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 Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/07/11 05:04 PM
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CaptainInsane-O
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Came across an Ocean Kayak Ambush for sale & just looking for any feedback y'all might have about them.
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/07/11 05:28 PM
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monsterfireworks
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Unless you are going to put a trolling motor on it I would pass. Bulky and very slow. You can find better kayaks.
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/07/11 07:52 PM
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CaptainInsane-O
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Trolling motor comes with it. I'm pretty bulky myself (6' ~320lbs) so the 800lb capacity & wide profile is really appealing to me.
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/07/11 10:25 PM
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Nathan "Bull" Montgomery
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Well then go for it? you asked for opinions and shot the first one down like it was nothing and came back with "well I like it" So if you like it buy it!
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/07/11 10:44 PM
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CaptainInsane-O
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Not trying to shoot anyone down, just trying to explain why I am interested in a bigger sized kayak (my fat azzed self). Should have given a little more detail in my original post I guess...
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/08/11 12:21 AM
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Robbie Milam
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Caption, Don't listen to some of these guys...they are grouchy  I personally don't know anything about that model but if you can get a deal on it and the trolling motor fits your style of fishing then I think it would be a good fit. Good luck and let us know what you do.
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/08/11 03:14 PM
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CaptainInsane-O
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Thanks for the feedback & link, now to convince the wifey...
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/08/11 07:08 PM
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dbraune
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Ive been looking for one for my grandaughter and cant find one anywhere
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/08/11 11:19 PM
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StevenNDallas
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At 6 ft and 300 lbs the last thing I'd suggest is a trolling motor.
Get the slow bulky yak, one decent paddle and go on long long trips gol dang it !!!!!
A year from now, you'll be glad you did.
Personally I've always liked the Brazos below Whitney on low flow days, the walking you do, dragging a boat, in ankle deep water, combined with the paddling... now there's a long days work, working out, having fun.
Anyone else here who likes that part ?
Last edited by StevenNDallas; 11/08/11 11:23 PM. Reason: chicks dig the part about 'liking that part'
Unless you are wearing a grass skirt and sleeping in a ditch and eating only road kill, you too are part of 'the problem'.
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/09/11 12:07 AM
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yakfishingtexas
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I'm close to the same situation as you Captaininsane-0. 6' 280. I tested a FeelFree Moken 10 that can handle 440lbs. I order it, but after 4 weeks of waiting I cancel. I decided to get the 2012 Wilderness Ride 115. This one can handle 500lbs. I'm glad I did change, as this boat has more storage places and it is nicer. For an extra $200 it was probably a good decision. Go with the yak tha you feel confortable.
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Manny
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/09/11 03:50 PM
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CaptainInsane-O
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dbraune: I just stumbled across this one on the Swap Shop at work.
Steve: Umm, thanks for channeling Jillian Michaels... I'm already on the way down.
mpg2: Thanks for the feedback. Hoping to pick this thing up & have it in the water by Saturday!
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/09/11 04:14 PM
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Daveg99
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there are plenty of BIGMAN kayaks out there. Just get something over a 500lbs weight limit. My ocean kayak trident 15 is awesome for my 275lbs of pure muscle!
I dont consider the ambush a kayak. You might as well get a jonboat.
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/09/11 07:53 PM
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CaptainInsane-O
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Guess it wasn't meant to be, was gonna check it out tonight & someone beat me to the punch. Guy sold it last night to someone sight-unseen. Back to the hunt I suppose...
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Re: Ocean Kayak Ambush?
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11/09/11 07:59 PM
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Daveg99
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look at these
ocean kayak trident 13 or 15
ocean kayak prowler big game
Cobra fish and dive
Malibu stealth 14, x factor, or extreme
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