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Siebler · 03-17-2014, 01:07 PM

250 is ridiculously good. I have so many kayaks that YakMedic actually has a few of mine for me and I would consider this boat at that price.

And I bet it you step over to see Andy while in the area he will give you a deal on a paddle. Then your all set!

makobob · 03-17-2014, 01:13 PM

All that and still under budget, that is a hard to beat deal. Congratulations and enjoy the addiction.

Schmalzy88 · 03-17-2014, 04:39 PM

So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday.

MrPatrick · 03-17-2014, 04:45 PM

That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison.

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Squid Vicious · 03-17-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmalzy88

So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday.

...at least you"ll get that new car smell

.....not culo smell

WildernessWanker · 03-17-2014, 04:58 PM

I'd buy the Tarpon and try it first, if you didn't like it then I would consider looking at something else. I have a Hobie which I love, but I still take my Tarpon out every now and then.

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YakDout · 03-17-2014, 05:04 PM

I would listen to the advice...

HELLSTER INC. · 03-17-2014, 05:08 PM

[QUOTE=MrPatrick;186566]That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison.

You are joking about buying the Tamarak over the Tarpon right? You might want to do some better research!

buddha · 03-17-2014, 05:14 PM

This is a very very poor decision on your part.

There is no comparison the older wilderness system is far better and has a great reputation for kayaks.

Lifetime Tamarack=Yugo

Wilderness System=BMW

You can get the yugo for cheaper but it won't perform nearly as well.

Schmalzy88 · 03-17-2014, 05:46 PM

my reasoning is the age of the kayak. it seems more logical to purchase a new kayak with warranty (albeit of lower quality than the tarpon). i understand that it is a great model and is widely respected and by no means think that YakMedic would sell me a faulty kayak.

alanw · 03-17-2014, 05:49 PM

Wow if you're going to pass on this then I might be interested, as I'm sure others would be as well

YakDout · 03-17-2014, 05:58 PM

Quality of used tarpon>quality of new tamarack

buddha · 03-17-2014, 06:43 PM

I once owned an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro for over 14 years and it still had a ton of life left. These plastic kayaks are almost indestructible.

The tarpon is a far better kayak used than a new Tamarack.

This is a total no brainer.

How many Tamaracks do you see out there fishing?

Not many.

There are tons of Tarpons.

There is a reason for that obviously.

YakMedic · 03-17-2014, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmalzy88

So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday.

Enjoy your kayak, It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I just try and help people get into the sport and on the water and will offer the kayak up to the next guy that comes along with a budget.

I'll pass on the pizza, but fishing is always good in my book. Have fun out there, and get some fish slime on your new boat.

buddha · 03-17-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by YakMedic

Enjoy your kayak, It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I just try and help people get into the sport and on the water and will offer the kayak up to the next guy that comes along with a budget.

I'll pass on the pizza, but fishing is always good in my book. Have fun out there, and get some fish slime on your new boat.

I will ask my friend that is on a budget.

Cadillyak · 03-17-2014, 07:12 PM

Can I be next in line at that price. That is a crazy good deal. Don't pass on it. These deals come around as often as a white marlin!

WildernessWanker · 03-17-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

I once owned an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro for over 14 years and it still had a ton of life left. These plastic kayaks are almost indestructible.

The tarpon is a far better kayak used than a new Tamarack.

This is a total no brainer.

How many Tamaracks do you see out there fishing?

Not many.

There are tons of Tarpons.

There is a reason for that obviously.

That's funny you say that, I was thinking the same thing. I've only seen one or two being paddled in the safety of the marina by people that don't frequent the water. I have never seen one fished from or even rigged for fishing. I'm not saying that to kayak fish you have to own a certain brand, but there's a reason only a few different brands are fished over and over, quality and reputation. Wilderness Systems is right up there with Ocean Kayak, Malibu, and Hobie.

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T-Rex · 03-17-2014, 07:30 PM

The Tarpon 120 is a $900 12' kayak that paddles great and is fully suitable for ocean use. The Tamarack 120 is a $370 10' kayak that's going to have serious limitations for paddling and fishing. $250 for a Tarpon is a killer deal.

William Novotny · 03-17-2014, 07:41 PM

Maybe you should just try to re buy your sit inside kayak back..... honestly EVERYONE on this site is giving you solid advice. You are chomping at the bit wanting to get into this sport and EVERYONE IS TELLING YOU THE SAME THING. Go ahead and buy a turd with a warranty, what's it matter anyway....

YakMedic · 03-17-2014, 08:06 PM

Alright guys, give the kid a break. It's his decision to make and all that matters is he is joining the sport. I was speaking to a kayak rep last weekend and he had some insight where no one ever buys their last kayak. Regardless of what kayak he starts with there will be an upgrade eventually.

As for the Tarpon I offered up for sale, It's sold already to someone else that messaged me after Schmalzy said he didn't want it.

03-17-2014, 01:07 PM	#21
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	250 is ridiculously good. I have so many kayaks that YakMedic actually has a few of mine for me and I would consider this boat at that price. And I bet it you step over to see Andy while in the area he will give you a deal on a paddle. Then your all set! __________________ CJ Siebler

03-17-2014, 01:13 PM	#22
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	All that and still under budget, that is a hard to beat deal. Congratulations and enjoy the addiction. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

03-17-2014, 05:08 PM	#28
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	[QUOTE=MrPatrick;186566]That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison. You are joking about buying the Tamarak over the Tarpon right? You might want to do some better research! __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

03-17-2014, 05:49 PM	#31
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Wow if you're going to pass on this then I might be interested, as I'm sure others would be as well __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

03-17-2014, 07:12 PM	#36
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Can I be next in line at that price. That is a crazy good deal. Don't pass on it. These deals come around as often as a white marlin! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-17-2014, 04:39 PM	#23
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	So I know I'm probably gonna get some flack for this decision but I'm going to purchase a new Lifetime Tamarak 120. I sincerely appreciate the generous offer from YakMedic and I hope we can get together on the water sometime and get into some fish. Please feel free to take me up on that offer for the pizza if you're still in the area on saturday.

03-17-2014, 04:45 PM	#24
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	That tarpon 120 is manufactured so much better. There really isn't a comparison. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

03-17-2014, 04:58 PM	#26
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	I'd buy the Tarpon and try it first, if you didn't like it then I would consider looking at something else. I have a Hobie which I love, but I still take my Tarpon out every now and then. Sent from my SPH-L520 using Tapatalk

03-17-2014, 05:04 PM	#27
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I would listen to the advice...

03-17-2014, 05:14 PM	#29
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	This is a very very poor decision on your part. There is no comparison the older wilderness system is far better and has a great reputation for kayaks. Lifetime Tamarack=Yugo Wilderness System=BMW You can get the yugo for cheaper but it won't perform nearly as well.

03-17-2014, 05:46 PM	#30
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	my reasoning is the age of the kayak. it seems more logical to purchase a new kayak with warranty (albeit of lower quality than the tarpon). i understand that it is a great model and is widely respected and by no means think that YakMedic would sell me a faulty kayak.

03-17-2014, 05:58 PM	#32
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Quality of used tarpon>quality of new tamarack

03-17-2014, 06:43 PM	#33
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I once owned an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro for over 14 years and it still had a ton of life left. These plastic kayaks are almost indestructible. The tarpon is a far better kayak used than a new Tamarack. This is a total no brainer. How many Tamaracks do you see out there fishing? Not many. There are tons of Tarpons. There is a reason for that obviously.

03-17-2014, 07:30 PM	#38
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	The Tarpon 120 is a $900 12' kayak that paddles great and is fully suitable for ocean use. The Tamarack 120 is a $370 10' kayak that's going to have serious limitations for paddling and fishing. $250 for a Tarpon is a killer deal. __________________

03-17-2014, 07:41 PM	#39
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Maybe you should just try to re buy your sit inside kayak back..... honestly EVERYONE on this site is giving you solid advice. You are chomping at the bit wanting to get into this sport and EVERYONE IS TELLING YOU THE SAME THING. Go ahead and buy a turd with a warranty, what's it matter anyway.... __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-17-2014, 08:06 PM	#40
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Alright guys, give the kid a break. It's his decision to make and all that matters is he is joining the sport. I was speaking to a kayak rep last weekend and he had some insight where no one ever buys their last kayak. Regardless of what kayak he starts with there will be an upgrade eventually. As for the Tarpon I offered up for sale, It's sold already to someone else that messaged me after Schmalzy said he didn't want it.