Speed and tracking For a smaller kayak, its a fairly fast paddler allowing for longer trips and keeps you in a straight line, unless wind or current dictates otherwise. Could have added an anchor trolley and would be at a hundred. Price Good beginner kayak at a fair price that is ninety percent set up for fishing and paddling the water it was designed for, as well as some it wasn't. I could yak your ear off about this kayak but, I'll try to keep this short.
#SWIFTY DELUXE KAYAK UPGRADE#
Someday I will upgrade to a 12' but for now, I love this kayak and it's a shame it's discontinued.
I kayak with my gf and her son a lot and my kayak tracks much better than theirs, even tho it's not the best, it good enough for the price. I added an anchor trolly and Scott's rod holder myself and it was simple. I was worried that on anchor, with my balance a big striper could flip me, but not an issue. Caught 2 keepers (released 1) and never had even the slight feeling of being unbalanced. My very 1st time out was in salt water fishing for Striper on anchor. I believe it's bcuz of the unique design of the belly of the kayak, being inverted compared to the normal design of a yak I believe it creates a suction to the water that makes it much more stable. After tons of research, I came to this option. I really wanted a kayak that would be stable enough for choppy water with my issues.
#SWIFTY DELUXE KAYAK UPDATE#
I have only used the kayaks once, but I will update if there is interest.ĥ stars for the price you pay? No question! This was my first yak, and me being partially paralyzed, I have limited to zero balance. On the water, the kayaks track straight, and seem to glide well. Cutting the compartment out allows access to the rear storage, and it reduces the weight of the kayak (and gives you a piece of polypropylene for the inevitable repairs). I bought 2 of them ($450 each) and have cut out the rear storage compartment out of one of them.
Because the aft compartment is watertight, there is no access to what could be a huge storage area behind the seat. There is also a "dashboard" with small compartments for fishing tackle, or a tablet (better get a waterproof case) or other stuff. The forward storage compartment of the Trophy is MUCH bigger (deeper & longer) than the Quantum. The weight of the Trophy is virtually the same as the Quantum, but the storage compartments forward and aft are both watertight. The number in the name of both kayaks is the LOA in inches, so the Trophy 126 is 2" longer than the Quantum. This kayak seems like an improved version of the FB Quantum 126. I found that Dick's Sporting Goods sells the Evoke Trophy 126.
I found that Future Beach and SunDolphin were acquired by KL Outdoor, and that the Quantum 124 is no longer available. I did not like that it did not seem to track straight, and the drain plugs were a pain, because they would get blocked if you turned the kayak upside-down to drain. I also liked the adjustable footrests inside the shell. I could fit 2 of the kayaks in the back of my Toyota Tacoma, and the weight of the kayak was manageable for easy loading and unloading (~50lbs). I also liked the two fishing pole holders. I liked that the Quantum had a water tight storage compartment in the bow, and that it had ample room in the stern to stow your gear. I figured that we should buy our own, so I started looking at kayaks. My brother-in-law has 2 Future Beach Quantum 124 kayaks, that my wife and I have been using for the past year.
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