X-Wing slider?????? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Corey · 07-16-2007, 07:59 AM

I got to check out the prototype of this last weekend. I'm not sure when it will be out, but I'll do a little homework and report back.

madscientist · 07-16-2007, 08:21 AM

I know someone that would probably cut a hole in the front there. For when he gets lonely.

Obviously not designed for surf launches.

Corey · 07-16-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Obviously not designed for surf launches.

It should work fine for surf launching as it locks into position. Also it will elevate your electronics so that they do not get as wet as often. Pretty cool deal.

madscientist · 07-16-2007, 09:00 AM

I guess it would be okay in small surf. I was just thinking it could be a problem in big surf. Would be great in the bays or otherwise. How much does it weigh?

Corey · 07-16-2007, 09:06 AM

The weight depends on how much stuff you mount on it and put inside, of course, but it should be very light before adding anything to it. It is rotomolded plastic and hollow inside.

Word from Malibu Kayaks is that it should be available in 1-2 months. OEX should have it as soon as it's available. That's all the info I've got, so stay tuned.

cabojohn · 07-16-2007, 03:28 PM

I like dash board cuz it can hold both my beers at the same time thank you, but where the heck did they put the gawd day-um steering wheel?

dgax65 · 07-16-2007, 08:58 AM

With that thing installed you'd have to take a swim just to get to the forward hatch. I think I'll pass.

zeelaagee · 07-19-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

With that thing installed you'd have to take a swim just to get to the forward hatch. I think I'll pass.

Roger that DG. It looks cool- but the forward hatch becomes useless unless you hit land or call a buddy for assistance.

07-16-2007, 07:59 AM	#1
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	I got to check out the prototype of this last weekend. I'm not sure when it will be out, but I'll do a little homework and report back. __________________

07-16-2007, 08:21 AM	#2
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I know someone that would probably cut a hole in the front there. For when he gets lonely. Obviously not designed for surf launches. __________________

07-16-2007, 09:00 AM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I guess it would be okay in small surf. I was just thinking it could be a problem in big surf. Would be great in the bays or otherwise. How much does it weigh? __________________

07-16-2007, 09:06 AM	#5
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	The weight depends on how much stuff you mount on it and put inside, of course, but it should be very light before adding anything to it. It is rotomolded plastic and hollow inside. Word from Malibu Kayaks is that it should be available in 1-2 months. OEX should have it as soon as it's available. That's all the info I've got, so stay tuned. __________________

07-16-2007, 08:58 AM	#7
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	With that thing installed you'd have to take a swim just to get to the forward hatch. I think I'll pass. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

07-16-2007, 03:28 PM	#6
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	I like dash board cuz it can hold both my beers at the same time thank you, but where the heck did they put the gawd day-um steering wheel?