New yaker please help

[lmlfishing]

Hi guys, Im a new begging yaker im twelve years old. im looking for a yak (sit on top). I've been looking at the ascend fs10 on basspro.com. i preferably don't wanna spend over $600 dollar range. that's why I've been looking at the fs10 2016 new one. ($499) please help i wanna know if i can do all my needs. paddle over 3-4 miles a day. and most importantly be able to stand up in it so i can flip over cover. Advanced Thank you!

[Allen Der]

check out the perception striker 11.5.  very stable.  or try to find a used Wilderness Systems Ride 115

[Dye99]

Jackson Skipper is great for my son! Fishing ready.

 

[lmlfishing]

46 minutes ago, Allen Der said:

check out the perception striker 11.5.  very stable.  or try to find a used Wilderness Systems Ride 115

Thanks man!! looking more into the perception!  

[Preytorien]

I recently bought the Vibe Skipjack 90. It's hard to beat the features included for the price. I took it out a couple times for the first time this weekend and while it doesn't explicitly say that it can be stood in, I'm 5'11" / 170lbs and stood in it easily. 

http://vibekayaks.com/products/vibe-kayaks-skipjack-90-kayak-package?variant=16538692422

The model I got has the "Deluxe Seat" and was $499. You can upgrade the seat for $85 extra but I never had any issues with the basic one. 

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

Don't have any experience with a kayak
in the $500 range that will allow you to 
stand other than finding a used model
such as the Native Ultimate 12, Wilderness
Systems Commander, Ride, Feel Free
Mokens and Lures...

Preytorian obviously has a positive experience
with something that sounds right up your
alley and for the right price.

Just make sure to figure in a PFD and good
paddle -- and ALWAYS -- 100% of the time
wear your PFD. Don't risk your young life!!

[buzzed bait]

like darren said, factor in a quality life jacket you'll wear and a paddle.  

i used to have the sit in ascend fs10 and other than the fact i wanted a sit on top, it was a great kayak for the money.  the seat wasn't bad either.

if you can look around and wait a bit, check craigslist often and you might run across a good deal on a used one.

[J Francho]

Look at used, but get some seat time in if you can.  The PFD is a MUST_MUST_MUST have, at any age.  There's already been a few fatalities this year.  They were down south, so freezing temps wasn't a factor.  Not wearing a PFD was.

[lmlfishing]

thank you to every one that helped me! I wont getting close to the water without pfd

 

[Fishinggeek]

If you are looking to paddle distance and cover a lot of water I would consider the wilderness systems tarpon series. I have the 100 and can easily stand up in it (I weight 145lb). The kayak is light in the water - quick and agile. My buddy has a Jackson Cuda and has a hard time keeping up most days.

[Phil_NH]

I'll echo what others have said, factor in a PFD and Paddle too. Thats like another $200. Do you have a way to transport it too? That can run you some money too. Then your gonna wanna get accessories too and the bill keeps adding up. I just went through this whole process recently and the kayak itself is just one part of what can be a painful purchase, depending on your financial status. 

that being said, I went with the Ascend FS12T for 599. I've had it out over 10 times and I love it. I can stand when I want to, and I also use it on a river where iIve had to paddle upstream against wind gusts. I can tell you its sturdy and you can get it moving too. Best of luck and enjoy.

[GetBent]

Get a 12' kayak so you can grow into it- if you can move it by yourself. Don't be afraid to buy used. Lots of good kayaks out there for sale cause people don't like getting wet while fishing lol anyway always wear life jacket. I am not required to but I still do. Anything can happen while fishing- worrying about swimming is one less thing to do while trying to get help. I was in the coast guard for 10years. Really sad when we find bodies that could have been saved. Families devastated- get a good life jacket that's comfortable and wear it.