Originally Posted by
Ornery Bob
Love to see you out there, Vic! If you're in the So Cal area, hit me up any time. I'm a big guy and I have an Outcast Super Fat Cat and I love it. It's a bit of a tank, but I like that. The inflatable seat and back are comfy and their 5 year warranty tells you something about the quality.
Before you buy a kayak, rent one and try it. I did and I didn't like it, but lots of guys love them, so try one first. After my one experience, I can tell you the only kayak I would consider is one of the ones you can pedal. Having to switch between my fishing rod and the paddle was a pain. I want that rod in my hands every minute.
I'm 66 years old, fat, and a pretty low level of fitness and I still get around great in the tube. I'll be huffing and puffing walking from the car to the beach, but once I'm in the water, I just relax, glide along and have a blast. If I can do a mile and back out to the end of the jetty, anyone can.