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Topic: New Kayaker looking for a vessel recommendation for Maui ocean waters  (Read 1020 times)

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MauiSpearo

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I get this is a NorCal group and I used to live in Santa Cruz and Humboldt, where this group was recommended to me. I'm a Spearo and want to use a kayak to access offshore spots, try out fishing, and whale watching.

I think a Revo 13 or Revo/Adventure 16 might be what I want, but as I'm totally new to this I don't really know what will be best for spearfishing. There's several used models available near me, but I also don't know what I'm looking for. Any help would be appreciated.


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for spearfishing i think paddle kayaks are better, much cheaper, lighter and easier to move around, more deck space without the pedals. plus my legs are tired after diving. something like a used trident 13
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Welcome to NCKA MS  :smt006
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Scupper pro used to be the Tacoma of spearfishing kayaks, unfortunately it has been long discontinued, however you may find one used.
I agree with jremi, you should be looking for a paddle kayak instead of a pedal kayak for diving/spearfishing/


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PM Fuzz, best spearo in NCKA history and he dives Oahu off his kayaks, both reef fish and blue water. I remember he was trying to pimp out a Scupper Pro when he moved back out there but not sure what he settled on as his go-to.


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Thanks for the welcome and great replies. I'll check in with Fuzz and hopefully be out on the water soon!


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as was said, ya can't go wrong with a Trident, either 13 or 15.
I know some guys who are into the Jackson line as well.
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PM Fuzz, best spearo in NCKA history and he dives Oahu off his kayaks, both reef fish and blue water. I remember he was trying to pimp out a Scupper Pro when he moved back out there but not sure what he settled on as his go-to.

+100.

Last time I was there he had a lot of kayaks in the yard  :smt007...he was using a Scupper Pro and I paddled his Trident...and since then he has gotten more....incuding hobies etc etc etc

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« Last Edit: October 31, 2024, 12:36:28 PM by BigJim »

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If you remember his gun room out here…his kayak collection in his yard is getting like that  :smt005

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