Malibu Kayaks X Factor Fish and DiveA significant fishing sit on top kayak. |
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Malibu Kayaks X Factor Fish and Dive X factor is slightly shorter than the Malibu Extreme and has a higher freeboard. The seating position, backrest options and adjustable footrests on a flat deck are simply ideal. The extra freeboard gives you a drier ride and increased stability. The drift on the X Factor is faster than the Extreme, a small sea anchor is useful when breezy.  With 4 flush mounted rod holders, monster forward hatch, easy access centre hatch and inclined rear hatch the outfitting on the Fish and Dive is complete. Live bait well can be fitted in place of the rear hatch and the rear cargo area will take a 5 gal bucket or crate. The flared bow and freeboard of the X Factor make it capable of handling choppy waters. The Americans use the flat deck areas to stand on which scares us, as experienced canoeist we do not recommend anyone stands up to fish from their kayak. It does demonstrate the X Factors stability and moving about on the deck to access gear is relatively simple. Some guys remove hatches when afloat for all sorts of reasons, a relatively safe operation when rafted up with another kayak. But when the hatch is off the kayak can flood. We suggest that if this is a practice you undertake that you fit some air bags inside the hull before you go afloat. Replace the front hatch and fit a Gator Hatch and drop a smaller child on the rear deck and the X Factor becomes an excellent family kayak. Malibu Kayaks X Factor Fish and Dive 14' 4"' long 33" wide weighing 55lbs. Max Capacity 275kg 4 inset rod holders - Centre hatch - Front hatch - Rear Hatch. End and side handles - Drain plug - Rear Tank well - Adjustable footstops - Bait well options. Application Fishing, diving, and recreation and expedition paddling. Cost Spring special offer, free lightweight paddle worth £55 with any X Factor Malibu Kayaks X Factor Fish and Dive at £649 Buy a Malibu Kayaks X Factor Fish and Dive Malibu Kayaks X Factor Fish and Dive with rudder system at £779 |