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Fishing Kayak Review by Bruce Parks, Ontario, Canada

Posted on May 30, 2011 by W kayak

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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W Kayak Review by Jos Nieuwenhuijsen, Northern Holland

Posted on May 7, 2011 by W kayak

In early April I went with my wife to test the W kayak in Gouda, and I was so excited that we have bought one on the spot, and that’s fine with me!
Because of its stability, especially with getting inside and out of it, I have the pleasure of paddling on the water, be active again, and recovering.
A great invention and I can recommend it to anyone.
Greetings from a satisfied user. Continue reading →

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First Impressions From W500 Fishing Kayak – Paul Harrison, Mississippi

Posted on March 24, 2011 by W kayak

I’m very satisfied so far.

First trip straight to the Gulf of Mexico beach near Biloxi, MS. Practiced in a protected cove for 30 minutes or so, no problems with launching, beaching, and seated paddling (of course I’ve read all the advice and observations of others). Very stable and secure and comfortable. Will need to practice tight radius turning. Then out past the rock jetty into 1 to 2 ft choppy waves. No problems there either, straight on or side on to the waves … with the wind and waves, or against, no big problems. On way back into the cove did a little standup paddling. Was successful but practice will be needed here too for secure fishing and paddling. Continue reading →

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Paddling the W500 in Tandem: Kayak Review by Ann, North Carolina

Posted on January 20, 2011 by W kayak

My husband is unable to paddle due to many disabilities. However, I have 2 paddles and when he is along and we want to turn, I holler rudder right or rudder left and he puts his paddle straight down and we can turn “on a dime”.
I enjoy his company and sure, it is extra weight, but I do not feel unstable.
I am getting a little extra workout but that is a benefit in my opinion. I also have the joy of sharing the beautiful environment with the guy I love most and that means so much.

As for tandem kayaking, it depends on where you are. On the intracoastal in a mild wind, 8 mph, my friend and I do not need any experience except more muscle in our forearms. The W is very stable and everyone who has been in my W has enjoyed it immensely.

Almost 70, Continue reading →

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“Too Much Storage In This Fishing Kayak”

Posted on November 6, 2010 by W kayak

Once in a while, working in the kayak business brings about a little, silly joy that I feel like sharing with others… :)
The latest of these anecdotes was emailed to me by Gary Johnson, from Texas:
Gary was having an argument with other kayak anglers, some of which are presumably kayak dealers, sales reps, etc., on an online, Texas fishing forum, and one of those other participants commented about the W500 that “It had too much storage for a fishing kayak”.
That’s right: -”Too much storage for a fishing kayak”. Continue reading →

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