Comfortable kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishhawk · 07-10-2010, 06:38 AM

Looking to get a new kayak soon. Since I have had back problems in the past, I was wondering if these yaks I've been looking at are comfortable. I'm mostly going to use it in the bays, but I really want a yak to go to the La Jolla Kelp. Right now I'm in between an Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 angler ($699), or the W.S. Tarpon 14($850). I would be putting the best backrest that I could get on it.
I plan on renting some soon at OEX, I know they have the Tarpon, but I just wanted to get some experienced opinions about the subject. I've heard kayak fishing can be rough on the back, anyone have this problem?
BTW, I liked these yaks cause they seem to be a good value. I'd love to get something fancy like a hobie pedal drive, but I'd like to keep it under $900.
Thanks for any help!

07-10-2010, 06:38 AM	#1
Fishhawk Junior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alpine Posts: 6	Comfortable kayak? Looking to get a new kayak soon. Since I have had back problems in the past, I was wondering if these yaks I've been looking at are comfortable. I'm mostly going to use it in the bays, but I really want a yak to go to the La Jolla Kelp. Right now I'm in between an Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 angler ($699), or the W.S. Tarpon 14($850). I would be putting the best backrest that I could get on it. I plan on renting some soon at OEX, I know they have the Tarpon, but I just wanted to get some experienced opinions about the subject. I've heard kayak fishing can be rough on the back, anyone have this problem? BTW, I liked these yaks cause they seem to be a good value. I'd love to get something fancy like a hobie pedal drive, but I'd like to keep it under $900. Thanks for any help!