Originally Posted by
kgselect
I have an Ocean Kayak, Malibu 2. I first used a Malibu 2 in Kailua Beach, Oahu. My son & I rented the kayak, launched it off the beach & paddled to an island about 1/2 mile out. The conditions were moderately choppy with a trade wind of about 15-20mph. I was impressed with the kayak's stability and maneuverability. I never felt like we would tip over on the water. One note, there are a lot of kayak rentals out there at Kailua Beach & 95% of those are Ocean Kayaks. They rent Ocean Kayaks at King Harbor also. Maybe that says something about their ruggedness, safety and ease of use. Hope this helps.