Rambling thoughts on things to buy, build and/or just try out related to Canoes & Kayaks.
- BOATS!!
- X-Factor by Malibu Kayaks with following buying options
- $999 + $120 shipping at http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/servlet/the-1116/Malibu-X-dsh-Factor-Kayak/Detail
- $973 w/free shipping at http://www.sportinggoodscentral.com/products/view.aspx?sku=6998841&af=1727&cse=1727&gclid=CI2bg971_bQCFU6mPAod7xUA9A
- bass pro has it for about 1K
- $830 for the extreme; http://www.wayfair.com/Malibu-Kayaks-LLC-X-13-Kayak-MK13-QLY1007.html
- $1050 for x-factor; http://www.wayfair.com/Malibu-Kayaks-LLC-Extreme-Kayak-MK01-QLY1002.html
- $935 x-factor; http://www.wayfair.com/Malibu-Kayaks-LLC-X-Factor-Fish-and-Dive-Kayak-MK07-05-FD-mk07-09-fd-QLY1009.html
- $988 on amazon w/free shipping; http://www.amazon.com/Malibu-Kayaks-X-Factor-Package-Kayak/dp/B003A25XDO/
- Field & Stream 12' Eagle Run Kayak. Dick's has it on regular price of $550 at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3986135. Rated at 500 lbs, but a lot of complaints about foot pegs falling off.
- Maybe the Old Town Guide 119 – a single person canoe rated to 450 lbs available at Dick's for $429; http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11544093
- Wilderness Systems Ride 115, http://www.wildernesssystems.com/product/index/products/recreational/ride_2012/ride_115_2012/, can hold 500 lbs, too, but at a much higher (est. $900) price point.
- 2012 clearance for $844 w/shipping at Kayak City; http://www.kayakcity.com/wilderness-systems-ride-115-kayak-2012-closeout/
- REI will let you pick up a BLUE one for $869; http://www.rei.com/product/831327/wilderness-systems-ride-115-sit-on-top-kayak-20112012
- And a few on Amazon for similar prices
- Sea Eagle RazorLite (inflatable w/500 lbs capacity); https://www.seaeagle.com/
- X-Factor by Malibu Kayaks with following buying options
- Outdoor Storage Ideas
- build a long totally covered box like found in http://www.ukseakayakguidebook.co.uk/storage_solutions/art_storage_solutions.htm
- tarp-covered custom setup; http://www.mykayakingbuddies.com/my-quirky-canoe/kayak-storage-rack-27488.html
- Some pre-built medal stands
- Trailers
- aluminum trailers; http://www.trailex.com/
- THE WINNER – RIGHT ON TRAILER FROM ATLANTA; http://www.rightontrailer.com
- Winter Paddling
- "cheap" ($250) dry suit; http://www.mythicdrysuits.com/
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