New to me first yak

Welcome and tight lines, sounds like you're well on your way to complete addiction like the rest of us. 

Well, I'm pretty addicted to fishing in general so yaking will be a plus. [emoji41]

Hi Daniel and welcome to NCKA!! Congrats on the yak. You're gonna love this...

-FF

Hi Daniel and welcome to NCKA!! Congrats on the yak. You're gonna love this...

-FF

thanks, man.  just registered for SC & Monterey forums as well.

go giants!

Hi Daniel and welcome to NCKA!! Congrats on the yak. You're gonna love this...

-FF

thanks, man.  just registered for SC & Monterey forums as well.

go giants!

What is this SC/Monterey forum you speak of? There is only NCKA

Go Giants!!

-FF

Congrats Daniel!  You're in for one hell of an adventure.  Forget that aluminum boat!

Btw, this is Won

Congrats Daniel!  You're in for one hell of an adventure.  Forget that aluminum boat!

Btw, this is Won

Ha!  Didn't know your handle bro. Was hoping you'd come around.

Believe me, I'm all into it but can't take the wife n kids on my yak and they prob wouldn't join me on their own yaks. Maybe my son but not yet.

I like chilln on the boat too.

If I space out on the yak I may freakn tumble over and go for a swim haha

Good to run into you man.

Hope to see you on the water. If you're up to showing me the ropes somewhere let me know. I ordered a pfd and will need to get a radio at some point.

Cap Steve said he'd be willing to join us on his last yak he has too.

Definitely!  Let me know when you want to get out sometime.  RF and salmon season is just around the corner!  See you soon bro.

Welcome PDF, Radio and a whistle are all safety stuff you should have before going out too far in my opinion. Especially if you have a young family. Safety is everything. If you don't have a radio at least get a whistle and stay with in sound range of someone. Things can go bad fast. And don't carry all your gear on the yak all the time you for sure will lose some.
Jeff
Welcome again.

Plus if I really do like yaking I'll upgrade.

how long before he upgrades to the dark side 

congrats on the yak.  post up a pic when you hook up your first yak fish.

What's the dark side, hobie?

Yeah for now I'm sticking to the capitola kelp beds. Not far from water shore at all but anything can happen for sure.

how's this radio?
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7341095222301414080?q=waterproof%20vhf%20noaa%20radio&biw=1587&bih=712&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.87611401,d.aWw&ion=1&espv=2&tch=1&ech=1&psi=N-z5VOyaK8m3yASH54LoAw.1425665117729.7&ei=S-z5VLiGJ8eMyATviICQDw&ved=0CKkHEKYrMA0&prds=hsec:reviews

That appears to be a 2-way ("walkie talkie") , not VHF.  Good for talking to you family on the beach but not for reaching anyone who will be of help to you.

You need a VHF.  Plan on spending ~$150 on a good radio.  Second to you lifejacket, this is one area where spending a little amount of cash is REALLY worth it.

That appears to be a 2-way ("walkie talkie") , not VHF.  Good for talking to you family on the beach but not for reaching anyone who will be of help to you.

You need a VHF.  Plan on spending ~$150 on a good radio.  Second to you lifejacket, this is one area where spending a little amount of cash is REALLY worth it.

bah!  didnt notice that.  thx.  typed in vhf radio and didnt even notice it was a 2 way...

any suggestions?

how's this one?
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/18406252841485646091?biw=1587&bih=712&espv=2&output=search&q=waterproof+vhf+noaa+radio&oq=waterproof+vhf+noaa+radio&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX5KkDCgGFWPv-9anpuXxZ8LPrHqL33gsZRegAiVCV9JlI5D7aQ7CJhag7-2G7fwWO-dDUrgrkx1ZKHrJzOSv6iw21QuYPuOSecRCYriZg3N455J45BIZAFPVH71uos54yw8TGE_qC5x50qOaclWDyA&ei=zPP5VMbaFZOVyATzwYDQCA&ved=0COIFEKYrMAo

That appears to be a 2-way ("walkie talkie") , not VHF.  Good for talking to you family on the beach but not for reaching anyone who will be of help to you.

You need a VHF.  Plan on spending ~$150 on a good radio.  Second to you lifejacket, this is one area where spending a little amount of cash is REALLY worth it.

bah!  didnt notice that.  thx.  typed in vhf radio and didnt even notice it was a 2 way...

any suggestions?

how's this one?
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/18406252841485646091?biw=1587&bih=712&espv=2&output=search&q=waterproof+vhf+noaa+radio&oq=waterproof+vhf+noaa+radio&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX5KkDCgGFWPv-9anpuXxZ8LPrHqL33gsZRegAiVCV9JlI5D7aQ7CJhag7-2G7fwWO-dDUrgrkx1ZKHrJzOSv6iw21QuYPuOSecRCYriZg3N455J45BIZAFPVH71uos54yw8TGE_qC5x50qOaclWDyA&ei=zPP5VMbaFZOVyATzwYDQCA&ved=0COIFEKYrMAo

Here's my PERSONAL opinion:

Cobra makes an 'ok' radio.  I generally classify the brand as a backup or spare unit due to quality & cost.  If you have the means ($$$) to do so, focus on a quality radio that will last you.  Brands to look at include ICOM & Standard Horizon.  I was in the marine industry (retail management) for 11 years ... those are the two brands with the lowest return rate & best customer support.  Again, you should be able to find one of those units for ~$150.

Last thing you want is a sub-par VHF in the event of an emergency.  Floating is a great feature!  GPS built-in is a good feature if you can swing the $$$ for it.