Hi guys, I am looking into the world of kayak fishing and the questions are a never ending list. I have a friend who has a pinnacle ski he wants to sell but I would like to know what model it is. I would also like to hear some opinions on this ski in general. What would be a good price for this ski? It comes with a Stealth Enduro carbon wing paddle. Thank you in advance
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Hi RGV don't know the Pinnacle skis but looks pretty stable. Whether it suits you depends on how tall / heavy you are and what you want to use it for i.e. Offshore vs inland?
The wing blade paddle is more suited to an experienced paddler but if you can get used to it better in the long run in terms of efficient paddling.
Suggest you contact Pinnacle and send pic then you can check suitability for your height and use? If you do get it check seaworthy-ness before heading out on the Big Blue/Green?! I.e. Does it take on water etc?
The wing blade paddle is more suited to an experienced paddler but if you can get used to it better in the long run in terms of efficient paddling.
Suggest you contact Pinnacle and send pic then you can check suitability for your height and use? If you do get it check seaworthy-ness before heading out on the Big Blue/Green?! I.e. Does it take on water etc?
Hi RGV
I am fishing of a Pinnacle Elite and wont Change it for the world...
Excellent stability and fairly easy in the wind and high swells.
As my name suggests I am not a youngster any more but very confident on my Pinnie ...
It does punch waves well and surf fairly good ...
You wont make a mistake....!!
I am fishing of a Pinnacle Elite and wont Change it for the world...
Excellent stability and fairly easy in the wind and high swells.
As my name suggests I am not a youngster any more but very confident on my Pinnie ...
It does punch waves well and surf fairly good ...
You wont make a mistake....!!
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Hi RGV,
I agree with Moz, when i was still in Durban i use to fish off a Pinnacle Elite aswell. Great little kayak very stable on the water and great for punching and surfing waves.
I see from the pic you posted, that is the pinnacle original not the elite. Still a very good ski except that it is a bit slower and heavier that the elite.
What are you paying for it if i may ask?
I agree with Moz, when i was still in Durban i use to fish off a Pinnacle Elite aswell. Great little kayak very stable on the water and great for punching and surfing waves.
I see from the pic you posted, that is the pinnacle original not the elite. Still a very good ski except that it is a bit slower and heavier that the elite.
What are you paying for it if i may ask?
Thank you guys for your feedback. I want to use it primarily for offshore and I had a look at the foam seals in the hatch lids and even though they don't look too bad they are easy enough to replace and will do so before I take it to the ocean. Will replace the o-rings in the screw hatches aswell just to be safe. But the hull is 100% with no leaks or cracks.
The guy wants 5k for it, is this too much?
The guy wants 5k for it, is this too much?
RGV... Price is good including an excellent Wing blade..
Yes, sealing is important but I can assure you the buoyancy of the Pinnacles is excellent.
I had some serious tumbles on my Pinnacle and could get right back on and continue....
I was once pulled over by an 19 + kg Couta (Gaffing a green fish ) with an open hatch and managed to turn the Kayak over, get back on and hatch the fish(My gaf was still hooked) and fished for the rest of the morning.
I am sure the older pinnacle will have the same features.
Agree with Q9550: It might be slower and little bit heavier but what the Pinnacle Elite gained in speed was lost in the stability of the original Pinnie...
Yes, sealing is important but I can assure you the buoyancy of the Pinnacles is excellent.
I had some serious tumbles on my Pinnacle and could get right back on and continue....
I was once pulled over by an 19 + kg Couta (Gaffing a green fish ) with an open hatch and managed to turn the Kayak over, get back on and hatch the fish(My gaf was still hooked) and fished for the rest of the morning.
I am sure the older pinnacle will have the same features.
Agree with Q9550: It might be slower and little bit heavier but what the Pinnacle Elite gained in speed was lost in the stability of the original Pinnie...
I would prefer more stability over speed as a beginner. It does a lot for confidence.i am 182cm and 77kg. One feature I like about this ski and don't see on any of the other skis I looked at is the quick adjustability of the rudder pedals. They just clip in and out of the different positions. One thing that bugs me about it is the two hatches in the back. One big hatch would be much better in terms of utilising the maximum amount of space, or is that to stop you from packing too much unnecessary stuff? And what is that indentation for behind those two hatches?
5k is an excellent price!
Hahah i remember the days of back cramps trying to reach those rear compartments. I used 1 one for my flares and small items, the other was used as a live well for keeping baits when trolling.
Trust me you wont go wrong with this ski.
Post us some pics when you get on the water. I miss my ski bw_l_)
Hahah i remember the days of back cramps trying to reach those rear compartments. I used 1 one for my flares and small items, the other was used as a live well for keeping baits when trolling.
Trust me you wont go wrong with this ski.
Post us some pics when you get on the water. I miss my ski bw_l_)
Pieter Immelman
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RGV wrote:
Al waaraan ek kan dink om jou te help is dat jy gaan kyk hoe SPARRABOS bo bly, dan volg jy daardie plan
I bought it
Al waaraan ek kan dink om jou te help is dat jy gaan kyk hoe SPARRABOS bo bly, dan volg jy daardie plan
RGV... Congrats..You will be very happy...
130 kg on the Pinnie is rough I would say 120 is almost border line.. Look at the Stealth BFS
Should be Big Fast Ski But we call it Big FU..... Ski.
The BFS can handle serious weight and also very very stable...
The Pope is very difficult in wind... due to the high body... almost impossible to turn it against the wind..
We had an experience this weekend in a 24 knot gust wind at Techa Banine in Moz..Tried to stay Upwind from Launch but after three Bonnies, landed 3 Km down with howling wind and screaming current against us..Took a serious 3 hour paddle to reach the Launching spot..Totally exhausted..
Enjoy your new adventure on the fishing Kayak and yes post some pics....
Dads and sons can have serious fun together...
130 kg on the Pinnie is rough I would say 120 is almost border line.. Look at the Stealth BFS
Should be Big Fast Ski But we call it Big FU..... Ski.
The BFS can handle serious weight and also very very stable...
The Pope is very difficult in wind... due to the high body... almost impossible to turn it against the wind..
We had an experience this weekend in a 24 knot gust wind at Techa Banine in Moz..Tried to stay Upwind from Launch but after three Bonnies, landed 3 Km down with howling wind and screaming current against us..Took a serious 3 hour paddle to reach the Launching spot..Totally exhausted..
Enjoy your new adventure on the fishing Kayak and yes post some pics....
Dads and sons can have serious fun together...
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Congrats on the new ski! Im sure you going to love it.
For your dad the BFS as suggested would be a good option.
The popes and the tom ski is a big NO NO I personally had a toms ski and it was a good ski to get started on but very heavy and very slow. Its good for places like vetchies or the harbor but other than that you want something stable and quick, you dont want to be caught out if the wind suddenly changes and you need to get back to land in a hurry.
For your dad the BFS as suggested would be a good option.
The popes and the tom ski is a big NO NO I personally had a toms ski and it was a good ski to get started on but very heavy and very slow. Its good for places like vetchies or the harbor but other than that you want something stable and quick, you dont want to be caught out if the wind suddenly changes and you need to get back to land in a hurry.
Thanks guys, managed to find a Ballie's Fishing Ski. It is not much bigger than my ski. A coupe things need to be repaired on it but nothing serious. Must say he is like a 5 year old on Christmas eve. You can see him already planning where to put what and mods! One thing I will have to sort out is the rudder pedals, it seems like this thing was made for a giraffe. I can push them with my toes but then I have to stretch and he is a bit shorter than me but shouldn't be too much of a pain.
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So I launched my ski on Saturday for the first time at Eastmoore and had some bad luck while watching the water too close to the water. My ski bumped into another ski and now there is a nice bruise just under the bead and a section of the bead is split. I checked while on the beach and didn't notice the extent of the damage so I went for it, my rudder cables feel quite stiff and I think it was jammed so as I pushed the ski into the water it made a right turn. So here I am trying to get onto this thing and the shore dump is making me nervous and I was desperately trying to get on as quick as possible. Then suddenly the water went from shin deep to chest deep almost instantly so I jumped. By the time I got on I was sideways... A rather large foamy flipped the ski, the ski went up and I fell straight onto the sand. All I could think of was where is the ski and as I turned to look it hit me, right on the cheek bone and then came the rudder and hit me on the bicep. I was vloekking and laughing at myself at the same time while coughing up sea water and sand. Out of breath I pulled my ski higher up on the beach and just sat there thinking. Not sure what I was thinking because I just jumped up and made a second attempt which was a breeze. No idea why I went for it at that moment, it was just an impulse and I got out and paddled straight to the barge.
I couldn't get a hook in the water because each time I put my paddle down and look at the hatch then
, so I ended up just paddling around for about two hours with two rods in the holders but no line in the water just trying to look the part I think.
I got gatvol of just paddling around watching the other guys have a jol so I decided to head back because I was starting to feel the seasick getting a bit worse. By the time I got close to the shore the water became so rough that my butt wanted to swallow the ski. I felt so queasy at this point that I just wanted to get out! No time for timing the waves or looking for a quiet spot to beach I just paddled like mad and hoped for the best. As I got close enough I just hopped off and and walked out without getting my hair wet. I waited by my car for a buddy and watched some of the other guys come in and most of them were not as lucky as I was. Bit by bit my ego was repaired watching them get washed one after the other.
I now know what it feels like to get hit by a ski and my face still hurts but I would do it again!
I couldn't get a hook in the water because each time I put my paddle down and look at the hatch then
, so I ended up just paddling around for about two hours with two rods in the holders but no line in the water just trying to look the part I think. I got gatvol of just paddling around watching the other guys have a jol so I decided to head back because I was starting to feel the seasick getting a bit worse. By the time I got close to the shore the water became so rough that my butt wanted to swallow the ski. I felt so queasy at this point that I just wanted to get out! No time for timing the waves or looking for a quiet spot to beach I just paddled like mad and hoped for the best. As I got close enough I just hopped off and and walked out without getting my hair wet. I waited by my car for a buddy and watched some of the other guys come in and most of them were not as lucky as I was. Bit by bit my ego was repaired watching them get washed one after the other.
I now know what it feels like to get hit by a ski and my face still hurts but I would do it again!