JASON HOLLIDAY:
Ok so ive been shopping around and ive came to a few conclusions and made two solid choices on what to buy. Im in the market for a great fishing/dive platform and I need advice once again. Went to santa rosa wind toys yesterday and checked out what they had. Im stuck between a rock and a hard place with my choices. Im purchasing 2 kayaks one for my girlfriend and one for myself. For me im choosing between a 13' Hobie quest 2012 model and an ocean kayak T13.... I need some pros and cons here. For her im looking at the 11' hobie quest and the T13 aswell... Im commited to buy now and trying to keep the cost low as possible with the best bang for my buck... I do know Hobies are the best of the best but how would I fair with the T13's? Cost difference is almost 1000 for the two options so I figured you all could push me one way or the other. As a whole I trust ncka members to have the best info for me seeing as we all share the same waters... Thanks fellas... forgot to mention im buying one way or the other on monday.....
BigJim:
Hey Jason,
I've never tried a Hobie so really can't help there, but I love my Trident and think the rod pod hatch is GREAT for storing long fins and gun and fish etc....
I think you will be happy with the Trident, will save big $$, and it is a super versatile, stable diving and fishing platform that allows you to easily stash all your gear for rougher launches and landings.
Best of luck!!
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
JASON HOLLIDAY:
Thanks Jim, One last question! How do you thing a it would perform for a smaller woman? Is it logical to get a 13 for her too....???? Im only asking cause im gettin one for her but also want it for buddies on dives who dont have a yak... Best of both worlds but dont tell her.... :smt002
BigJim:
--- Quote from: JASON HOLLIDAY on June 29, 2012, 03:08:26 PM ---Thanks Jim, One last question! How do you thing a it would perform for a smaller woman? Is it logical to get a 13 for her too....???? Im only asking cause im gettin one for her but also want it for buddies on dives who dont have a yak... Best of both worlds but dont tell her.... :smt002
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I would think as long you help her with carrying/loading the yak it would be fine for her...I find them easy to paddle, and if you get her a nice comfy seat she should be all good out there...but I am by no means an expert and my wife has so far refused my invites to come out on the water with me... :smt009
Hopefully some other guys chime in with their perspectives/experience as well!
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
EWB:
the quest is a paddle yak. The real plus fro a hobie is the mirage drive (range and hands free fishing). I have a hobie revo and T13. based on what you plan on using it for I'd opt for the T13. This is assuming they fit is good. Also you can get your hands on a used T13 WAY simpler then a hobie (esp a quest).