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ALS Mako · #1 05-20-2018, 12:36 PM

hey fellas, looking to buy a kayak (been meaning to for a long time), well i ain't got 2 grand to get a top of the line. was just wondering if anybody has any experience with vibe kayaks. price point looks reasonable. just curious.

msgdan · #2 05-20-2018, 01:29 PM

What type of waters are you looking to fish....rivers, bays, ocean....lakes ? I am partial to Hobies, but I mainly fish in the ocean....and that will be over your price range.......

I would look into a Wilderness Tarpon 120.......it's a great all around kayak and will be great for whatever you are looking to do.......Just my opinion...of course.

Danny V

fishingmortgageman · #3 05-20-2018, 03:19 PM

Hi Steve,

I have a hobie quest sit on top kayak fully rigged for fishing for sale. I think that it would be in your price range and I could give you a good deal on it. PM me or call me if you are interested.

Ken Lyons · #4 05-20-2018, 03:59 PM

Check out Pelican for new yaks.

fishingbuddies · #5 05-20-2018, 04:10 PM

I tried the tarpoon 120. Its fast but not comfy. Cant stand in it either (29 inches wide). My buddy is selling his if interested with a carbon paddle. More sports car than SUV. Have a feelfree lure10 and its advertised as light n stable...i beg to differ. The seat is very comfy but heavy. Its 34 wide but still not as stable to cast n fish standing up as ide like. I keep going back to my Old Town Predator. Love that thing so much i bought the 13ft version too. They are fishing specific machines. Love the predator!!
Look into the Brooklyn kayak co. too. They are generic knockoffs from china of the major brands.
My buddy has a pedal drive model from them thru amazon for $1400.
Cant beat that with a stick.
Vibes are a good bang for your buck too.
Good luck. Try craigs list too.

NJSquatch · #6 05-21-2018, 08:36 AM

i picked up a Vibe Yellowfin 100 this winter used on Craiglist and enjoy it as a throw and go alternative to the boat for ponds and small lakes...it is plenty stable and the chair is comfortable....haven't tried to stand in it yet but going to imagine it will be a little tippy...def get a SOT

ALS Mako · #7 05-21-2018, 05:46 PM

thanks for the info guys. eric, thanks for the offer, but i'm just not ready to pull the trigger yet (still saving up). just doing research.

Geauxstillers · #8 05-30-2018, 10:23 AM

I have a Vibe 130 that I picked up last year. (for reference, I've owned several Hobies, and I also have a Wilderness Systems Ride 13X).

For the price point, the vibe is tough to beat. It's very stable- I can stand and fly fish from it- it's quick, gets on plane easy, and is quite comfortable. If you want to do mods or add, it's nice having the starports and rails, they integrate a dedicated areas for a fishfinder that makes it super easy, and it's a very dry yak. I have a back that acts up every now and then, and I can fish all day in it without being uncomfortable. The only item included that is a waste it the paddle- it's a piece of junk, but pretty much every paddle included is, so that's expected.

I personally think they're all good- every brand has strengths and weaknesses- it all comes down to personal preference, and your personal height/weight.