Lets talk yaks

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

Can they swim? I’m game if I can fish off of it.

 

[GeauxLSU]

I’m ready to up my kayak game. Want to stay under $1,500 all in. I’m looking at the Vibe shearwater. I don’t want it invest in a lot of the bells and whistles now but I like the fact that it is a good platform to add onto as I go.

Anyone own one?
Or what do you own that you like in my price range?

What do you have now and what does it not have/do that you want?

 

[10thmountain]

Crippen you out on the etowah or hooch? Lake Lanier or alltoona?

 

[crippen]

What do you have now and what does it not have/do that you want?

200 CL special. Had it for a few years now. Main gripe is comfortable seat. I have also fished enough wind to know that peddle power will be an eventuality. A little more stability will come with a nicer, wider yak.

My current yak is 65 lbs. I don’t want to go over 90-100 max. Prefer 80 or less. I like the ability to throw it on my shoulder and walk a couple hundred yards.

 

[crippen]

Crippen you out on the etowah or hooch? Lake Lanier or alltoona?

Small ponds with walk in access.

 

[Npowers66]

Vibes. Not made local but the company is in Kennesaw and they have a good warranty. I have a seaghost 130. I want the shearwater.

 

[10thmountain]

If I didn’t worry about $ I would look at a vibe of some sort. I also like pelican , made in Canada. I have a wilderness that’s USA made.

 

[GeauxLSU]

200 CL special. Had it for a few years now. Main gripe is comfortable seat. I have also fished enough wind to know that peddle power will be an eventuality. A little more stability will come with a nicer, wider yak.

My current yak is 65 lbs. I don’t want to go over 90-100 max. Prefer 80 or less. I like the ability to throw it on my shoulder and walk a couple hundred yards.

What kind and model is it. Most uncomfortableness comes from non elevated seats. You have a lot of options obviously. Adjustable elevation for paddling vs fishing is nice. Can't help you with pedal power. That's sacrilege.

 

[streetroc]

What I was expecting:

View attachment 2662473

What I was expecting

 

[backwoodsga]

Bonafide, Wilderness and Jackson are all made in the US. Spend your money how you want but I wouldn’t buy a chinese (vibe)yak. I can attest to the stability of the Bonafide, spending most of my time fishing while standing. Check with Fletch @ Westbrook Supply Co. they carry Bonafide and Feelfree.