My review of the OK Trident ....so far....

I did a short test paddle of the Trident at Albion and the first thing I noticed was the dry-ride. At 240 lbs. (I lost 10 pounds ) my butt was dry   

I was also able to store the Rollezz inside the front hatch and still have room for rod storage in the "rod pod" 

Gotta love the one hand buckle system on the bow hatch

.....will do more "tests" 

Congrats on the weight braddah! Storing the Wheelez in the hatch is awesome! Don't think many yaks have that much storage. BTW do you think you could fit that cart into the forward hatch of a Malibu Extreme? (my next yak from the good people @ GWKC )

Z

Thanks Z! That book you sent me is helping the cause 

Not sure about the extreme, perhaps Chuck or Sean can answer this....but, I was able to store the rolleez in the front hatch of the X-Factor 

It will fit ez.

It will fit ez.

Can't wait!!
Z

Spent about an hour with the Trident at the Aquatic Park last night. Chuck,Howard,Willie and Pat showed up to test paddle it as well.

I felt that the Trident felt tippy at first but after a few strokes, it handled just like it's predecessor, the P15. The seating and footwells improved and the rod pod is definitely a welcome addition. The Trident has the "glide" that P15 is known for and the cockpit has a lot of room for pimp'n. I have not taken this boat to the big blue...hoping to take her to Linda Mar and the Hollow soon for the final exams 

From what I've seen so far, the Trident has the best of the P15 and the Big Game 

more on the review to follow.....

Spent about an hour with the Trident at the Aquatic Park last night. Chuck,Howard,Willie and Pat showed up to test paddle it as well.

Mooch... you forgot to mention Aki -- our unofficial canine kayak tester.  She liked the tankwell. 

It's like a nice cross between the Prowler15 and the Big Game -- taking the best qualities from each.  I like it, but for now, I'm still partial to my more portable and sexier P15.  I probably need to take a Trident to the beach and fish from it to get to know it better.

Mooch... you forgot to mention Aki -- our unofficial canine kayak tester.  She liked the tankwell. 

I think Aki would have preferred to be in the water swimming and retrieving any floating object she can get in her mouth. That dog simply LOVES being "out there"  I've never seen an older dog with some much energy  I truly miss having a dog of my own 

But I must say that despite the fact that she wanted to jump into the water for a swim, she was very obedient to Chuck's comand and stayed on the P15's tankwell. I think Chuck should open up his own Doggie School 

I'm still partial to my more portable and sexier P15

I totally agree, the P15 still has special place in my heart  All this kayak really needed was a rod pod. IMO: The size,shape and weight of the P15 is what made this boat a favorite among the Nor Cal veterans. 

A O.K. kayak with a dry ride?!?    I thought that I had felt a tremor in the force.
congrats on the lost 10 and heres to your health.

Thanks again ChuckE and Mooch for bringing those kayaks in.  As a beginner, I really feel comfortable on all 3 ( P15, Trident, T160)...They all paddled great, good tracking, speed and stability on flat water.  I can't wait to try them on open water but if I have to choose one right now, I'd pick the T160 just because it's feels a little faster and looks like a sports car on water.  If I have to choose between the Trident and the P15, I'd pick the P15 because it's cheaper, sits lower than the trident and I don't mind the wet ride...my 2 cents.

Willie

A O.K. kayak with a dry ride?!?

 

Mooch, Is the P15 going to be phased out or will it still be available?

Mooch, Is the P15 going to be phased out or will it still be available?

Don't know about that....I hope not. I'll send Mowrey an email about it.

I just wanted to thank you guys for letting me test cruse your kayaks. I think the Trident is a winner, my only concern was how or where would you mount a rod holder in the front where you can reach it, besides that nice yak. Thanks again I had a great time.

Pat R