offshore kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPatrick · 11-15-2012, 06:38 PM

I love my 15. Great offshore. Manta rays aren't big here so can't comment on it. The 160 is great. I suggest you find people that will let you take each offshore when there's wind chop. See which one handles your size the best. Always test paddle.

Amish Ed · 11-15-2012, 10:16 PM

I love my Manta 14. Very stable and fast enough. Not great for surf launching as there's not much below deck storage. The 160 is better for the storage issue, but can be a bitch to land in the surf. Very fast, not as stable as the Manta 14. Trident has great storage, but I'm not sure on the paddling characteristics. What ever you do, do what Patrick suggested and try each one. I'm sure you have a kayak shop that will let you test them out. If they don't give free demos, see if they'll rent them to you and apply the rental fees towards your purchase.

11-15-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Trident I love my 15. Great offshore. Manta rays aren't big here so can't comment on it. The 160 is great. I suggest you find people that will let you take each offshore when there's wind chop. See which one handles your size the best. Always test paddle.

11-15-2012, 10:16 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I love my Manta 14. Very stable and fast enough. Not great for surf launching as there's not much below deck storage. The 160 is better for the storage issue, but can be a bitch to land in the surf. Very fast, not as stable as the Manta 14. Trident has great storage, but I'm not sure on the paddling characteristics. What ever you do, do what Patrick suggested and try each one. I'm sure you have a kayak shop that will let you test them out. If they don't give free demos, see if they'll rent them to you and apply the rental fees towards your purchase. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!