Jim McC

Well, I decided to go with the Mini X, and it's on it's way. $399 for the 2012 recreational model, plus $49 shipping to a hub near me. Now I just need to wait for these lakes to thaw. I'm trying to decide on which seat to buy. If you have any opinions, please see my other thread. Thanks.

No one has an opinion on these seats? Or something better for about $70 or less? Thanks.

I'm looking at these 2 seats for my Mini X kayak. Which do you think would be better and more comfortable? Unless there's a better choice for $70 shipped. Thanks. 1) Surf to Summit Outfitter Tall Back 2) Seaairsports Outback

Thanks Hanover. The Ascend D10T is a SOT kayak, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy the Mini X. The problem with the Mini X is the closest Malibu dealer is 156 miles away. I cannot find anyone else closer, that has the Mini X for me to check out.

Hookedahawg, thanks for posting that video review. I'm 99% sure I'm going to go with the Mini X. I'm 5' 10" tall, and the Mini X is 33" wide. Does an 8' long paddle sound right? Thanks.

Thanks DarrenM. I know the Mini X is a very nice kayak, from what I've read. I have no Malibu dealers anywhere near me though to see one. Can you tell me a little more about the Ascend D10T? Build quality, plastic thickness, etc? Thanks a lot.

Thanks. Did you get my PM?

Thanks JKay, that's good to hear.

Austin Kayak does not sell Malibu. I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy the Mini X.

Are they a reputable company to buy from? I'm thinking of buying a kayak from them. Thanks.

Do you know if the stores stock the D10T? Do you know if the hull is indeed "thin"? These 2 kayaks are within 7 inches length of each other. Since the Mini X is 12 lbs. lighter, doesn't that reason that the Mini X may actually have thinner hull material?

75 views and no opinions?

I'm considering these 2 sit on top kayaks for fishing. Is the Mini X worth the extra money(about $200)? Is either one a clear winner? Is the Ascend a decent quality, stable kayak? Thanks. Mini X - 9' 3" long, 33" wide, 325 lb. weight capacity, 40 lbs. Reviews say it is very stable Ascend D10T - 10' long, 34" wide, 350 lb. weight capacity, 52 lbs. Stability unknown, new model

No one wants to post a pic of their kayak rack? Dog gonnit !!!

Thanks guys. Does anyone have a pic of your rack you could post?

Whether it's all year round or just for the winter, how do you store it? Do you have it on some sort of rack, or on sawhorses? Do you cover it with a tarp? If stored in the garge, how do you do that? Some sort of rack, or suspended from rafters? Thanks.

Thanks. I'm talking about water coming up thru the scupper holes due to my 240 lbs. if not plugged. That shouldn't be a problem?

Would the Ride 115 be considered a "dry ride" for someone weighing 240 lbs? Would water be coming up thru the scuppers if not plugged? Thanks.

At my weight of 240 lbs. would either kayak be considered a "drier" ride? Would water be coming up thru scuppers if not plugged? Which would be more stable and which would track better? Thanks.

Thanks Minnow. I'm leaning toward the Ride 115 or Prowler Big Game(may be too long though).They're both about the same weight, but the Ride 115 is 15" shorter. I'll probably wait until spring to buy unless some super duper sale comes up with one of these. Has anyone paddled both of these? If so, how would you compare them? Thanks.

I'm not looking for a kayak to stand in. With my back, I'd never be able to get from a sitting to standing position anyway. I'm considering the Big Game, but I think it may be too long for me. It would be hanging out of my van about 4'. I don't even know if it would be legal to transport it like that. If the Mini X was about 1' to 1.5' longer, it would be perfect. I can't find anything with a width of 33" to 34" and about 11' long.

Thanks. How is the initial stability?

I read in a review somewhere that this person found it awkward when getting in and sitting down in the Ride 115. Any ideas what he may have been referring to? Is there anything odd about the seat height/location? Thanks.

Thanks moguy1973. I weigh about 235. Do you think the Prowler 11 would work well for me? How much do you weigh? How is the stability when seated? I'm concerned that the 30.5" width is a little narrow.

As far as the Mini X, the weight capacity is 325 lbs, and I weigh about 235. Do you think I'm too heavy for the Mini X? Thanks.