#1847834 - 03/15/2410:52 AM
Re: Kayak Wanted
[Re: Tall 1]
MikeV
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Registered: 07/07/03
Posts: 2476
Loc: Tolland
Jon,
I got a cheap (I think I paid $350) sit on (Lifetime Teton 10-11'?) at Dick's during Covid which I use rarely but want to keep. You are welcome to borrow it for a weekend. If works, you can pick one up at Dick's https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/f/sit...chType=Category for $479 or less if you wait for a sale. I also have an old sit in Pelican (not for sale), but you could borrow it to try it.
My son has a pair of Hobies (pedal/fin/rudder) down in Niantic a block from the Giant's Neck clubhouse. They are not for sale but my son or I could take you out to try them to see if you want to spring for a Hobie. He picked up them up used, one was a grand the other I am not sure. I believe new, they are $3K or more pending what bells and whistles you put on them. The Hobies are very stable, and move well. A good used one is probably a good investment if you are going to fish it frequently. I sent you a PM with my number.
Don P
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Registered: 05/03/07
Posts: 19732
Loc: CLINTON, CT
I believe at 6’1” I max out my Hobie’s leg extension for the pedal drive.
At 6’10” I don’t think there is a pedal drive kayak that would fit Jon anywhere near comfortably. I think Jon (at best) would need a PADDLE kayak (at best). Those may not even be comfortable for leg room and foot rests that are far enough away…his feeey would be past the stern of the yak.
Don P
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Loc: CLINTON, CT
Everyone can stop bothering Bob/kayak fisher….his Perception Pescador Pilot has joined my fleet.
Borrowed Rich/TheFishMan’s Highlander with roof rack to pick it up yesterday since my Jeep Grant Cherokee doesn’t have cross bars on the roof rack yet.
Thanks again Bob! Good seeing you off the ice for a change. What a great spot for a fisherman and clammer like you!
#1848124 - 03/28/2411:18 AM
Re: Kayak Wanted
[Re: Tall 1]
Don P
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Loc: CLINTON, CT
6’5”er is a peanut.
I think most kayaks are designed for 6’3” and under…but some will do or can be modified a bit for longer foot braces.
Good Luck Jon & let us know what you find that fits you at 6’10”. My buddy Raf who fishes with me is 6’8” and we haven’t tried him in any of my 8 kayaks yet. I do plan to sell 3 of my kayaks fairly soon…..2 single sea kayak sit ins, and 1 2-piece kayak sit in (41* North) great for throwing inside a vehicle without hassling with tie downs or overnight exterior theft.
#1848126 - 03/28/2411:25 AM
Re: Kayak Wanted
[Re: Don P]
JohnS
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Registered: 01/19/02
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Loc: Wallingford/Florida
Originally Posted By: Don P
Everyone can stop bothering Bob/kayak fisher….his Perception Pescador Pilot has joined my fleet.
Borrowed Rich/TheFishMan’s Highlander with roof rack to pick it up yesterday since my Jeep Grant Cherokee doesn’t have cross bars on the roof rack yet.
Thanks again Bob! Good seeing you off the ice for a change. What a great spot for a fisherman and clammer like you!
Don P something went wrong the left part of the pic is messed up. It’s almost as if there is a hole in the sky.
I decided on a lightly used Old Town Topwater 120 with paddle. The guy bought it for his wife and she used it 3 times so it’s like new. It has a 500 lb capacity, is very stable and seems well built. All the reviews on it were solid, although a lot of guys use the pedal model now a days. Nice open cockpit with good legroom (nothing will be perfect) and comfortable and adjustable seat. This should be just fine for what I plan to use it for. I hope to pick it up on Saturday.
Don P
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Loc: CLINTON, CT
Congrats Jon!
Lots of room which is good…..but for ergonomics you’ll want to relocate forward the adjustable side wall pegs at least to brace your feet against. It will be more efficient to paddle, and take a lot of force off your lower back too
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