First kayak Suggestions

 I have looked mainly at the Hobie quest so far. Does anyone have some suggestion for a good salt and fresh water kayak. Where is a good
place to go to demo some other boats. Not much knowledge of the different shops in the bay area or Sacramento.
I am 6 feet 2 inches tall and my weight is 215 lbs.

Welcome. Were about the same size and I paddle a OK T13. Great all around boat.

In the world of fishing kayaks, the Malibu X-factor is top o da line, primo, numero uno. None better for the salt. You can real time test drive one with me at my shop in Humboldt Bay as we go out and kick some Hali-butt. I'm as north as it gets but the drive is worth it, just ask my fishing buddies.
Hawk
(707) 443-5157

Hi Newbe - I'd recommend checking out one of the upcoming demo days at Aquan Sports or Outdoor Adventures or others. You can try out a bunch of different models, get opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the various boats for the kinds of fishing you will do, and find out which boat is the best fit for you. Good luck!

Hi Newbe.
If you live arrount Sacramento and if you can wait until Jun 21, There will be a very good DEMO day at lake Natoma.
http://www.calkayak.com/events.cfm#2766

Santiago.

I have a ride 135, it is very stable, it tracks very well and I do not have a rudder on it.  I am 6'2" and 240, it has plenty of leg room and plenty of room to wiggle around. I have only used mine in fresh water so I am not sure how it would do in the bigger waves.

Hi Newbe.
If you live arrount Sacramento and if you can wait until Jun 21, There will be a very good DEMO day at lake Natoma.
http://www.calkayak.com/events.cfm#2766

Santiago.

Hey Santiago the name is Keo so wats up you own this or work for a kayak company. Just curious im definitely gonna go and i was just wondering if i bring up your name you get commission and maybe i get a deal or sumthing player price  win win situation you don't ask you don't receive know wat im saying haha lol

Thanks Keo

Fatties ITT holla. 

I'm 6'1 265 and just bought a Ocean Kayak peek-a-boo.  Fishing is an afterthought since I have a 4 year old that rides on the jump seat and loves the plexi-window.  I've never caught a fish from a kayak but don't tell my daughter that.  I'm prepared to pimp it out.  I have some reading to do, since I have only been lurking this site for the fish pr0n and have almost no idea what I am doing.  I've demo'ed the boat the last 2 days (thanks Pro Sports Center) and am pretty happy with the boat for cruising with the kiddlets.  I've also got the safety mantra beaten into my head so no need to lecture, but if you want to mother hen goa head.

I didn't notice a newb welcome forum or I'd have posted there.  Expect pestering/bragging/incoherent rambling in the months/years to come.  I hope to be proficient enough for GMS XXII, or maybe sooner, for a proper meetup etc.

From reading the fishing reports, I thought that mooch(?) was the resident fattie, and that I'd have those large (but alas smaller than mine **whistful sigh**) shoes to fill.  I guess there is some major lurking/posting going on outside of the fishing reports forum, which leads me to the question, what do you guys do?  Nevermind, I'll leave that to my collective (lol) imaginations (don't ask). 

  Very funny Crash Get that peekaboo outfitted and get on some fish!

Fatties ITT holla. 

I'm 6'1 265 and just bought a Ocean Kayak peek-a-boo.  Fishing is an afterthought since I have a 4 year old that rides on the jump seat and loves the plexi-window.  I've never caught a fish from a kayak but don't tell my daughter that.  I'm prepared to pimp it out.  I have some reading to do, since I have only been lurking this site for the fish pr0n and have almost no idea what I am doing.  I've demo'ed the boat the last 2 days (thanks Pro Sports Center) and am pretty happy with the boat for cruising with the kiddlets.  I've also got the safety mantra beaten into my head so no need to lecture, but if you want to mother hen goa head.

I didn't notice a newb welcome forum or I'd have posted there.  Expect pestering/bragging/incoherent rambling in the months/years to come.  I hope to be proficient enough for GMS XXII, or maybe sooner, for a proper meetup etc.

From reading the fishing reports, I thought that mooch(?) was the resident fattie, and that I'd have those large (but alas smaller than mine **whistful sigh**) shoes to fill.  I guess there is some major lurking/posting going on outside of the fishing reports forum, which leads me to the question, what do you guys do?  Nevermind, I'll leave that to my collective (lol) imaginations (don't ask). 

Howdy.  Welcome to the Madness.   

Wow! Great intro Crash.
And I'd love to see a fully-rigged Peekaboo.