fish from real kayaks.

I'd lean towards the extreme, when you get a longer yak you will get better tracking and more speed.

Another big factor is the extreme has foot braces on the track and you will get support on the balls of your feet instead of only your heels. This will translate into a more effective stroke

Iceman · 10-20-2011, 09:15 PM

I am not a big guy and I would pick the Extreme, being a big guy definitely take the Extreme.

Amish Ed · 10-20-2011, 09:56 PM

Extreme for sure, especially if you're already used to a longer yak.

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 10:27 PM

The extreme is what I was leaning towards. Plus I was looking at the x wing console accessory to mount stuff to. Way cool. Thanks for your input. I'm gonna take the manta out for one last run in the morning then hopefully I'm in a 'boo by tomorrow evening

10-20-2011, 09:15 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I am not a big guy and I would pick the Extreme, being a big guy definitely take the Extreme. __________________

10-20-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Extreme for sure, especially if you're already used to a longer yak. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-20-2011, 10:27 PM	#6
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	thanks guys The extreme is what I was leaning towards. Plus I was looking at the x wing console accessory to mount stuff to. Way cool. Thanks for your input. I'm gonna take the manta out for one last run in the morning then hopefully I'm in a 'boo by tomorrow evening

10-20-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
bigyearn Junior Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	well i took a look at both those kayaks on the malibu website and they are damn near the same. either would be great. the pro explorer looks a little bit better as far as transporting. that would be my only concern because my truck has a 6ft bed on it.

10-20-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I'm not too concerned with the transport. I'm moving around a 16' yak right now.

10-20-2011, 09:09 PM	#3
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	William keep that paddle in your hands as long as possible. Some of us still fish from real kayaks. I'd lean towards the extreme, when you get a longer yak you will get better tracking and more speed. Another big factor is the extreme has foot braces on the track and you will get support on the balls of your feet instead of only your heels. This will translate into a more effective stroke