[mitch]

does any one have any comment on the viking nemo. i am only 14 and know exactly what i can do re: rod holders/storage but dont want a u-beaut yak and have a budget of no more than $1200. however this must include everything eg; roof racks, rod holders, yak.

mitch

 

[Ironsides]

I tried one yesterday for the first time and was very impressed. Only reason I am not considering one is the capacity which is 130kg, I weigh 110 plus tackle so I will probably go for an Espri.
My opinion and I dont have a yak yet is its seems to be great value.

Ian

 

[PeterJ]

Crikey mitch 1200 will get you alot more than a nemo. Even if you get an espri fairly cheap you would have plenty left. It's worth looking around.

I think the new wavedance kingfisher will be around the 800 mark without rudder.

 

[HiRAEdd]

The Viking was my starter kayak and I think it's great for that purpose. For the size it's very stable and at your age will be more than big enough. I now have a bigger kayak but a friend of mine borrows my Nemo when we go out and he's taken it several kilometers offshore in up to 2 metre waves and he had no real concerns about his saftey or abiltity to stay onboard.

 

[justcrusin]

Crikey mitch 1200 will get you alot more than a nemo. Even if you get an espri fairly cheap you would have plenty left. It's worth looking around.

Three topics ago in this forum this is a question on deformed hull. Its actually about a espri on ebay for $500. Might be worth a look. I've asked the seller a question on the hull but havn't recieved a reply yet.

Cheers Dave

 

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[milansek]

HI MITCH the nemo is a good small yak and will do must things you want . in its price range its had to beat rrp $799 good luck.

 

[Dodge]

Hi Mitch and welcome.

Being only 14 you will grow both in size, and in your fishing challenges, and considering these factors I would suggest the longest yak that your budget will permit, and that may save a kayak upgrade later.

 

[mitch]

thanks for the comments so far. i live in rocky and it will only be used for light outside/river use. im still always looking for a cheap 2nd hand one near rocky though.

 

[bazzoo]

hey mitch, hows it going champion , how lucky are you , loving fishing and paddling as well , people dont usally come to this wisdom till there much older, champ, i would look at an espri, its longer and faster and would be nicer to paddle and you can buy one new with 2 rod holders , seat , paddle holder and handle for $1000.00, and they look really smick, good on you champion