need opinions on this kayak plz...

 Sounds like I need to stay in the 12-16ft range? And btw rob im 6'2 190...

I would say 12 minimum and longer if you can afford it. I am the same size as you and paddle a Tarpon 160 just about everywhere in ANY conditions.

If you can afford it and if you can pick it up and if you can fit it in your house! 

A good kayaker picks a house based on his/her kayak storage needs ... not the other way around

Right on thanks guys. Going shopping after work today 

A good kayaker picks a house based on his/her kayak storage needs ... not the other way around

So wait, weldhuntfish, are you going shopping for a new kayak today or a new house?   

I was lurking around MBK and saw some used OK Malibu 2 XL's in decent condition for $400. If you want a tandem that can be paddled solo and turned into a 3-seater. Like this: http://www.montereybaykayaks.com/HostedStore.LassoApp?-ResponseLassoApp=detail.lasso&ID=4fef42e347da56afb96700521d9ba468&s6op=cn&s6=used&sop=AND

I was lurking around MBK and saw some used OK Malibu 2 XL's in decent condition for $400. If you want a tandem that can be paddled solo and turned into a 3-seater. Like this: http://www.montereybaykayaks.com/HostedStore.LassoApp?-ResponseLassoApp=detail.lasso&ID=4fef42e347da56afb96700521d9ba468&s6op=cn&s6=used&sop=AND

Good stuff right there.

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Well I went to adventure after work and checked out some yaks. They had some good deals around 650 but I didnt want to get something I was just going to have to upgrade in a year. I need something with stability for rough water and plenty of storage. After sitting in several of them and checking out storage, attachments and stability I went with the wilderness systems ride 135 yhats things got some room! and my wilderness tsunami 125 will be my buddy yak. Cant wait to get this thing rigged up and take it out.stoked. thanks rob and craig for the hookup I got a steal of a deal ! And carl said your camaro is slow whats up with that?

And carl said your camaro is slow whats up with that?

 

And carl said your camaro is slow whats up with that?

 

I have the small engine in it right now. Only runs 10.40@128.

Lol.you might know my boss albert if you run at sac...hes got a red 9.5 nova

Molinari?

Lmfao.yep.thats my homie

Rob Knows, everybody.

I kinda do too ; )

If you waterfowl hunt and are from lodi id bet we know mutual hunters too. But your too cool to reply to my pm 

If you waterfowl hunt and are from lodi id bet we know mutual hunters too. But your too cool to reply to my pm 

Nice to have you aboard and entertaining thread. I have a friend whom is a welder and he told me what an Independent welder is. I said well tell me. he said just that were just like that independent and we do what we want. Than god you listened to these guys. By the way that guy kayaks as well. The one thing I was going to chime in was stat stability seems to be most important. the more you yak the more stable you will feel. So I would have told you speed and wind resistance can be very important. I have a prowler 15 and I weight 130 lbs. going against the wind for me is a pain in the ass. So now I have a Hobie out back. I started with a perception swing. I still have all three. Had I worried too much about stability, I mat not have ever bought one. I started by renting an Ocean kayak 12 footer I forgot the name. I was freaked about flipping. I am lucky I never did. in fact I haven't flipped yet in the ocean. But I'm prepared. that cheaper yak from wall mart could have also warped in the heat getting it to the water. Glad everything worked out for you. Now you need to come down to our central coast Slam down. Sorry guys I'm giving Central Coast Kayak fishing some exposure. I mention NCKA on their sight as well.     

If you waterfowl hunt and are from lodi id bet we know mutual hunters too. But your too cool to reply to my pm 

Nice to have you aboard and entertaining thread. I have a friend whom is a welder and he told me what an Independent welder is. I said well tell me. he said just that were just like that independent and we do what we want. Than god you listened to these guys. By the way that guy kayaks as well. The one thing I was going to chime in was stat stability seems to be most important. the more you yak the more stable you will feel. So I would have told you speed and wind resistance can be very important. I have a prowler 15 and I weight 130 lbs. going against the wind for me is a pain in the ass. So now I have a Hobie out back. I started with a perception swing. I still have all three. Had I worried too much about stability, I mat not have ever bought one. I started by renting an Ocean kayak 12 footer I forgot the name. I was freaked about flipping. I am lucky I never did. in fact I haven't flipped yet in the ocean. But I'm prepared. that cheaper yak from wall mart could have also warped in the heat getting it to the water. Glad everything worked out for you. Now you need to come down to our central coast Slam down. Sorry guys I'm giving Central Coast Kayak fishing some exposure. I mention NCKA on their sight as well.   

When are you going to come out and give yourself some exposure to the central coast? 

Just playing bud, hope to see you at MB for the 'butt derby!