standing in Native 14.5 tandem?

[morts10]

I found a boat online but I wonder how stable it is for standing.  It is a Native Watercraft Ultimate 14.5 tandem.  At 50 I am not as graceful as in my youth and I would like to know of anyone with experience with these type boats.  It has the payload range (450lbs) I am looking for and has some nice accessories included in the price.

Thanks for any input you can provide.

mort

[J Francho]

If you really want to stand, without "learning how to stand" in a kayak, this is the best I've used so far: http://www.freedomhawkkayaks.com/

I have a 12, and access to a demo 14. I also have an Ocean kayak Prowler Big Game. All are easily fished from a standing position, but the Freedomhawks are super stable, like fishing from a dock.  The 14 would suit you well.

[BassNut]

Hi, I'm 54 and have a Wave Walk kayak.

I'm not a stock holder or employee of Wave Walk,

Just One Happy customer!!!!

I've owned many yaks, SIT, SOT, And I owned the Native 12.

I loved my yaks, but due to cronic back pain, hip and leg pain, I could only sit in them for very short trips until screaming pain would send me to shore.

That is till I found the wave walk yaks.

2 W300's, 2004, and 2006, the first models, and 3 W500's (2009) which were made by the owner on customer feedback, requests and ideas.

Which resulted in the Most Stable Yak I've ever been in.

Paddles easy, fast and stable.

A Lean Mean fishing Machine or paddling/touring dream!!

The W yaks are true stand up yaks, safe and stable,

kind of like a canoe, yak, and pontoon boat all rolled into one.

And I'm not very graceful either, I can fall down standing still!!!

High and dry, tons of storage.

Check out YouTube, OMGBASS, that's me, I have some videos up with me using the yak.

The W300's have trolling motors attached, with foot controlled steering, for hands free steering and fishing.

I use them when my pain issues get in the way of paddling

I would rather paddle then us the motors.

The W500's are a dream to paddle, I was going to add a trolling motor to one, but I really enjoy paddling it, so do my nephews.

I loved my native yak, but I can get in no problems, but the only way I can get out was to roll myself, and get wet

and fill the yak with some water.

That was my problem with all the yaks, the Sit on tops weren't as bad to get out, but the pain was just as bad.

The wave walk, I can walk in or out, turn around, lay down

and take a nap, go over big logs, slide into places were launching yaks are impossible without getting wet.

My longest trip has been 10 hours, getting out only for lunch or piddle breaks.

But just remember this.........Try Before You buy any Yak!

Rent one, borrow one, before you buy!!!

They are all good, I just wanted to share some my experiences and the money I spent in the long road to finding the right yak for me.

I spent way toooooooooooooooo much $$$$ to get to here,

so If I can help someone from throwing away money to

find out you hate this style or that style before you find your right fit, that would make me happy!

I'm in Suffield Ct, and if you live near me you can try mine!

Good luck in your search!!!

Here is a couple of pictures of me and my Wave Walk

W500 Yak.

[BassNut]

Here's another shot of my yaks.

I was fishing in the rain that why its looks wet in the yak!!!

I Have a tarp for heavy rains.

I din't resize one picture so you could see down inside the yak better.

[morts10]

Just wanted to thank you guys for all your help. Found a big game online for a good price. Its used but already has some of the rigging I was going to install. Owner say its the only kayak he has never rolled and he stands to fish all the time. Hope to pick up next week (darn snow). > Does not have a rudder but I will have to save my pennies and get the kit.

Thanks again

mort

[nashontheriver]

Mort, where online did you find the used big game yak?

[J Francho]

Just wanted to thank you guys for all your help. Found a big game online for a good price. Its used but already has some of the rigging I was going to install. Owner say its the only kayak he has never rolled and he stands to fish all the time. Hope to pick up next week (darn snow). > Does not have a rudder but I will have to save my pennies and get the kit.

Thanks again

mort

A PBG is my other boat.  you'll like it!  You'll fall off it, before you roll it, LOL.

[morts10]

Found it on Craig's list. Did not get to seller in time and someone bought it first. :'( With 35" inches of snow on the ground and 6 to 12 more on the way a boat is no longer a priority. Guy selling it said it was the only kayak he had not rolled.

Mort