What's the most robust yak brand?

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Re: What's the most robust yak brand?

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PA's a so big that concrete block would have been like a little pebble. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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I don't know about other brands but my Kingfisher has absorbed a heap of punishment over the last 4 years and is still going strong
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Re: What's the most robust yak brand?

Post by riv »

I would have to say Hobie would be well down on the list if you include the mirage drive fitted in the yak, the only other yak I have experience with is the Kingfisher and I think this Yak would be well up there.

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I know this post is a bit old, but, as they say....here goes.
I have only ever owned 2 Kayaks. And both of those have been Native Watercraft.
My first was a Slayer Propel 13, which was a great boat, but for me a bit too heavy.
My second boat was a Slayer 10, which was not only lighter, but equally impressive in the water.
My background is engineering, and from that point of view I would have to say that the quality and finish of both boats was excellent.

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Re: What's the most robust yak brand?

Post by Wind Waker »

Holy thread revive batman!

+1 for hobie. More cracks then some but they build a sh!t load more then the rest. Law of averages I tend to think.
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Re: What's the most robust yak brand?

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My Hobie has bounced several times when accidently dropped while unloding from the roof racks.
The scupper tubes pre 2010 are not too robust though, mine split while inserting a heavy duty trolley and required the yak doctor to do surgery.
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Post by Jacko »

Ghurkin wrote:
Bretty wrote:2011 outback
50kg drop from 1meter
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Not even a dint :yahoo:
I presume the 50 kgs was you wringing wet? :eh: ;)
probably also holding a slab or two of JB in his arms to bring up the weight.
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