![]() ![]() This is my 4th kayak for me but my 6th for my family. However, this is the kayak to have for fishing as well! I would also like to mention Oscar of Fancy Fin Pro Shop (Vibe dealer in San Antonio) for his time and experience with my new purchase! He is veteran friendly! Thank you!īeen out twice in a week. My purpose at this time is purely recreational. I encourage anyone looking for their first, second, or whatever number kayak to not go any further than the Vibe Sea Ghost 110 or Vibe Sea Ghost 130.depending on your specific need. As I was with an experience kayaker, who was on a different make/model, I was able ask questions and receive experienced answers regarding my new ride and handling different paddling situations. The many dry storage locations were great.especially the large, long center console! Having a rudder and paddle included in the package made my initial investment even more rewarding. Before I knew it, 4 hours had flown, well paddled, by! The chair was very comfortable and my SG110 very stable in the mildly choppy waters. This Vibe Sea Ghost 110 covered all bases for me! Going thru many different kayak reviews and cost/feature ratios, The Vibe Sea Ghost 110 had, for me, the best ratio! My maiden voyage went incredibly smooth and was very enjoyable. At full price for the 2019 I think there are better kayaks for the money.Īs a newbie to kayaking, I was looking for my own kayak with the most bang for my buck regarding quality, comfort, functionality, dry storage, stability, accessories, and looks. Overall I think it's a good value if you can get the 2018 at the year end sales price. Once the seat is bungied into place you can't adjust it, and it's not easy to undo the bungies while inside the kayak. I do wish that it was easier to adjust between the two heights on the water though. I've had no issues with it on 8 hour trips. There are more stable kayaks in this price range with more open decks if sight fishing is important to you. I can also twist and access things behind me pretty easily. I can stand and paddle/cast on mine, but it doesn't inspire confidence. I've been told they replaced the paracord on the 2019 models with something with less stretch. The rudder feels spongy due to the flex in the side walls and the choice to use paracord. The rudder works well, but isn't really necessary as the kayak already tracks straight. The front hatch and console were replaced on the 2019 models because of all of the complaints. A $40 hinge kit solves this problem, but Vibe should have given this more thought. The middle console seemed cool when I bought it but it's pretty useless on the water because of the way it opens. After 2 months of ownership the front hatch is already warped and is no longer water tight. One of mine broke the first time I took the kayak out. The latches will eventually break because of this. The latches aren't flush with the lid, which means your paddle hits them every time you use the paddle park on the nose of the kayak. ![]() The kayak will flex when you carry it using a single side handle. I've also noticed bubbles and pin sized holes in the top plastic. There's huge amounts of flex where the footrests are located, which is really noticeable when you use the rudder controls. ![]() I wish the bottom thickness carried through to the top, because the top feels paper thin. I added keel guards because I launch from beaches a lot, but I've also hit a few oyster beds with the unprotected areas and it's handled it fine. The bottom seems to be a reasonable thickness. It's a solid entry level kayak, but it's also extremely overrated by most review sites. ![]()
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