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Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« on: March 30, 2011, 07:30:18 PM »
Hey Guys,

                  I am thinking of getting a small sit in kayak , around 3 metres in length . I know of the Perception Blast , currently available at a southport shop for $699 . I have also seen via the net a yak called a Riot-Quest 10 HV but can't see a price for it .

Anyone know of any other contenders I should be looking at? It will be primarily used for skinny water fishing .

Dale, hows the red loon going?

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2011, 08:01:02 PM »
No advice sorry but is the sit in for more protection against those harmfull UV air rifle pellets  :o

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2011, 08:17:48 PM »
Dave have you checked out the Old Town Dirigo 106 Angler?

Works perfect for skinny water. I've been paddling one in places like Dumaresq, Stanley, Severn rivers etc.



http://oldtowncanoe.com.au/kayaks/dirigo106a.html


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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 01:59:24 AM »
How much does this model approximately retail fo Fitzy? Been thinking of getting rid of my double and down sizing to something like the Dirigo.

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2011, 06:34:08 AM »
C raig has this one down at Adventure Otlet

Looks the goods and in your $$ range mate

http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/product/index/products/recreational/impulse/impulse_10-0/

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2011, 06:39:25 AM »
Pam's happy with the red OT Loon111.  We had a maiden voyage from Twin Bridges to Savages on Sunday.  It's quick in the water, must be the red.  I like the look of the Dirigo.  Do you need 10' for a reason?  A 12 footer will be easier to paddle, and faster.  I prefer sit-ins now, it's easier to stick a rod up under the front when you get in thick cover and they need less water to float.  The centre of balance is a lot lower which makes them feel more stable. 

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2011, 09:31:39 AM »
How much does this model approximately retail fo Fitzy? Been thinking of getting rid of my double and down sizing to something like the Dirigo.


Dirigo 106 Standard (flame or cloud) 1149.oo
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Length: 3.2m
Width: 0.71m
Weight: 20kg
Capacity: 125kg



Dirigo 106 Angler (tan)   1299.oo
Spec - Same as 106 standar + has 2 x flush mount rod holders, Scotty Adjustable rod holder & anchor system.


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Length: 3.7m
Width: 0.71m
Weight: 22.2kg
Capacity: 145kg


Dirigo 120 Angler         1450.oo
Spec - Same as 120 standard + has 2 x flush mount rod holders, Scotty Adjustable rod holder & anchor system.


All made from variable layer polyethylene which acts like a laminate; more strength for less weight + is positive floatation with the foam core.




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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2011, 09:58:09 AM »
Do you need 10' for a reason?  A 12 footer will be easier to paddle, and faster.  I prefer sit-ins now, it's easier to stick a rod up under the front when you get in thick cover and they need less water to float.  The centre of balance is a lot lower which makes them feel more stable. 


Dale,
I currently have a Tarpon 100 sit on top , for portage in rapids or overland , that length works well .  Alison has shown interest in skinny water fishing , so thats the excuse for another yak .

Dave have you checked out the Old Town Dirigo 106 Angler?

Works perfect for skinny water. I've been paddling one in places like Dumaresq, Stanley, Severn rivers etc.

http://oldtowncanoe.com.au/kayaks/dirigo106a.html



Fitzy , I haven't checked that one out yet . I have noticed while using my Tarpon , skinny water fishing can be pretty hard on the yak , almost like you treat the yak like its stolen . That Dirigo looks too nice to submit to that punishment. :)

No advice sorry but is the sit in for more protection against those harmfull UV air rifle pellets  :o


Bushwhacker , have you seen the movie Zombieland? Woody Harleson 'takes care of' the zombies with a banjo in the film . A sit in yak could store more life preserving tools. ;D

Cheers,
Dave.

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2011, 12:20:57 PM »
Allison's welcome to borrow one of ours (Loon or Vapour) anytime she wants Dave.

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2011, 01:37:12 PM »
Dave,

If you want I can have a Dirigo 120 at Sweetwater Outlook on the weekend & you can grab it for a test paddle.

Toni has the 106 ATM.

Cheers,

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2011, 07:46:25 PM »
Dave,

If you want I can have a Dirigo 120 at Sweetwater Outlook on the weekend & you can grab it for a test paddle.

Toni has the 106 ATM.

Cheers,

fitz..




Thanks for the offer Fitzy , maybe not this weekend but we could organize a fish one arvo where you bring one along .

Went down the coast this afternoon , dropped into a couple of kayak dealers . Was impressed with the Riot-Quest for the price , also checked out the perception impulse .

If I decide on a 120 in size , the Dirigo does look very good . Another contender in that size range is the Wilderness Systems Pungo120 but I don't know what availability there is of it in Aus.

http://www.wildernesssystems.com.au/index.php?wilderness_systems=16&boat=10#

Cheers,
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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2011, 09:06:56 PM »
It's always a sit-in for me. The others feel like riding on a cork.

Fitzies worked well when I saw it. ( he didn't catch many fish tho )

With your bum at water level you can handle chop and swell better IMO.

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2011, 05:18:26 AM »
That Riot at 7 hungie looks the goods for dragin behind and shoot rapids

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2011, 12:09:57 PM »
Fitzy , I haven't checked that one out yet . I have noticed while using my Tarpon , skinny water fishing can be pretty hard on the yak , almost like you treat the yak like its stolen . That Dirigo looks too nice to submit to that punishment. :)
Cheers,

Dave.

Dave,
Doing Nautilus impersonations against fallen trees in rapids will mess them up every time.  From my limited experience, most Kayaks prefer to be on the surface not grinding themselves to pieces compliments of the raging hydraulic power of the water and the rapid bottom?

Contributing factor ya reckon?

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Re: Sit In Kayaks ( around 3 metres long )
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2011, 05:54:39 PM »
Jeff,

       At that 'family gathering' it took the wilds of that raging torrent to dislodge me from my seat .Whereas it was you that was battling the smooth water in trying to keep afloat , lucky for you a Mate lent you scuppers so that you could stay dry ;D

Maybe I should ask if there is a deal on buying two kayaks that way you can stay dry aswell , or won't the new wife allow that ? ::)

Cheers,
Dave.

 

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