thanks!

I'm a big dude(5' 8" 270lbs). I paddle a Hobie Kona (tandem) and love it. I ,ostly go out by myself but can take the additional person out if I want to. Though I havee had my eye on the Cobra Fish n' Dive. Looks like a sweet ride.

i'm 240 6 foot cabra fish and dive holds lots of gear or has a reverse seat in the front. its a tank but i love mine

I would give the Manta Ray 14 a shot. I've seen many guys in it that are your size and they have nothing but good things to say.

The Redfish 14 is also a solid choice. Although I'm biased towards the Redfish boats since that's what I personally paddle.

If you'd like to test drive the MR 14, feel free to stop by the Grapevine shop and take it for a spin or rent it for the day.

Colleen

JustJ,
Kayaking is a new sport to me and I had to do some research on TKF before I felt comfortable deciding on a Kayak. My 5'7",250lb frame, would need a rather large capacity yak in order to float the many rivers here in Texas and camp over night with copmfortable gear. HOT kayaks ws simply the best shopping experience I have ever had. So, I bought a OKPBG SOT kayak from them. The conclusion of a recent river trip in Arkansas proved this sweet mama to be every bit a lady! She was a bit sluggish to start but once in the current I felt she would climb right out from under me. Had to muscle the turns but I like the exercise. She can carry 600lbs of weight, but I tested her with about 100lbs of gear on the Buffalo River and was pleasantly surprised at the control she offered. All in all, I think I made the right choice, but I have yet to drive others. Good luck in your shopping and welcome to the "Plastic Navy!"

M.saxatilis