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Overall Satisfaction With Purchase
Dry Ride (how dry the seating area is)
Handles Rough Water
Outfitting (ease of rigging)
Stability
Speed
Overall Performance

Average Rating:[4.86]

Number of Reviews: 1

Product Description

For fishing, the X-Factor kayak can't be beat. It features a huge front hatch which works great for storage of a compact 7-8amp. 12-volt sonar battery and easy-access center hatch. The tank well has indents for a 5-gallon bucket, plus shelves for either a full or half milk crate, and the rear hatch is accessible even with a bucket or crate in place. Includes cup holder, drain plug, nylon hooks, bow and stern handles, side carry handles, four-point rectangular center hatch with bag and two rear rod holders.
Size: 14'4"L x 33"W.
Weight: 55 lbs.
Weight capacity: 600 lbs.

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Malibu Kayaks X-Factor

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X-Factor @ 18 months, June 18, 2009
Reviewer: Bruce Burton from Tulsa Oklahoma USA - See all reviews by Bruce Burton

Overall Satisfaction With Purchase
Dry Ride (how dry the seating area is)
Handles Rough Water
Outfitting (ease of rigging)
Stability
Speed
Overall Performance

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased an X-Factor as a first kayak because I wanted the stability to keep a beginner right side up while learning how to catch fish and paddle at the same time. I also own property on Pamlico Sound so wanted a ship able to handle rough water. At 6' and 180lbs I'm on the small side for an X-factor guy. Here are my observations after a year and a half:
First off the kayak is a brute. Balance is everything when cartopping or carting.It is also large once you are seated. I don't know that I would recommend it to someone much shorter than myself as it is a long way to rod holders and front hatches.I'm flexible and creative. (2)The rigging options are nearly limitless. (3)Tracks extremely well W/O rudder. I spend most of my time trolling(2 rods) and believe a rudder would be a waste of $.(4)Handles rough water extremely well. I've had it conditions that were sending small boats for cover without any issues.(5)A very dry ride even with 30 lbs of gear on board.
5 star big guy kayak

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