X-Factor & P15 Trident - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

metalbob · 08-11-2008, 04:14 PM

I went from an X factor to a Trident because of the exact same reason. I noticed right off the bat it felt a little tippy, but after a couple of hours on the Kayak i felt right at home, stability is a non issue now and it has plenty of speed, the x factor did have a slower drift though(which i prefer) and it did have a lot more rigging options.I do miss the tankwell and rear hatch space on the X but i can get by with my Tridents tankwell.

im thinking about a rudder for the Trident.

overall im very happy with it, the rod pod is good for storing the rods below during questionable surf landings and is quite handy. and the sonar shield has been helpful for me i a few instances.

good luck!

METALBOB

SteveK · 08-11-2008, 04:37 PM

SF here's what you need.

Now you'll have more speed than the Trident, more useable room.
Check out Bassyaks.com
Bob, the solar sheild has helped you!!! That thing is a JOKE ,who ever thought that up should be fired!!! How'ed it help you --- it's behind the FF screen

Later
Steve

bluesquids · 08-11-2008, 04:41 PM

Wondering if you guys have the first generation XFactor with the smooth bottom or the 2nd generation with the ribbed bottom? I myself have noticed a pretty significant difference in performance between the two.

forefrazier · 08-11-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesquids

Wondering if you guys have the first generation XFactor with the smooth bottom or the 2nd generation with the ribbed bottom? I myself have noticed a pretty significant difference in performance between the two.

bsquid....I don't have any ribs on the bottom of mine...All smooth with exception the center keel portion. Didn't know there was one with ribs...Any pics?

dgax65 · 08-11-2008, 08:31 PM

You can see the channels from the inside of the hull in this picture

A little better overview here

and here

I test paddled an old X-Factor with out the channels. The hull feels more rigid with the channels. It also tracks well for a yak of its beam.

forefrazier · 08-12-2008, 06:13 AM

Thanks for posting the pics dgax. I definitely have the first gen with the smooth bottom.

metalbob · 08-11-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveK

SF here's what you need.

Now you'll have more speed than the Trident, more useable room.
Check out Bassyaks.com
Bob, the solar sheild has helped you!!! That thing is a JOKE ,who ever thought that up should be fired!!! How'ed it help you --- it's behind the FF screen

Later
Steve

Try spellcheck first?

yes the" SOLAR "sheild has helped me,it hides my schlong when i gotta take a wiz and prevents it from getting sunburnedlollollolits an opinion bro...

08-11-2008, 04:41 PM	#3
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	Wondering if you guys have the first generation XFactor with the smooth bottom or the 2nd generation with the ribbed bottom? I myself have noticed a pretty significant difference in performance between the two. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

08-11-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	You can see the channels from the inside of the hull in this picture A little better overview here and here I test paddled an old X-Factor with out the channels. The hull feels more rigid with the channels. It also tracks well for a yak of its beam. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

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08-11-2008, 04:14 PM	#1
metalbob King of Constipation Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Park Posts: 56	I went from an X factor to a Trident because of the exact same reason. I noticed right off the bat it felt a little tippy, but after a couple of hours on the Kayak i felt right at home, stability is a non issue now and it has plenty of speed, the x factor did have a slower drift though(which i prefer) and it did have a lot more rigging options.I do miss the tankwell and rear hatch space on the X but i can get by with my Tridents tankwell. im thinking about a rudder for the Trident. overall im very happy with it, the rod pod is good for storing the rods below during questionable surf landings and is quite handy. and the sonar shield has been helpful for me i a few instances. good luck! METALBOB

08-11-2008, 04:37 PM	#2
SteveK Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22	SF here's what you need. Now you'll have more speed than the Trident, more useable room. Check out Bassyaks.com Bob, the solar sheild has helped you!!! That thing is a JOKE ,who ever thought that up should be fired!!! How'ed it help you --- it's behind the FF screen Later Steve

08-12-2008, 06:13 AM	#6
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Thanks for posting the pics dgax. I definitely have the first gen with the smooth bottom.