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Newbie needs help 18 years 4 months ago #16667

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hey yall im new to kayaking and this forum so take it easy on me. well i need some help im looking for a kayak for local small rapids and possibly fishing. nothing to sporty but not to fishing related. the local rapids aren't very large nothing major they are man made and are used for the Olympic time trials and local races and recreational fun. i hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction. i hope yall can help : ) thanks

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Re:Newbie needs help 18 years 4 months ago #16669

You might look at the Riot Endeavor. It has a rod holder in the back but is really a nice recreational kayak with a skeg.

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Re:Newbie needs help 18 years 4 months ago #16697

you dont normaly get a wight water kayak with a fighing rod holder
the dagger approch is a big spacey kayak but it only dose moderit whight water :dance:

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Re:Newbie needs help 18 years 4 months ago #16705

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ya i really like the design of the Riot endeavor, but i dont really need a rod holder, or one that has any ability other than holding it not using it to fight a fish. since the local artifical East Race whitewater course is a 2 rating and they can change the speed of the water, i think the endeavor is a good choice but any other reccomendations would be appriciated.

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 10 months ago #24650

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Ok sorry to bump my old thread, but looking back i had to change some stuff. First fishing is out i have no idea why i wanted to include fishing into a Class 2-4 course. Hehe anyways now that im older and finally have a job i can finally afford to but a kayak. anywho like i have said in my orginal post i am a begginer looking for a beginner kayak for the East Race heres a link to some pics
so if you guys could reccomend for your past experience a kayak that helped you enjoy and learn in your beginner years. i have been looking at many a kayak but i havent found any websites that sell them or that are a reputable source. oh and real quick i am 6ft 1in 140lbs if you could take that into consideration

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 10 months ago #24651

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You're really light for your size, but you might want to look at the LL Remix XP9 or XP10. Here's a review: shopgetoutdoors.com/blog/2008/11/20/revi...-liquid-logic-xp-10/ .

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 10 months ago #24653

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cjcc wrote:

You're really light for your size, but you might want to look at the LL Remix XP9 or XP10. Here's a review: shopgetoutdoors.com/blog/2008/11/20/revi...-liquid-logic-xp-10/ .


light, thank you for putting it that way high school is blessing me with my heigth getting ahead of my weight, :) . I like the liquid logic XP10, i have also been looking at the dagger mamba 8.5. Its has some good reviews, has anyone had any experience with the 8.5. O and what about the Diesel series?

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 10 months ago #24654

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I would stay away from Dagger and Wave Sport. The plastic has not been very good, and the Mamba 8.5 weighs the same as the Dagger Green Boat at 50 lbs., even though it is over 3 ft less in length. The LL Remix 59 or 69 may work better for only whitewater, since they are fast, stable, and manueverable. Go to Boatertalk or craigslist to find a boat. A Prijon Chopper or Prijon Embudo would probably also suit your needs well.

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 5 months ago #26852

I would suggest a used Pyranha Innazone. I got one for my girlfriend and it's a good begginer to intermidiate boat. Just don't go for a total begginer boat because you will out grow the boat fast and then have to buy a new one for playboating. that was my expirience at least. I out grew my in one season. But the new Pyranha's are good too deppending on what you want to spend. May get schooled a little more in the beggining but wont have to fork over another $800. -$1000. bucks the next year.

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 5 months ago #26854

Jackson Fun series will keep you boating all the way up to class IV. Their plastic is great as well as all of the outfitting. It takes right about 5 minutes to get the boat outfitted. Check em out. www.jacksonkayak.com. A Jackson Hero is a great boat as well.

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 5 months ago #26855

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If they are available in your area try and demo a Fluid Spice, for your weight a medium or large should be good. Have a look at Adrian T's page Lekker Kayaking for review and info.
Very good all round kayak.
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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 5 months ago #26857

Thanks for the advice guys! But PLEASE also look at the dates of the original post. I think this chap won't be needing any more advice almost 2 years later :laugh: Thanks...

Cheers,
Adrian

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 5 months ago #26862

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AdrianTregoning wrote:

Thanks for the advice guys! But PLEASE also look at the dates of the original post. I think this chap won't be needing any more advice almost 2 years later :laugh: Thanks...

Cheers,
Adrian

Oh but your wrong! haha! i planned on making my post so that in two years<as in now< i would be ready to buy my kayak and what do you know I am! unfortunately my jeep likes to make me broke, on a highschool budget, so im set back 800 dollars. I hope i can soon get my demoing started and completed so i have time before the season is over

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Re:Newbie needs help 16 years 5 months ago #26866

I have to say that all of the boats suggested are great but as a semi-fanatic play boater I have to suggest a hybrid (if you know what i mean) :laugh:

the boat that I would like to suggest is a Dagger RX, because it is a great boat that has a quick hull and is generally a little slimmer and longer than the typical play boat, however as I have used one before it is great for river running (I paddle the Gull in Canada which has some fun play spots as well as is good for river running) but can also be used for some fun playboating

check it out if you would like, but that is my suggestion :)

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