Kayak Info please

**Orcadian** · 22-02-2008, 15:07

I am looking to buy a Sea Fishing Kayak and want to know just how stable they are. I am 6'5" tall and want as much leg room as possible so don't know which one to go for.

Can anyone offer any advice as to the best package to buy and the must have accessories.

Cheers Gregor..

**soakingwet** · 22-02-2008, 16:28

Most sit-on-tops are extremely stable. You would be advised to go to a large retailer, and look at all the options. Legroom is important, but remember that your legs won't be 'out straight', but bent to a certain degree to help with paddling and balance in waves.
We only have Bic Bilbao's, but my lad is 6ft 2 and manages well in this kayak.
Perhaps a Prowler would be suitable, they seem popular.
Have a search on the net to start with.
Ill have a poke around and post a link if I find the one I'm thinking of.

http://www.roho.co.uk/acatalog/Robin...yaks_1190.html

http://www.sit-on-tops.co.uk/

http://www.kayaksandpaddles.co.uk/ca...it-on-tops.htm

http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk/products/sit-on-tops.htm

http://www.bournemouthcanoes.co.uk/f...it-on-tops.htm

http://www.cheltenham-canoes.co.uk/f...top-kayaks.htm

**smudgertoo** · 25-02-2008, 22:41

Originally Posted by Orcadian

I am looking to buy a Sea Fishing Kayak and want to know just how stable they are. I am 6'5" tall and want as much leg room as possible so don't know which one to go for.

Can anyone offer any advice as to the best package to buy and the must have accessories.

Cheers Gregor..

hiya, I'm 6ft6 and the prowler 13 suits me fine

would of thought your most important bit of kit would be a good dry suit and some thermal undies up there.....brrrr

**iseaall** · 25-02-2008, 22:53

Hi Gregor
I'm 6ft2 and cuddly says the wife and the prowler 13 suits me

with a good dealer you will get the whole package
the only thing i'am going to change on mine after 12 months is the seat would like a solid back for the comfort

wet suit works for me but depends on the weather you get and when you want to go out

go for it its great fun and real good fishing they take some landing get a good landing net

**lagachette** · 12-03-2008, 19:35

Malibu X Factor were made for big guys. although they are slightly heavier than most kayak, they can easily handle tall and big. build quality is far superior to ocean prowlers. I think there's a difference between fitting in a kayk and being confortable

**pure** · 13-03-2008, 16:42

I have just been to Brighton Canoes to look at a Prowler 13 Its big, are you transporting these on roof racks

**digit** · 13-03-2008, 18:28

yes we do, not too bad once you get the hang of it. the p13 has a longer cockpit than the p15, I'm only a short ar5e so doesn't bother me but it has got the leg room for someone 6ft+
Cheers,
Chaz

**mike02380** · 13-03-2008, 18:33

i got a prowler trident, i;m 6'1 and my feet don't reach the end of the cockpit, plus i'm 16 stone and i have no probs. may be a bit heavier darent go near the scales

**Steinbeisser** · 13-03-2008, 23:05

I have sat in a Prowler Trident 15 and also an Prowler Elite 4.5. Both of these have sufficient leg room for me. I am, 6'4" and about 96-98kg. I think the Prowler 13 has a similar sized cockpit, but as stated, the Prowler 15 has less legroom.

Steinbeisser

**piscamaniac** · 13-03-2008, 23:36

Hate to go against the flow, but sometimes its necessary -I'm never happy going out to sea on a sit on top. And as your waters are a bit colder than ours, perhaps you'd be better off being more enclosed. Proper kayaks don't have to cost a fortune either http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/shop/pr...products_id=70
-just learn how to Eskimo roll baby and everything will be wicked!