Author Topic: I pulled the trigger on a kayak upgrade this morning. (Read 3519 times)

FinsnFur · « **on:** February 10, 2018, 10:31:07 PM »

Ed...said the day would come. lol
I bought my first one not knowing if I was going to enjoy it or not and I definitely did enjoy it.
I have no qualms about the first one. Enjoyed everything about it.

The new one is pretty much just more of everything I liked about the first one. Longer, heavier, more stable, more comfortable, more options for mounting accessories, more storage, and of course more money.
Cant wait to get her in the water.

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Todd Rahm · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2018, 11:01:28 PM »

Nice!!!

Been eyeing one at a local store but cant get the wife to let me pull the trigger.

nastygunz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2018, 11:32:15 PM »

Purty sweet! Hey u only go around life once, have fun is my theory! Todd, try my technique on your wife, buy it then hide it from her as long as possible

Todd Rahm · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2018, 06:40:13 AM »

Good plan in theory, but if I park her car outside to store it in the garage............. .............she might notice.

nastygunz · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2018, 07:30:34 AM »

Tell her you're going to wash wax and vacuum her car when you get around to it

Coyotes-R-Us · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2018, 10:07:22 AM »

pitw · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2018, 10:46:55 AM »

How many miles on the old one?
Trade in?

JohnP · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2018, 12:04:37 PM »

I'm wondering if'n I could handle one

. without drowning myself.

Hawks Feather · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2018, 01:41:37 PM »

That looks great and as for the money - you can't take it with you.

Jerry

nastygunz · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2018, 03:34:10 PM »

Did you crack a bottle of PBR across the bow to christen it?....

FinsnFur · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2018, 08:01:04 PM »

You definitely could John. You really have to try to roll the new ones anymore. Or take some MASSIVE waves from the side and get it rocking out of control. And still some of the higher end kayaks still stay upright.
The trick for the less stable ones is to point your bow into them. Like when an inconsiderate jet boat flys by. Point your bow to the wake and you dont even notice them. And actually thats a rule of thumb for ANY boat taking big waves or wake.

The old one I used for two years Barry. Couldnt tell you the hours but I used it almost every weekend for anywhere from 5 to 8 hours. The dealer I got my new one from DOES do trade ins and they DO sell used...but they didnt deal with the brand I was upgrading from which is an Emotion Kayak. SO I'll sell it out right one it warms up outside. I should be able to get better money for it selling it myself anyway.

FinsnFur · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2018, 08:02:59 PM »

No I didnt nasty...I did my wallet though

nastygunz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2018, 01:39:32 AM »

Haha💰💰💰💰💰

Dave · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2018, 07:07:18 AM »

Great looking kayak. Stable enough so you will be able to stand and fish off it? I feel mine is stable enough, but it's tough to actually pull it off (age and balance).

pitw · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2018, 08:24:43 AM »

Quote from: Dave on February 12, 2018, 07:07:18 AM

Great looking kayak. Stable enough so you will be able to stand and fish off it? I feel mine is stable enough, but it's tough to actually pull it off (age and balance).

Think of the people around you who need an uplifting laugh and try it.

JohnP · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2018, 12:01:03 PM »

Jim - Make & Model please.

weedwalker · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2018, 04:56:29 PM »

Great kayak Jim.

WS doesn't do much advertising but has some of the best quality kayaks made.

centerfire_223 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2018, 05:54:28 AM »

John you need a kayak like mine, a might easier on the shoulders.

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JohnP · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2018, 07:35:09 AM »

Ya know I never thought about paddling the damn thing. I get worn out using a cane and/or walker after about twenty minutes. That's a great idea, think I remember you posting it from before, buts the older you get the more CRS sets in.

Todd Rahm · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2018, 01:02:05 AM »

Ok Jim I'm blaming your for my future purchase, expect a call from the wife!!!!

After two days of videos on comparisons, accessories and how to do's.......I think I'm ready.