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I have been looking at the Heritage Angler 10 foot sot at Academy Sports. Is it a good yak stable and easy to paddle. Your reviews would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

You should look at a few other brands before buying a Heritage. The Feelfree Moken 10 and Vibe Skipjack are both under $500 and much better boats. I've paddled all 3 and personally, the Heritage wouldn't be something I would want to buy.


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Most folks here paddle 12-14 foot yaks. Generally, the longer, the faster. You'll also want the extra space. Watch craigslist for one.

I have a Redfish 12. It could better.

The seat isn't as comfortable as the newer models with elevated seats. The front hatch isn't as functional with the smaller round cover. The rear hold is pretty wet, as is the ride. The boat weathercocks pretty poorly.Tracking is okay, but not great. Manuverable yes, easy to paddle yes, it's a very forgiving hull, pretty quick but I wouldn't call it fast by design. Poorish initial stability but actually okay secondary stability. I'm 6'2" 220 lbs and I stand on it just okay. It is lightweight enough to throw on a J bar, carry to the launch without wheels, and will hold just the essentials. I do manage to catch a fish off of mine every once in awhile, somehow...

If possible, "paddle BEFORE you purchase."

For me, Hobie is the only kayak in existence.