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First Kayak
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:33 pm
by cowboy66
Trying to help a friend find his first kayak. He is 6'7" and 260#. He mainly fishes calm water but there is always the chance of getting caught in a storm. Thanks for any suggestions.
Re: First Kayak
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:14 am
by Cruisin_Cuda
try searching the forum for "big guy, kayak" or something along those lines and there should be plenty of reviews. if not a good place to start would be a nucanoe frontier, or jackson big rig. they won't be speed demons, but they're known for their stability. there's a few demo days coming up so i'd highly suggest going to one and talk to the people there. they should steer you to the right type of yaks.
Re: First Kayak
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:01 pm
by Big Tex
I'm 6'3"/ 325lbs and enjoy the heck out of my Big Rig. The seat is comfortable and I can stand up on it as well. I recently tried a Hobie PA14 and liked it as well. Good luck!
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Re: First Kayak
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:20 pm
by Neumie
Is he going to fish lakes or bays? What's the budget? How is he going to transport/store the kayak (shorter kayaks are easier to store/transport)? Does your friend want a kayak which has a more stable hull design or one which is more efficient?
Given his weight he needs to start looking at kayaks with a weight capacity of 375 lbs and higher (which is a lot).
Re: First Kayak
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:54 am
by Tombo
At the least, ask your friend to try on for size. At 6'7" he may not be able to fit due to ability to extend his legs.
Pay attention to comments by Neumie, he used to work in a kayak shop.
As far as calm waters go, some day your friend might get caught in rough conditions.