Help me decide....

BrokenPaddle · Post by **BrokenPaddle** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:59 pm

Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

VS.

Malibu Kayaks Stealth 12

Price is almost the same. Just wondering anyones advice.

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:00 am

You are looking at two very different kayaks. The only way to choose is to paddle them and not just for 5 minutes.

americanrobster · Post by **americanrobster** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:27 pm

Rik wrote:You are looking at two very different kayaks. The only way to choose is to paddle them and not just for 5 minutes.

I second that! I am looking to test paddle a Native Ultimate 14.5 for more than 5 minutes before I make a $1,000 dollar purchase.

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:28 pm

Rik wrote:You are looking at two very different kayaks. The only way to choose is to paddle them and not just for 5 minutes.

I wanted to help but those two kayaks are so different,I didn't know where to start.
Tell us something about yourself and your fishing styles/habits and maybe we can help.
For example.if you are a big guy who fishes with live bait and doesn't paddle more than a mile or two in a day of fishing,the Malibu would be the way to go.

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:30 pm

americanrobster wrote:
Rik wrote:You are looking at two very different kayaks. The only way to choose is to paddle them and not just for 5 minutes.
I second that! I am looking to test paddle a Native Ultimate 14.5 for more than 5 minutes before I make a $1,000 dollar purchase.

When is the last time you checked that price. They are over $1300 now?

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:38 pm

We just got in our Malibu 12 stealth. Sent me a private message if you would like more information or to set up a demo

americanrobster · Post by **americanrobster** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:20 pm

Redfisher wrote:
americanrobster wrote:
Rik wrote:You are looking at two very different kayaks. The only way to choose is to paddle them and not just for 5 minutes.
I second that! I am looking to test paddle a Native Ultimate 14.5 for more than 5 minutes before I make a $1,000 dollar purchase.
When is the last time you checked that price. They are over $1300 now?

I just wanted to prove that the kayak I want is over a 1,000 dollars... Sorry for the confusion...

BrokenPaddle · Post by **BrokenPaddle** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:06 pm

My weight fluctuates but anywhere from 150lbs to 170lbs. I think I just started gaining again. I'm 5' 7". I'll mainly fish rivers around VA. and occasionally want to be able to go out to the HRBT in the Chesapeake Bay.