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Yak for a fatazz
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02/17/11 04:17 AM
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Streater
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I'm looking to get on the water. I need something that will perform well with 300 lbs + gear. I don't really know the benefits of kick vs paddle. What would yall suggest? I'd like to keep it under $700. Thanks in Advance. Flame away...
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: Streater]
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02/17/11 04:21 AM
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gotreal formerly known as getreal
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cobra fish and dive is what u need. a fish machine
yup   if ye aint been skunked, ye aint been fishing! <<al einstene IAMCOUNTRY texas made lures. getcha some
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: gotreal formerly known as getreal]
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02/17/11 05:08 AM
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davo
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I can't help you much with this but it is a scientifically proven fact that fat people are more bouyant than skinny people so let that be some encouragement to you while you decide on a kayak.
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: davo]
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02/17/11 05:13 AM
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gotreal formerly known as getreal
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get something that paddles fast such a a hobie outback if you have 1000 for used one 
yup   if ye aint been skunked, ye aint been fishing! <<al einstene IAMCOUNTRY texas made lures. getcha some
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: gotreal formerly known as getreal]
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02/17/11 06:46 AM
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h4rdcore
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Could look at WS Ride 135 or the Heritage Redfish 12 or 14 I know they are right around that price if you get em used or last years model. There are many more, look for a wide beam mostly
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: h4rdcore]
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02/17/11 12:02 PM
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Mark Ray
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OK Big Game Cobra Fish and Dive OK Malibu II
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: Mark Ray]
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02/17/11 01:50 PM
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TexasSteve
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Thereis a cobra fish and dive listed on here for $1000 , trust me you will spend the other $300 buying al those add ons
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: Fish ZoMbiE]
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02/17/11 04:05 PM
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Mark Ray
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OK Malibu 2 xl is one of the cheapest options. Last I looked they were going for under $600 new at bass pro. They will hold 400 - 500 lbs. They are quite stable and the mother ship of YaknYota which is a pretty good recommendation alone.
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
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02/18/11 04:56 AM
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B_Rod
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OK Malibu 2 xl ....the mother ship of YaknYota which is a pretty good recommendation alone. 
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: B_Rod]
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02/18/11 08:48 AM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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IMO currently among the finest certainly. Comfy seat, but not easily paddled. Tank on & off the water. Heavy but Stable on the water. Will still turtle (flip) but not easy. Get sideways in the surf & they all turtle.  Question: Is a Cobra Fish n Dive  easier to paddle than a OK BigGame? & Is the OK BigGame a "Drier Ride"? 
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
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02/18/11 12:09 PM
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Shaun Russell
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I'm 6'2" 250lbs and I have a Ocean Kayak Endeavor.But my rear stays wet half of the time. I wish i would have gotten a yak that might ride higher in the water with my weight. If there is such a thing? 
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
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02/18/11 03:27 PM
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fwbret/txfishes
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This is a Hobie Outback with a 250 lb slob and 100 lbs of gear (3 day trip): 
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: fwbret/txfishes]
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02/18/11 05:25 PM
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h4rdcore
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as nice as a hobie outback is, he said he wanted to keep it around $700 I jsut dont see that happening
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Re: Yak for a fatazz
[Re: h4rdcore]
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02/18/11 06:56 PM
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fwbret/txfishes
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That was more of an answer to Shaun about being dry.
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