Well still looking. Most up here prices are insane, especially the hobies... to the point you are better off getting new (which while I can, I still won't do). Most hobies up here are maybe a few hundred off and quite a few years old. Pretty steep for a boat out of warranty and the old drive system. I have no problem with either of those things, but the price needs to reflect that.
Fishing SOT kayaks for taller anglers?
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Keep looking. Hobies hold their value really well but occasionally you can find a good deal and they are WELL worth it.
Ive had a few problems with my older drive but none since I upgraded to the newer drive yet despite the problems you still couldnt get me into a paddle kayak. When my hobie was down, despite having two other paddle kayaks in my back yard, I couldnt bring my self to fish them. Hands free is so much better.
I fished a tournament Saturday and first sat in my kayak at 0545 and didnt hit the beach again until 1615.
I know mad river stopped making those but synergy series 12 or 14 was awesome and I believe tall people would be fine fishing in those. I know its a cross of canoe but its still a kayak
Went to a store that carried all them, and of course earlier that day they went into storage. Got to look at a few in storage and sit in the outback as well as the revolution (all but one had the drive system out of it at the time), only concern was with drive extended all the way out, still kind of short, as the peddling almost put my knees in my chest. Not sure if it was the revolution model I was in, but they said all of the hull lengths/sitting area are pretty much the same no matter the size of the yak. Somewhat of a bummer because I really liked them otherwise but I am not going to spend that much on something I can't fit in if they all have same size sitting area. I also quickly understood why the pro anglers are so much more, it is on borderline small john boat size. Didn't get to sit in that one though.
On a side note, how did you do in your tournament?
I will have to check these, not seeing the self draining here though.
Was it a Revo 11 or Revo 13? They are NOT all the same size. Also make sure the seats where as far back as possible as there are two areas you can plug them in. I have a buddy that is a couple inches shorter then you and fishes a Revo 11 just fine.
Also as far as the correct positioning of the peddles, when fully extended, you knee should be slightly bent. Its more of a recumbent position as well. Did you feel like your knee was only slightly bent when you were fully extended?
I just purchased an extremely rare, only two on east coast this color, Orange 2009 Revo 13. It came with turbo fins, sailing rudder, anchor trolley, stake out pole and some other accessories. I gave 1300 which isnt a bad deal at all I dont think.
I did ok in the tournament, came fourth so I didnt win anything but there were seventy something people entered so I guess I was the first non prize winning loser. lol I did see a big whale shark and swam with it a bit I suppose.
Also as far as the correct positioning of the peddles, when fully extended, you knee should be slightly bent. Its more of a recumbent position as well. Did you feel like your knee was only slightly bent when you were fully extended?
I just purchased an extremely rare, only two on east coast this color, Orange 2009 Revo 13. It came with turbo fins, sailing rudder, anchor trolley, stake out pole and some other accessories. I gave 1300 which isnt a bad deal at all I dont think.
I did ok in the tournament, came fourth so I didnt win anything but there were seventy something people entered so I guess I was the first non prize winning loser. lol I did see a big whale shark and swam with it a bit I suppose.
Hobies all the way.
I've gone through 4 Kayaks and I if I can do it all over again, I would've save up and wait for a Hobie.
Once you're on it you won't ever want leave it.
I've gone through 4 Kayaks and I if I can do it all over again, I would've save up and wait for a Hobie.
Once you're on it you won't ever want leave it.
That is a good deal, 2007 is the newest I have found for that price with less stuff. As far as my knees, no I know they are always to be bent, even their brochure shows that, but when on the back stroke so to speak, it came up awfully high. The seat was supposedly all the way back according to the salesman.
I know they are not all the same length wise as they run models from 9-16 feet (tandem), I just meant that the physical sitting area really doesn't change from what I was told. I was hoping that wasn't true, but like I said only got to sit in the 11 with and then the 13 with out the drive installed. Basically all I would need is a few more inches for leg room and it would be good.
Just got to find one I fit on, I went there with the intent to buy. Hopefully it was just more the issue of the limited selection and the not completely knowledgeable salesman. The funny thing is they were only offering 10% off their demos which by me we are approaching fall and shortly thereafter winter, so they are going to be a year old used model. No negotiation.
What do you guys think?
2006 outback with dolly and 2 rod holders for a grand. If I want the stabilizers (doubt I do) 1150.
2006 outback with dolly and 2 rod holders for a grand. If I want the stabilizers (doubt I do) 1150.
That old of an outback had leaking issues at the drive well. Also had the older GEN mirage drive, the older knobs to seat the drive instead of the click and go and they also didnt have the twist and stow rudder. I would pass unless you can get it for a few hundred cheaper.
If you dont mind spending some coin, look for a used Pro Angler 14. Its a pig but it will give you plenty of room. Its also very easy to stand in, really it is the ultimate fishing kayak but youd be hard pressed to find one used for less than two grand.
If you dont mind spending some coin, look for a used Pro Angler 14. Its a pig but it will give you plenty of room. Its also very easy to stand in, really it is the ultimate fishing kayak but youd be hard pressed to find one used for less than two grand.
