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By: atiba anthony

atiba anthony — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:31:23 +0000

hello there i am a big man looking for a good sit in kayak, have been using a sit on top and would like to graduate to a sit in, do you have any advice. i live in washington and will be using the kayak just for the bay. i am 6 ft 4 in 330lbs and losing weight but for right now need something for my size, please help if you can, thanks

By: fatpaddler

fatpaddler — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:48:41 +0000

G’day Rusty. Mostly rugby, a few dust ups at school, the odd fight at the pub when I was a bouncer, and once my little brother broke it during some rough and tumble! Once I broke it the 1st time (bottom of a ruck, 14 years old), the damn thing was easy to keep re-breaking. I actually left the cartilage on a field in Melbourne after a really bad break when I was 17! Ahhh the memories…..

By: Rusty

Rusty — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:18:26 +0000

Hi FP.
Great read mate. Your site was posted on the Hobie Adventure Island website for all us lazy kayak sailers to read. Just keen to know how you can break your nose 14 times? Boxing or Rugby? I’m guess’n Rugby !

By: fatpaddler

fatpaddler — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:54:21 +0000

Thanks Ashley! Glad you enjoyed the talk, and definitely say high if you come across me on the water! Cheers – FP

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:07:55 +0000

Hey FP – I was at the boat show on Saturday and was in your talk. You were heaps great!!!! Really enjoyed your presentation and photos and you are inspirational! Good on you keep up the good work! I live in Manly so hopefully see you around here somewhere one day! (Virtual big pat on your shoulder)

By: fatpaddler

fatpaddler — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:24:45 +0000

Cheers Ann! It just so happens I have your mag (Sea Kayakers) in front of me at this very moment getting more paddle inspiration. So a big “Keep On!” to you too!

By: ann

ann — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:44:17 +0000

Enjoyed reading about how you got started paddling!
Not that you need it, but keep on!
Ann

By: fatpaddler

fatpaddler — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:55:08 +0000

Good onya Dave, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. They’re not the sexiest boats ever made, but they punch well above their weight in terms of stability, speed and stowage.

Have a look at this story – it’s my mate Ned in his Kodiak (and a bit of a comparison with it next to my Aquanaut).

http://fatpaddler.com/2010/03/paddling-the-hawkesbury-at-midnight/

By: hillsidedave

hillsidedave — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:09:09 +0000

FP, you are a gent.
I think I am in love with the prijon-kodiak!!!!, and have made contact with the UK supplier to find out what they can do for me. I had already browsed the Aquanaut, and did not have the “gut feeling” as with the Kodiak. many thanks for the tip. cheers

By: fatpaddler

fatpaddler — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:19:48 +0000

Dave. Check out the Valley Aquanaut HV RM (the HV stands for “High Volume” – its made for big paddlers). These are made in the UK, are AWESOME rough water seakayaks, and in fact the kayak I paddle myself. Will easily handle your height, and I weigh 130kg which it handles easily.

http://www.valleyseakayaks.com/boats/polyethylene

Also, check out the Prijon Kodiak. This boat is bigger, heavier, and has even more room in the cockpit than the Aquanaut. I have a mate that has one who is your height, so no probs there, and it has massive storage volume for camping gear.

http://www.prokayak.co.uk/prijon-kodiak-sea-kayak-101-p.asp

Go and check these out for starters. If they are still no good for you, let me know and I’ll throw some other ideas your way. But I reckon these two are the best fit for you.

Cheers! FP