Kayak For A Big Person - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 03-17-2010, 06:58 PM

If your friend is from Ontario also, it would be a shorter drive to OEX Sunset Beach. I am sure Andy can hook you up for some test paddles there. The Ocean Kayak Trident 15 would also be a possibility at his size too. It is 15 1/2 feet long but only 29 inches wide, so it is also faster than the Big Game and Fish and Dive kayaks.

dsafety · 03-17-2010, 07:09 PM

There is a guy named Larry who frequently visits this forum. He is larger than your friend and has just spent a bunch of time tricking out what he calls the "Big Man's Kayak".

Hook up with Larry, who also goes by "The Cali Hookup" and you may find that he can share some useful info.

Bob

fishes · 03-17-2010, 07:41 PM

I'm the same size as your friend (Doug can second that) and I paddle an older Prowler 15. While it works fine for now, I am currently looking into the OK Trident 15 as well as the X-Factor. The Trident is a bit more in terms of cost when compared to the great deals OEX MB offers but I am still torn.

MalibuJohnny · 03-18-2010, 07:55 AM

Get one or at least try one out with Iceman at OEX Sunset Beach...
I have one and I not a small guy...not tall either...love it!

Have stood on it while fishing NPB...put two of my kids on it. Its a tank! (battleship)

It isnt the fastest but it is the most stable...in fact here is proof

WahooUSMA · 03-18-2010, 11:00 AM

I am 6-2 and 265 - No comments Premo, Kent or Josh! I had the X-Factor and while it is a nice and comfortable yak, it is as slow as they come. Even worse, when battling wind or currents, its tough. I have the Hobie Revo now and wouldn't trade it for the world. Currently, I am looking at the trident 15 or tarpon 160i for a back-up yak for my lazy ass friends. Both of these kayaks paddle well and will support big guys...Just my .02!

Sherm · 03-18-2010, 01:27 PM

I have to disagree. The Fish n Dive is the biggest barge on the water. I have been paddling one for 6 years and can attest to its slowness. Tons of storage and very stable though.

The wind effects it as well. Go down to OEX and try some out.

Gino · 03-18-2010, 02:13 PM

I would recomend only 3 boats for a guy that size. especially for a first kayak.

Malibu X-factor (be carefull of the back hatch if you have a larger bait tank)
Cobra Fish N' Dive
Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game.

I wouldnt go with anything Narrower than 31 inches for a guy weighing 300lbs. The higher you sit out of the water, the more tippy your kayak will be. So if your a guy that size and that tall, your probebly all Torso and have short legs.

I can see if your around 260, You can get away with going with a narrower(but longer) Kayak. But at 300lbs your pushing your limit. Any one of those 3 kayaks mentioned would definately work.

03-17-2010, 07:41 PM	#3
fishes Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 89	I'm the same size as your friend (Doug can second that) and I paddle an older Prowler 15. While it works fine for now, I am currently looking into the OK Trident 15 as well as the X-Factor. The Trident is a bit more in terms of cost when compared to the great deals OEX MB offers but I am still torn. __________________ <' )))><es

03-18-2010, 07:55 AM	#4
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	X Factor Get one or at least try one out with Iceman at OEX Sunset Beach... I have one and I not a small guy...not tall either...love it! Have stood on it while fishing NPB...put two of my kids on it. Its a tank! (battleship) It isnt the fastest but it is the most stable...in fact here is proof __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

03-18-2010, 11:00 AM	#5
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	Big Man I am 6-2 and 265 - No comments Premo, Kent or Josh! I had the X-Factor and while it is a nice and comfortable yak, it is as slow as they come. Even worse, when battling wind or currents, its tough. I have the Hobie Revo now and wouldn't trade it for the world. Currently, I am looking at the trident 15 or tarpon 160i for a back-up yak for my lazy ass friends. Both of these kayaks paddle well and will support big guys...Just my .02! __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

03-18-2010, 02:13 PM	#7
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	I would recomend only 3 boats for a guy that size. especially for a first kayak. Malibu X-factor (be carefull of the back hatch if you have a larger bait tank) Cobra Fish N' Dive Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game. I wouldnt go with anything Narrower than 31 inches for a guy weighing 300lbs. The higher you sit out of the water, the more tippy your kayak will be. So if your a guy that size and that tall, your probebly all Torso and have short legs. I can see if your around 260, You can get away with going with a narrower(but longer) Kayak. But at 300lbs your pushing your limit. Any one of those 3 kayaks mentioned would definately work. Last edited by Gino; 03-18-2010 at 02:15 PM. Reason: i candt swpeel reealy rell :P

03-17-2010, 06:58 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If your friend is from Ontario also, it would be a shorter drive to OEX Sunset Beach. I am sure Andy can hook you up for some test paddles there. The Ocean Kayak Trident 15 would also be a possibility at his size too. It is 15 1/2 feet long but only 29 inches wide, so it is also faster than the Big Game and Fish and Dive kayaks.

03-17-2010, 07:09 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	There is a guy named Larry who frequently visits this forum. He is larger than your friend and has just spent a bunch of time tricking out what he calls the "Big Man's Kayak". Hook up with Larry, who also goes by "The Cali Hookup" and you may find that he can share some useful info. Bob

03-18-2010, 01:27 PM	#6
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	I have to disagree. The Fish n Dive is the biggest barge on the water. I have been paddling one for 6 years and can attest to its slowness. Tons of storage and very stable though. The wind effects it as well. Go down to OEX and try some out.