hi does anybody out there have one of these,they have been advertised on this website

just looking for any sort of feedback as thinking of getting one. thanks glenn

Looks like they could be fun.

Google is your friend....lol. http://wavewalk.com/

I din't think my old back would last long on a SOT, the Wavewalker looks interesting though

Looks interesting but at 60lbs (27.2Kg) is a bit heavy.  My fisherman is 29 Kg & requires a good technique to load it onto the roof of the Patrol without a specialist loading device.  The twin hulls might make it even more difficult to handle.  My Javelin at 19 Kg is more like it.  Those with fiberglass & composite fiber might think anything over 15kg is too heavy.  I consider 24Kg the max weight for ease of handling.

They make a raft of claims that worry me  ..

Like ...  the only Kayak that you can stand up on.  Even a 70+  oldie like me can stand up & cast on my Fisherman.

And like ... the easiest to fit a motor to ..  I just screw an electric motor onto the purpose built transom of mine  & there are lots of others about that you just click the motor unit into the receiver built into the hull.  

I can & often do take two kayaks on the roof of the Patrol.  Not possible with this one I suspect.  Haven't seen too many trolleys that will take twin hulls, but I suppose that they are about at a price.  You will need one with a kayak of this weight & shape.

And on & on it goes  ..  I am always a bit suspicious of a product where they make a raft of claims that are over the top.

Having said that, I would like to try one out ... incuding in adverse conditions .. tide, wind, chop etc..  The seating position looks to be rather high out of the water as well .. a bit of a worry.

Might be OK for mucking about on with the kids, but might be up against it as a serious kayak.

I'll do some more research including an inquiry on a couple of USA kayaking sites before I form an opinion.

Would never buy one without first trying it in the water & compare it with a couple of the vast range of yaks available these days.

Edit  ..   First result of my research ....   Have a look at this site ..

 http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=102461

Quite a few of the posters were, like me, concerned about some  of the best claims of the obvious slick marketing claims from this mob.  Is it available in Aus?  Like one poster, I certainly would much rather spend a few hundred extra dollars & go for a mirage drive Hobie.

The soft hull worries me too.  

Edit 2 ..  From Blue Edge sports Web Site.   It seems that despite having no assocation with the US manufacturer, Blue Edge seems to have purchased the previous ('dismissed') AU distributor's stock in 2012.  ie this is 2012 stock with no manufacturer's back up.  The manufacturer ships to AU ports & it is the purchaser's responsibility to pay GST & clear customs.

Pricing and Options

WaveWalk Australia  Model Options (Click Here for Online Ordering Form)

 

Option	Description	Cost
Option A	Full deck rigging Preparation for a ****pit cove 4 standard ergonomic carry handles Three pairs of standard floatation modules that you can install both under the saddle and on the sides of the ****pit 2 flush mounted rod holders This option is ideal for touring, recreation and fishing.	$1980
Option B	Full deck rigging Preparation for a ****pit cove 4 standard ergonomic carry handles 4 extra-large floatation modules 4 Nylon eyelets (tie-downs) on each side Pair of standard floatation modules to install under saddle 2 flush mounted rod holders  1 Tite-Lok clamp mount rod holder. With the extra flotation options this should considered when using motor or sail, and can also be used for all the above purposes.	$2140

 

Accessories(note: Subject to stock)	Description	Cost (GST inclusive)
Extra Floatation	SPARE PAIR OF STANDARD DETACHABLE FLOTATION MODULES Learn more about the role of detachableflotation modules >> SPARE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE (XL) DETACHABLE FLOTATION MODULENOTE:  Extra large (XL) flotation modules are wider than standard ones, and not recommended for paddling.  Learn more about the XL flotation modules >>	$40         $60
Paddles	Standard (9 long)     Extra Long (98 long)   NOTE: Our composite paddles are 9 ft (274 cm) and 98 long (295 cm). They are extra rigid and durable, so that you can use them for launching and beaching in difficult spots, for stand up paddling, and for poling in shallow water.Common kayak paddles are shorter than our paddles, and wont suit adults paddling our kayaks.Other long paddles might be too soft (slow), or too weak. Learn more about Wavewalks paddles >>	$190 $230
Fishing Holders	TITE-LOK CLAMP MOUNT ROD HOLDER EXTRA FLUSH MOUNT ROD HOLDER INSTALLED	$40   $30
Motor Mount	glenn said 08:53 AM Mar 15, 2014 hi thanks very much for your info,was wondering where you got the info for (edit2) thanks glenn Cupie said 09:31 AM Mar 15, 2014 Glen .. The info from edit 2 was from the Blue Edge website Cupie said 09:32 AM Mar 15, 2014 Glenn   The info in edit 2 is from the Blue Edge web site     sorry  .. double post. -- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 15th of March 2014 09:33:32 AM glenn said 09:05 AM Mar 16, 2014 hi thanks very much for your help, have been in touch with nz supplier thanks heaps glenn Post Reply Activeboard Mobile