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Topic: Flipping the Bird,  (Read 4554 times)

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Baitman

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     Took the Raptor out to SWS last Saturday for a  demo video.     Attempted to show  the stability and speed, as well as how to  self rescue.   

   
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Great video Jim! Still haven't had a chance to demo but definitely plan to before I pull the trigger on a new one. Nicely done!

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That's it ... I need one


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That's a design to be very proud of.
Great job.
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OK I'm a believer too! :smt001
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Wonderful video - great examples of getting back into your boat! You are pretty limber, haha.

Side note - loved your music choice! The Monkee's!
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  Thanks everyone !   :smt001
 
      I got confirmation that Capitola Bait and Tackle  on the wharf  is going to carry these for their rentals.  A great way to get a demo and also fish out of an extraordinary location.     His rates are very low too.  I think he mentioned 10 bucks / hr.        I caught my first Halibut off a kayak right there ,,, 15 yrs ago. 
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Awesome video Jim!!!

 :smt007

I love paddling and diving off the Raptor. Really is an excellent boat!

Great news that Capitola boat and bait will be renting them!!

 :smt006

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Jim

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Congrats on your success Jim, great to see a local guy do well!    :smt004 


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Great demo!  Wish I can add this SOT Raptor to my fleet right now.  Will see... :smt002
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I'm a believer too and I haven't even tried it yet.  Great video Jim!

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  Thanks everyone !   :smt001
 
      I got confirmation that Capitola Bait and Tackle  on the wharf  is going to carry these for their rentals.  A great way to get a demo and also fish out of an extraordinary location.     His rates are very low too.  I think he mentioned 10 bucks / hr.        I caught my first Halibut off a kayak right there ,,, 15 yrs ago.
WoW!!! Congradulations!  I've thought the Raptor would make an excellent rental for newbies wanting to try kayak fishing!  Awesome news right there! :smt004
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Cool video!!!the speed of that raptor is right on par with my cuda 14


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Hey that was a great video! And you're pretty spry for an oldguy!  :smt044

I can attest to it's unrivaled stability...I paddle-boarded it down a river after 2 bloody marys & 3 Coors before lunch! Still waiting for Jerry to send me the pics LOL!
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