I just bought a ride 135 about 3 weeks ago. Had it out 3 times now. This is my first yak, first time ever being in a kayak. And I can stand and paddle/fish in that thing. The only downside is it is a little heavy at 87lbs. No big deal though. All three of my outings in it have been all day floats. It tracks well, has decent speed, and it's stable. I fish with both legs thrown over one side, standing, whatever. Where you located? I'd be more than happy to let you paddle it if we're close. I'm in Asheville.
Three or four possibles for a new kayak
So I'm looking at upgrading my kayak, I've had a cheaper pelican for about a year and know what I really want in a kayak. I've seen a lot of good things said about the Jackson Cuda 14 and if there was any one I could have it would be that kayak. That being said its a few hundred above my budget but not out of the question, if I can get my hands on a used one! Also I have been looking at the Wilderness ride 135, Malibu x-factor and manta ray 12. Basically what I'm really looking for is the best tracking and most comfort. No so much speed or stability as I can't stand in a kayak. Any pros and cons would be greatly appreciated.
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Also, I got mine on Craigslist, brand new, stickers still on it. With a brand new paddle and pfd. It's the max angler edition with the yakattack geartrac and mighty mounts, a visi carbon pro light, and zooka tube. Got it for $900. Not sure of your budget, but I thought that was a pretty darn good deal. So look Around, there are deals out there.
Okay yea I've been looking at some off CL, few jackson cudas but they have possible buyers and a few hundred bucks above my budget. My budget is right around yours, 800-1000 is what I'm willing to drop. It too worried about weight as it will be transported using my truck and via cart. Unfortuently I'm in jacksonville. Big reason I want that Cuda Is that hi/low lawn chair seat, lol.
Wilderness just started putting the air ride max high/low seats in their kayaks. I don't have the high/low. Mine is just the air ride low and it's a comfortable seat. No fatigue in it. Too bad you're so far away, I think you'd like the ride 135 or if you wanted something a little smaller and lighter, the ride 115. But I don't think you'd go wrong with anything you're looking at.
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