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Skeg vs. rudder

Looking at getting my first sit in. Any insight on skeg vs rudder pros and cons? Will be at least 16-17 ft long

Started Jul 5, 2012

Skeg vs rudder

Looking at getting my first sit in. Any insight on skeg vs rudder pros and cons? Will be at least 16-17 ft long

Started Jun 29, 2012

Standing/ Casting in a Tarpon 160. Thoughts/ experience?
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I want to get a tarpon 160 for speed and ability for going long distances. I am spoiled with the stability of my Original 2000 " The Ride". Can i stand and cast in the 160? Any input would be helpful.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Zilkowsky Jun 12, 2012.

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Skeg vs. rudder

Looking at getting my first sit in. Any insight on skeg vs rudder pros and cons? Will be at least 16-17 ft long
Jul 5, 2012
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Jul 5, 2012
Coaster replied to Lance Nicke's discussion Standing in a Ride 135
"Jackson cudas have a stap to grab onto tied at the front of the cockpit to help you pull yourself up. I stole the idea and put one on my ride. I have bad knees and it fixed my problems"
Jun 29, 2012
Coaster posted a discussion

Skeg vs rudder

Looking at getting my first sit in. Any insight on skeg vs rudder pros and cons? Will be at least 16-17 ft long
Jun 29, 2012
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Mike Zilkowsky replied to Coaster's discussion Standing/ Casting in a Tarpon 160. Thoughts/ experience?
"I have a Tarpon 120. I am able to stand in it but casting is a little more difficult. I purchased the Scotty Kayak Stabilizers. They are amazing for this. I installed them on my front slide trax at the very front. I installed some angle aluminium…"
Jun 12, 2012
Coaster replied to Coaster's discussion Standing/ Casting in a Tarpon 160. Thoughts/ experience?
"thanks for the insight"
May 27, 2012
Coaster replied to Coaster's discussion Standing/ Casting in a Tarpon 160. Thoughts/ experience?
"thanks for the insight"
May 27, 2012
Jay Brooks replied to Coaster's discussion Standing/ Casting in a Tarpon 160. Thoughts/ experience?
"I have had both the Ride and a T160. I have to agree with Rob that the Tarpon 160 was built to be the fastest fishing kayak on the market, so the stability needed for standing was given up for speed. It can be done with ALOT of practice but…"
May 27, 2012
Rob Knoles replied to Coaster's discussion Standing/ Casting in a Tarpon 160. Thoughts/ experience?
"I have an 06 and older 02 or so Tarpon. I would not try it standing. The 160 is a great kayak for a lot of reasons, but standing is not one of them. Of course this is my opinion. Others may have other thoughts. The Ride and Commander are made for…"
May 26, 2012
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Standing/ Casting in a Tarpon 160. Thoughts/ experience?

I want to get a tarpon 160 for speed and ability for going long distances. I am spoiled with the stability of my Original 2000 " The Ride". Can i stand and cast in the 160? Any input would be helpful.See More
May 26, 2012
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May 26, 2012
Erbil Songur left a comment for Coaster
"The fish kind is grouper.İt is sea fish.it is 33 lbs.If you want to see ı have a video for this fish on my page."
Oct 1, 2011
Erbil Songur left a comment for Coaster
"Hi Coaster.(my english is very poor.sorry) I go to sea fishing with my tarpon 160.İt is very speedy and stable when sit.I don't afraid any weather.I go to 15 km.one a day with my tarpon.when I fishing a windy and wavy day, little boats go…"
Oct 1, 2011
James Halsell left a comment for Coaster
"I can stand on my 160, but very wobbly and wouldn't want to cast or fight a fish while doing so. I am 6' 1" and weigh 220lbs though.At your size you could probably stand ok on a day with no wind, but no where near as easy or stable as…"
Sep 29, 2011
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CJ Siebler left a comment for Coaster
"I wouldnt say youll stand with ease on the 160.  The 140 will be better but even still these are performance boats.  To better know how the boat will react to you I would need to know your height/weight.   One other option to look at…"
Sep 28, 2011

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Love the outdoors: Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, BBQ and of course Kayaking.
Kayak(s) of Choice?
Wilderness Systems Ride Generation 1 2000. Jackson cuda, WS Tsunami 175. Hope to be getting a tarpon 160 very soon. A family yak is in the forcast too:Jackson Big Tuna
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Husband to a great wife and father to an adorable little girl
Favorite Places to Paddle
Witchita Wildlife Refuge- S.W. Oklahoma, Red river- S. Oklahoma, My families private 30acre lake, Illinois river- Tahlequah Oklahoma, lake tenkiller

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At 8:11am on October 1, 2011, Erbil Songur said…
The fish kind is grouper.İt is sea fish.it is 33 lbs.If you want to see ı have a video for this fish on my page.
At 8:02am on October 1, 2011, Erbil Songur said…
Hi Coaster.(my english is very poor.sorry) I go to sea fishing with my tarpon 160.İt is very speedy and stable when sit.I don't afraid any weather.I go to 15 km.one a day with my tarpon.when I fishing a windy and wavy day, little boats go out.I love my kayak because I a feel safe always.I am 5' 9'' and 154 lbs.I did not try for stand on my kayak because I don't need stand on my kayak.I thing you can't stand on tarpon 160 when fishing.
At 9:59pm on September 29, 2011, James Halsell said…
I can stand on my 160, but very wobbly and wouldn't want to cast or fight a fish while doing so. I am 6' 1" and weigh 220lbs though.At your size you could probably stand ok on a day with no wind, but no where near as easy or stable as your ride. Not to say the 160 isn't stable, because it has great secondary stability. It just wasn't made for standing. She was made for gliding,which transfers to an easier leisurely paddle or speed when you need it.
At 2:18pm on September 28, 2011, CJ Siebler said…

I wouldnt say youll stand with ease on the 160.  The 140 will be better but even still these are performance boats.  To better know how the boat will react to you I would need to know your height/weight.

 

One other option to look at is the new 135's.  They are faster and more efficient yet still have that amazing stability.  they are even better designed for the standing thing than your current ride.

 

You can shoot me an email at cj@kayakfishingsupplies.com if you want to discuss boats a little more.

 
 
 

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