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View Poll Results: Which Kayak should i get with Andy at the OEX Parking lot SUPER SALE?
X-factor 2 14.29%
Extreme - looks faster 4 28.57%
Stealth 14 8 57.14%
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:24 AM   #5
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I would rule out the X-factor since you already have one...unless they have one in pink.

I am about 30 lbs lighter than you and for some reason I remember them recomending the X-factor over the Extreme at OEX because of the width (stability). Its been a few years, so the Extreme may be a little different, but it is still an inch and a half shorter. I had a pro explorer prior to my X-Factor and the combination between the less width, and the rounder bottom made me roll it over a couple of times. The Extreme (I believe) is more flat on the bottom, so that should help stability wise.

I like the new stealths. I havent checked them out close, but I like the center live well, and not for the live well purpose, but for storage.

If I have one complaint about Malibu yak it is the fact that if the inside of your yak gets wet (which during hooping mine always does), its the red storage thingys (techincal term). I would love for them to come out with a solid plastic storage container so I could keep stuff drier.

So to answer your question....I would ask about the stability and paddling speed between the two while I was the there, and make my decision from there.

Oh and if you get a rudder, you may want to ask for a dutch one.
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