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First W Kayak Review on Norwegian Magazine

Eric got a popular Norwegian magazine to review the W500 kayak: The reviewer praises the kayak’s extreme stability, comfort, and its being well suited for fishing. Of particular interest were the long W paddle, enabling easy paddling and excellent control, and the fact that it’s easy to carry the W500 on top of a vehicle. Continue reading

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Jay’s W500 Kayak Rigged For Fishing and Photography, Connecticut

One more picture. Fully outfitted and on the water.
Enjoying fishing and shooting photos from the boat.
The extra storage space is nice. The Pelican 1500 case fits in the side for safe camera storage.
Comfortable standing up fishing, even at night. Continue reading

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Quick Review of W500 Fishing Kayak by John King, Ohio

I have only had the w500 out a couple of times, and so far I love it.
Fishing out of it is great and easier than I thought it would be.
My son uses a sot kayak for fishing and he tried the w500 and was impressed with the stability, and how well it tracks.
I hope to get some more time in it soon.
Our weather here (condition of the waterways) has not been great, and my work schedule has been a bit taxing but should slow down in a couple of weeks.
I hope to retire next year and the w500 is going to be getting wet a whole lot.
Still planning out the rigging and should have some of it completed before I take it out the next time. I have noticed you have picked up some more distributors.
When anyone asks me about my w500, they definitely learn that I am very pleased with it. Continue reading

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Texas Kayak Fishing and Camping Trip

Jerry and Valerie, the first W kayak dealers in Texas went out with their friends on a long fishing and camping trip to an island off the Texas coast. They took with them a pair of W yaks, and it looks like everybody had a great time Continue reading

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Fishing Kayak Review by Bruce Parks, Ontario, Canada

I’ve had the W500 out for 3 short paddles. All 3 have been extremely enjoyable. No issues at all other than operator error. It paddles well, tracks well, launches and beaches well. Its stability is awesome!
All as advertised! Continue reading

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