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Old 02-16-2007, 09:55 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Some other things to consider are how/where you're going to store it.
How you'll be transporting it.
Where do you plan to do most of your fishing?
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Old 04-19-2007, 12:39 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Your size is important.

I have a Cobra fish n dive. Its too big...........For me. But if I was 6'2 or 6'4 it would be my first choice.

I can stand on mine and site fish at casitas. I think its 33 or 34 inches wide and almost 13 feet in length.

If had to do it again I would buy a boat.
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Old 04-19-2007, 12:56 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I tried quite a few and ended up with a hobie outback. If you are using it to fish, you will never regret it. Stable enough to handle large swells and waves. Carries lobster gear well. Lots of places to set things while fishing. Using the pedals you can troll around a lake all day without getting fatigued. It is a little on the heavy side but I am 5'8" 165# and 58 yrs old and am able to get it on my truck roof racks by myself. It just seems to me that you first determine what you are going to use a kayak for and then get best one regardless of cost. 2-3 years down the road you won't even think of what you paid for it.
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This is my OUTBACK .......... and I love it .........

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Your in Anaheim, if you were anywhere near CIH you could go to New Page 1
and test out all their models.

I have the Wilderness System Tarpon 160i. Great speed. Love it. Must have at least 1 really fast kayak in my fleet. It surfs well and I never wiped yet. Here is a review of the yak Kayak Fish Nation - Home of the Plastic Navy :: View topic - Tarpon 160i Review
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Old 04-19-2007, 05:46 PM   #16 (permalink)
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I went to Malibu Kayaks in OC they have a canal in the back I tested about 4 yaks before deciding on a Malibu Extreme!
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Old 04-19-2007, 05:53 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Hey bro, I am a slim 250 lbs and I use a Tandem and it works great for me. Keeps me high on the water............................................. ...

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Old 04-20-2007, 08:57 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Hey Ding to road test malibu kayaks, go to sunset beach north of the huntington beach pier [www.hooked on kayaks.com] talk to Carlos,when you are there you will see a cobra rental place also to road test them also, possibly hobies also I have a malibu extreme [pineapples old ride]. also check www.plastic navy.com.fishing kayak.net, check weight caps. rigging some places have specials ie. blems etc. taylor tackle in canoga park for example[a bit far for you but might be worth it for a good deal]....good luck
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Herbo, did you use that yak yet?
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Hey Ding to road test malibu kayaks, go to sunset beach north of the huntington beach pier [www.hooked on kayaks.com] talk to Carlos,when you are there you will see a cobra rental place also to road test them also, possibly hobies also I have a malibu extreme [pineapples old ride]. also check www.plastic navy.com.fishing kayak.net, check weight caps. rigging some places have specials ie. blems etc. taylor tackle in canoga park for example[a bit far for you but might be worth it for a good deal]....good luck
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