Cap sized Pro Angler

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

I think this video also shows that some of the boats that people think are the most stable actually are not when the conditions get rough. High seat, little secondary stability, rough seas and inexperience add to disaster. As Eric said above having a paddle in your hand for bracing is key also.

[Siebler]

Id take the Trident 15 with a rudder over any boat I have ever paddled in those kind of conditions. The T160 and the Prowler 15 would be my next choices. So many people consider these as "tippy" but just like Eric and Jim said, stability is dependent on conditions.

Glad you mentioned Self Rescue practice Eric, was first thing that came to my mind when i saw video.

On that Subject, Maybe we should do a surf/self rescue clinic, What you think Eric? You are one of the best paddlers I know, might be a fun time.

[danjor]

I would have to agree, in bad weather I would rather be in a trident 15 than anything else, and I don't know why people think its unstable or easy to tip over, I fished on one for over 5 years and never accidentally tipped it over except for the occasional bad beach landing, I have also been in some seriously bad weather up north in it that I would never want to be in with my new x factors, almost makes me want to buy another trident right after I just spent forever selling mine. Haha

Originally Posted by Siebler

Id take the Trident 15 with a rudder over any boat I have ever paddled in those kind of conditions. The T160 and the Prowler 15 would be my next choices. So many people consider these as "tippy" but just like Eric and Jim said, stability is dependent on conditions.

Glad you mentioned Self Rescue practice Eric, was first thing that came to my mind when i saw video.

On that Subject, Maybe we should do a surf/self rescue clinic, What you think Eric? You are one of the best paddlers I know, might be a fun time.

[fishing-kayak]

Going out on such a bad weather? Wow, i can't imagine myself going out, but seems like you had quite an adventurous day.

[dorado50]

Not that bad out there...he needs to improve his seamanship skills! Ya just don't go sideways to the wind waves.

[Di$co]

I'm down CJ. I think for safety reasons no more then 6 in a class. We could do it in La Jolla since that is where most people will be beach launching around here it is always good to practice where you preach. We can do one up in Iceman's neck of the woods too if there is interest up there.

Originally Posted by Siebler

Id take the Trident 15 with a rudder over any boat I have ever paddled in those kind of conditions. The T160 and the Prowler 15 would be my next choices. So many people consider these as "tippy" but just like Eric and Jim said, stability is dependent on conditions.

Glad you mentioned Self Rescue practice Eric, was first thing that came to my mind when i saw video.

On that Subject, Maybe we should do a surf/self rescue clinic, What you think Eric? You are one of the best paddlers I know, might be a fun time.