i have been interested in purchasing a yak for a while now but there are so many choices, im 16 years old and weigh about 135. i really like the hobie quest, my second choicewould bethe ocean kayak prowler 13...any advice would help. do any of you guys schdule yak trips around so cal?, if so i would love to get hooked up with that! thanks everyone!
I am sure you would like the Explorer very much. The advice to go to REI's Paddle Day is real good advice. I have a Cobra kayak and I love it, I just have not got to use it much lately.
Once you get a yak, take one of the several safety clinics offered by the various kayak guides around. Let me know when you are ready and I can help you find the right one. I am sure we will be hitting the water together with our yaks before too long!!!
It may be worthwhile to consider the Hobie Mirage Outback. I tested one out at the CIK center before buying my Mirage Tandem. You can troll and propel yourself at the same time. The control is unbelievable. If you are into sailing, it does that, too. The pedals can catch on kelp, but it's easy to lift them out. You can always use the oars if need be.
I've been really pleased with mine.
-John
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