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Post by shonzy 2 on Mar 12, 2009 19:03:51 GMT
after reading 1st solo trip i now want a kayak!!!!! i've never had one befor so im not sure which i should go for? in a ideal world i'd like to spend about £300 on one to start off with but i may consider £400/£500 if my bank will let me! lol i don't know where to start,where to look or what im looking at?  can anyone give me a few ideas plz lee |
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Post by letsseeaction on Mar 12, 2009 20:24:28 GMT
Shonzy, Don't know much about them myself but started to look into it as my mate and myself were thinking about it.. Anyway i've been told you want a minimum 13' kayak, this site has loads of information for you to browse. www.anglersafloat.co.uk/index.htmlAlso i was told to stay away from the "Bic" manufacturer and the "Ocean" manufacturer was highly recommended. Like the model Prowler 13. I don't know where the best place is to buy from but this gives an idea of cost. www.bournemouthcanoes.co.uk/fishing-kayaks.htmLet us know how you get on mate. Andy |
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Post by abuc4 on Mar 12, 2009 20:40:17 GMT
pm richi hes the boy in the no
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Post by richi on Mar 12, 2009 22:19:13 GMT
Hi Shonzy,which one you get depends on a couple of things,your size and how far you intend to travel on it.These questions answered ,I would be able to be quite specific as to what would suit best  Letseeaction has put a couple of handy links,if possible try before you buy. It's a long way off but I'll be holding a demo weekend early August and we'll have the whole range there  |
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Post by shonzy 2 on Mar 12, 2009 23:42:15 GMT
lol, august  im looking at getting one by the end of the month!! thats how keen i am lmao. im 5'9 12 1/2 stone medium build and i'll be looking at fishing in the solent in one and when im brave enough maybe further out once i got a few sessions under my belt! is that enough? also when/if i get to try befor i buy what should i be looking for? i know i'd like one which can give me a bit of speed as i do like to get to places quick to start fishing asap but what else shoud i be working out??? |
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Post by marrwyck on Mar 13, 2009 12:41:45 GMT
Like you I have also been interested in Kayak Fishing but I am going to wait until I have been to the demo at Mudeford and had a good look into it and a very good chat to Richi. I know us men can sometimes be worse than children in getting what you want right now. But my advice to you is wait, talk to Richi and don't buy in haste |
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Post by richi on Mar 13, 2009 16:00:56 GMT
lol, august im looking at getting one by the end of the month!! thats how keen i am lmao. im 5'9 12 1/2 stone medium build and i'll be looking at fishing in the solent in one and when im brave enough maybe further out once i got a few sessions under my belt! is that enough? also when/if i get to try befor i buy what should i be looking for? i know i'd like one which can give me a bit of speed as i do like to get to places quick to start fishing asap but what else shoud i be working out??? you sound just like a Scupper pro driver to me it's what I used for my round the I.O.W. last year and for my offshore trip the other week,fastest plastic fishing yak around under £500 new  |
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Post by shonzy 2 on Mar 13, 2009 16:56:35 GMT
£429 i just found one for, theres a shop up southampton near the top end of the itchen which im gonna go 2 2morrow if i can, they do ex demos so i might be in luck! on an advert they say prices start from £200, i'll find the name of the place if anyone is intrested.
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Post by richi on Mar 13, 2009 18:14:10 GMT
£429 i just found one for, theres a shop up southampton near the top end of the itchen which im gonna go 2 2morrow if i can, they do ex demos so i might be in luck! on an advert they say prices start from £200, i'll find the name of the place if anyone is intrested. Woodmill canoes Shonzy,tell Georgie Richi sent you ask her if the 10% discount still applies for BCU members on ex-demo gear you left your membership card at home BCU= British Canoe Union |
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Post by shonzy 2 on Mar 14, 2009 14:13:43 GMT
i've just been told about a make of kayak called cobra, i've looked at the site and them look quite nice and are at a resanable price, have you heard of these befor and know if there as good as the ocean range???
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Post by richi on Mar 14, 2009 15:28:20 GMT
i've just been told about a make of kayak called cobra, i've looked at the site and them look quite nice and are at a resanable price, have you heard of these befor and know if there as good as the ocean range??? a few of the Aussie guys use Cobras,can't say I've heard of anyone in the UK with one :thumb: I think they are generally heavier,wider and they definately have a lower resale value than the O.K. range :ahhh: kayaks are like everything buy cheap and you'll be buying twice :bash: |
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Post by yd on Mar 14, 2009 15:32:56 GMT
I had a Cobra Navigator it was OK for a while, but the Prowler 13 is so much better and far more stable, I'm well pleased with mine.
and whatever Richie states "take it as Gospel" he's the Daddy ;D
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Post by dytiscus on Mar 17, 2009 19:31:02 GMT
Alright then guys What Yak should i Look at i'm 6'4 16st something i'm quite muscular so something Big won't be a problem to push about i'm after something that can handle off shore conditions but won't brake the Bank
sit on prefered to in i've done a bit of white water work on the rivers and byways of England and France but not on the Sea
over to you???
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Post by scotty on Mar 17, 2009 19:47:32 GMT
Nick, dont mean to be rude mate but your too heavy for a scupper pro really  I'd reckon either a Trident 15 or a prowler elite for you |
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Post by richi on Mar 17, 2009 23:41:05 GMT
I agree with Scotty,T15 or Elite with your white water background you are well equipped for what lies ahead should you decide to take up yak fishing,,,,,,,,,,, used to enjoy paddling over a few waterfalls and through a few rapids myself many years ago in Aussie :crazy: |
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im looking at getting one by the end of the month!! thats how keen i am lmao.
