Has anyone tried the Ambush kayak? It looks good but is it too heavy? Any info on it will be appreciated. By the way what kind of a load can it hold? Is it any good single hsnded.
Hunter Bunter
Depends on what you do. If you use a trolling motor, it isn’t bad. I wouldn’t want to paddle one any great distance. You can stand in it and it will carry some gear. If you are hunting ducks, probably a good choice. If you are stalking reds, maybe another model might be right for you. What are you going to use it for?
“Fishing and catching are two different things. Fishing is what I love; catching is a bonus.”–Papa, 1979
My use would be mostly fishing. I weigh about 300#'s therefore I need a kayak that offers a lot of bouyancy. Any suggestions on other kayaks that would fit my needs would be appreciated.
Hunter Bunter
I like my Tarpon by Wilderness Systems. I was 250 and could cruise at a pretty good clip with it. For a big man, this is a pretty good one. Where do you live? If in Charleston, call Marvin at Time Out Sports & Ski. They have a pond across the street and will let you try them. They carry the Wilderness Systems Tarpon and also Ocean Kayak models. 843-577-5979.
“Fishing and catching are two different things. Fishing is what I love; catching is a bonus.”–Papa, 1979
Thanks for the info/ I live in St. Matthews. I think that there is a dealer in Columbia.
Hunter Bunter
Hello again. Yes there are two dealers in Columbia. Adventure Carolina-796.4505 and River Runner Outdoor Center-771.0353. I am recovering from surgery, but if you want to try out my Tarpon, drop me a line. I am in Lexington, just five minutes from the lake. I would be happy to take you out for a test drive.
“Fishing and catching are two different things. Fishing is what I love; catching is a bonus.”–Papa, 1979
Thanks for the offer! I will let you know when my schedule will let me get together with you.
Hunter Bunter
Mckee Boykin–The Ambush is a bit of a bear trying to handle it with only on person, but it is a great boat to paddle. If you got a small trailer it will help out alot. Ocean Kayak also makes a kayak called Drifter that is a lot more managable and provides plenty of stability sitting or standing with places to store things and keeep them dry, and if the drifter is still a little big and unmanagable they just brought out a line called the Capers that is a little shorter, I have not got to paddle one yet, but if its like the Drifter it will be worth every penny.
It’s called Fishing, not Catching!
Jacob Beach
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Originally posted by Papa Where do you live? If in Charleston, call Marvin at Time Out Sports & Ski. They carry the Wilderness Systems Tarpon and also Ocean Kayak models. 843-577-5979.
Time Out has moved. They are now in Mt. Pleasant at 675A Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 388-6266 new web site: www.TimeOutSports.net
They are between Champion Yamaha and Palmetto Ford in the same building as the new Barnwell and Burwell tackle shop.