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Native Ultimate Paddlers - A Cautionary Tale
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Re: Native Ultimate Paddlers - A Cautionary Tale
That's what I am talking about. Welcome to the family.
Being out on the water in the kayak is the prize. Catching fish is the bonus.
Steve
Steve
Re: Native Ultimate Paddlers - A Cautionary Tale
Nice! Glad you came around..... Now I'm even more comfy, I was just waiting for the moment I would have to rescue and pull you to shore...
Re: Native Ultimate Paddlers - A Cautionary Tale
Man that's a big 'ol flag on the stern.
From the museum of what it's worth, I bought one of the below from Harbor Freight and put it on the kayak. $5.
![Image](http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/160x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_18452.jpg)
I don't know how many "red flag gizmos" flew/broke off the kayak before I ended up using an older hunting safety vest. The mesh seems to survive longer than a solid. The reflective material is a bonus.
You can cut that Harbor Freight one in half. It's pretty big.
I attached it using one of these bungy gizmos. Comes off really easy when you want it to. Stays on when you want it to.
![Image](http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2009/05/ball-bungee-1.jpg)
If you don't cut the vest, you have the added bonus of being able to be the construction dude from the Village People. Comes in handy at the PFTS weigh ins - you never know when you'll have to redirect traffic or if a mad version of the "YMCA"/"In the Navy" is going to break out. Is that Rik behind those Foster Grants?
![Image](http://nomaspantalonesblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/village-people-construction-worker.jpg?w=360&h=400)
From the museum of what it's worth, I bought one of the below from Harbor Freight and put it on the kayak. $5.
![Image](http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/160x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_18452.jpg)
I don't know how many "red flag gizmos" flew/broke off the kayak before I ended up using an older hunting safety vest. The mesh seems to survive longer than a solid. The reflective material is a bonus.
You can cut that Harbor Freight one in half. It's pretty big.
I attached it using one of these bungy gizmos. Comes off really easy when you want it to. Stays on when you want it to.
![Image](http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2009/05/ball-bungee-1.jpg)
If you don't cut the vest, you have the added bonus of being able to be the construction dude from the Village People. Comes in handy at the PFTS weigh ins - you never know when you'll have to redirect traffic or if a mad version of the "YMCA"/"In the Navy" is going to break out. Is that Rik behind those Foster Grants?
![Image](http://nomaspantalonesblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/village-people-construction-worker.jpg?w=360&h=400)
JB
Re: Native Ultimate Paddlers - A Cautionary Tale
Hornbeck with a Native seat?shamus wrote:Was it a cigar worth saving ?
On a serious note:
I've noticed that even when beaching on a good day the Native takes on a fair amount of water.
I've thought of either adding a new boat to the garage or just making a change.
What are the suggestions for a new boat with the following criteria:
Weight - I just don't want to lug around a heavy KAYAK.
Standing - Not a big deal for me I don't enjoy standing in a kayak, just a swim waiting to happen
Seat- Love the seat in the native
Storage- Just needs room for a crate I've learned to down size my gear.
Color- Yellow ( I like a fast kayak)
Paddling-The Tarpon 160 was my ideal kayak for speed- seat sucked.
So what's out there gentlemen?
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Re: Native Ultimate Paddlers - A Cautionary Tale
Please tell me you have invested in a Bow rope to keep this on in the back of the truck.
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