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08/23/11 11:07 PM
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christian myrick
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Has anyone paddled a raptor? Santa cruse kayaks. I want one bad. Looks like you could stand up and throw a net with ease. It is a sit in that you can re_enter in the water if you had to. Dont know where to try/buy one.
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 Re: Raptor
[Re: christian myrick]
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08/24/11 12:22 PM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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this what your talking about?  Might have to contact them directly. Then you can ask them for a list of distributors/sales locations in your area. Just an observation: the triangular shape provides nice stability but looks like it might create a lot of drag. havent gotten any reviews from someone that has actually paddled one. if you get a chance please let us hear about it.
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Re: Raptor
[Re: Fish ZoMbiE]
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08/24/11 12:32 PM
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Neumie
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I'm not sure where to purchase one either. Here's a very thorough review from TKF: CLICK
"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Raptor
[Re: Neumie]
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08/24/11 12:39 PM
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Daveg99
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standing in kayaks is over rated.
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Re: Raptor
[Re: Daveg99]
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08/24/11 03:57 PM
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HERROUTDOORS
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It has been out for a little while, don't like it.
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Re: Raptor
[Re: HERROUTDOORS]
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08/24/11 07:40 PM
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FishR2099
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Looks like a freaking UFO
--------  Fish ON!
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Re: Raptor
[Re: FishR2099]
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08/24/11 08:25 PM
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Daveg99
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If they made a sit on top version it would be better.
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Re: Raptor
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08/24/11 10:35 PM
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christian myrick
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It does look diffrent. I contacted the company and asked how to give one a try, we may get one localy. I have paddled many canoes and kayaks in both salt and fresh water. The boat I have now is ok scrambler, raptor is suposed to be faster. Standing up in a yak may not always be the best option, but when I throw my net I like to.
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Re: Raptor
[Re: christian myrick]
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08/25/11 11:51 AM
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christian myrick
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another advantage to being able to stand in a yak is sight fishing. Gigging rays and flounder, bow fishing etc.
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Re: Raptor
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08/25/11 01:40 PM
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Mark Ray
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standing in kayaks is over rated. Only by dudes with bad balance. The ability to stand is almost a nessesity for the following: Flyfisherman Bass fishermen who precision flip/pitch with baitcasters Flats fisherman who sight cast
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Re: Raptor
[Re: exracer250 - "Charlie"]
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08/25/11 07:58 PM
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christian myrick
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I spoke with santa cruse kayaks, they said high trails outfitters will be getting a demo.
High trails outfitters
972 272 3353
3610 marquis dr. garland, tx
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Re: Raptor
[Re: christian myrick]
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08/25/11 08:47 PM
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bert
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Bobby is the man to talk to if you call High Trails Canoe, good folks over there and very knowledgable.
Bert
"Ipsa scientia potestas est"-Knowledge in itself is power - Sir Francis Bacon
"Beware the lolipop of mediocrity, one lick and you could suck forever" - unknown author
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08/26/11 01:11 AM
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fredfarmer
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Bobby is the man to talk to if you call High Trails Canoe, good folks over there and very knowledgable. x2! And they have a TON of yaks there...
My dog's breath smells like cat food...
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Re: Raptor
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08/26/11 02:56 AM
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makenmend
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I was on that trip with the wood boat and I can vouch for the stability ,speed, ect,as pionted out the only drawback was the draft,so not the best for fast shallow rivers, but she came through the Devils pretty dam well and that's a real good test.
MM
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