NorCal Kayak Anglers
General => General Talk => Topic started by: DavidMel on April 16, 2018, 10:10:52 AM
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I'm about to spend $900 or less on a paddle kayak and will be testing out some kayaks this weekend in Lodi. Any advice from anyone with experience will help as i am a newbie to this. I plan to fish lakes (no rivers or oceans) and perhaps the delta once i gain enough experience. My budget is tight but the vibe seaghosts seem to get nothing but positive reviews and the 110 and 130 will fit in my budget. I am 6 2 and 210lbs. My center of gravity is high so I do not anticipate standing. :smt003
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I have the 130 and love it. It's a great deal and fishes great. Mines been in lakes, delta, and ocean. I haven't tried standing in it yet as I don't think I can do so and stay dry. But the yaks that do seem that stable weigh another 20-40 pounds. I think it's a good trade off.
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Thanks snipeworm. I have not heard anyone that has a vibe sea ghost say a bad thing about them.
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If you're coming out this weekend to Lodi Lake try it out in person. It should be a great fit for a beginner. There will also be models from other companies that will fit your budget and be capable boats, including some from FeelFree and 3 Waters. Native also has a new paddle boat coming out but I don't know if it will make the demo day by this weekend. It is called the Manta Ray XT and should be a good value at $899.
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I am planning to be there bmb. Should be a perfect weather day.
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There are some good deals in the Classifieds right now too...like Simplycook’s rigged T13 for $600 or the Pescador for $375.
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Thanks to the great people at headwaters I am the proud owners of my first kayak. Vibe sea ghost 110. 😃
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Awesome! Welcome to the vibe!
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Congrats on the purchase. I have a 2017 SG 110. I’m very happy with it and had the same budgetary constraints as yourself. The 110 was a huge upgrade from my Lifetime Tamarack 10’ which I still hold dearly in my heart because it’s what got me passionate about this sport.
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I paddled every kayak that was available at paddlefest and met some great people and reps all with great advice. For me the 110 offered everything I was looking for in stability, tracking and speed