Malibu x caliber? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 01-29-2014, 04:03 AM

Anyone know much about it? Is it the same hull design as the x factor? No reviews as of yet and wondering how little people fare paddling it. Ie my 5'5" wife.

We're in japan now and will be fishing and diving. I had to sell the PA due to shipping reasons. We thought about a tandem then remembered why they're called divorce boats.

Iceman · 01-29-2014, 08:12 AM

The X Caliber replaces the Pro Explorer. I took one up to the Owens and found it to be the perfect kayak for that application. I though the Mini X would be ideal, but I seemed to have much better control and maneuverability. This is a high sided DRY ride with a lot of stability. The bottom is channeled and aids in it's tracking. I still need to paddle it more to give a thorough review, but it surpassed my expectations on the river. I have a couple here if anyone wants to come try one out.

Length: 12'6"
Width: 31"
Depth: 12"
Weight: 52 lbs
Max. Capacity: 350

rippin lips · 05-17-2014, 02:59 PM

Can't seem to find it on Malibu website, how are they for the salt?

Sdspeed · 05-17-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rippin lips

Can't seem to find it on Malibu website, how are they for the salt?

http://www.malibukayaks.com/x-caliber-recreational.html

01-29-2014, 04:03 AM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Malibu x caliber? Anyone know much about it? Is it the same hull design as the x factor? No reviews as of yet and wondering how little people fare paddling it. Ie my 5'5" wife. We're in japan now and will be fishing and diving. I had to sell the PA due to shipping reasons. We thought about a tandem then remembered why they're called divorce boats. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

01-29-2014, 08:12 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	The X Caliber replaces the Pro Explorer. I took one up to the Owens and found it to be the perfect kayak for that application. I though the Mini X would be ideal, but I seemed to have much better control and maneuverability. This is a high sided DRY ride with a lot of stability. The bottom is channeled and aids in it's tracking. I still need to paddle it more to give a thorough review, but it surpassed my expectations on the river. I have a couple here if anyone wants to come try one out. Length: 12'6" Width: 31" Depth: 12" Weight: 52 lbs Max. Capacity: 350 __________________

05-17-2014, 02:59 PM	#3
rippin lips Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 100	Can't seem to find it on Malibu website, how are they for the salt? __________________