What's better than 1 Bamba?

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zulu-X-treme

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I was really just after the trailer, it's a factory manufactured 4 berth, just what I needed. I'm going to build lockable boxes that fit in either side of the loadbin. I'll build them so that they can be removed, possibly even make one of them a cooler. Just a place to put all my Kayak gear when I'm travelling...

Got the trailer, Bamba, Tarpon140, paddles and a PFD for R175000... What a bargain. I've already sold the Bamba and I'm still in two minds about what I'm going to do with the Tarpon140.

I've got 2 X Volkswagen Caddy axles with leaf spring sets I now need to get rid of. I was going to build a trailer but there's no need for that now.

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potevan

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Hi Zulu

I have a Tarpon 140, 120(for the missus) as well as a 130T tandem. Not used them much (had the 140 and 120 in the DRC) and they are now all 3 in Dana Bay. I had Scotty holders installed which works quite well when trawling in calm waters when one is doing a slow row... Great kayaks, very stable and comfortable.

Like your trailer, I will be looking for something similar to be able to take all 3 yaks with me especially when the family and kids come visit... Unfortunately I dont get enough time to use them as I also work abroad.

Cheers, and thanks for all your posts on SL, very informative.
 
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zulu-X-treme

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Whenever I organise and outing it's always a mission trying to load all the gear. Be it the braai, the chairs, the umbrella, the cooler boxes, camping stuff, etc.. OH! Yes and don't forget the wife... ;) And then of course when it's home time where do I put all my fish... :) But seriously it's always a story trying to get to Cape Vidal/ Tugela River Mouth or Sodwana with my Kayak and then there's always a few of us with Kayaks, so you can just imagine...

I'm basically preparing for being home permanently, my days of working away are coming to an end... All I'll have to worry about then is fishing...::S

 
 
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G.I.JOE

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zulu-X-treme wrote:
I'm basically preparing for being home permanently, my days of working away are coming to an end... All I'll have to worry about then is fishing...::S

 
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And it's about time ZULU, are you back allready, seeing you managed to by a trailor loaded with kayaks?
 
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Mike D

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"Got the trailer, Bamba, Tarpon140, paddles and a PFD for R175000... What a bargain."

Nice stuff Zulu, but at that price!
 
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zulu-X-treme

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Hey GI, I really wish it was over already but I'll only be coming back to SA sometime towards the end of August... A buddy of mine was kind enough to drive up to Pretoria to fetch the rig...
 
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Fanie

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Mmmm... Zulu, sounds like you'll need an iron oar. If you're going to quit 'working' you can just as well stop rowing.

I mean really, who rows any way :-D
LOL, the young guys that doesn't know any better ;-)
(Rubbing that one in...)

I have to admit the recent going out 5.5hrs traveling probably around 70km on the water did leave me not tired at all. You could be spending less time traveling and more time out there.
 
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zulu-X-treme

Sealiner
I like the way you put that..."Iron Oar"... That's just what it is. You know there's something archaic about paddling, it's almost primal I really enjoy it. Look besides the obvious benefits of fitness, health and strength I must say that at this stage in my life (I'm by no means a youngster... lol) I do not want an 'Iron Oar' as you very aptly put it, I'm still strong and intend to maintain if not improve my level of strength forward.

I'm keen to take a few days off and paddle from Kosi Bay to Richards Bay (approx. 200km's), it's going to be amazing I think. I plan to use the current and just fish, fish and fish... I'll plan a few stops at all the popular sites along the way (there's enough of them) and if need be I'll just 'crash' on the beach. Set-up a makeshift camping spot for the night and then head off again the next morning. Of course this is all still very much in the planning stages but I do think it's do-able...

What an adventure it will be!!! My intention is not to do this alone, I already have 2 guys that are super-keen to join me but like I said it's still very, very much in the planning stages...
 
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Fanie

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Hi Zulu,

I too used to be much more active, and I still enjoy a bit of a workout now and again, but it has it's limits :-D I walked to the dentist a couple of blocks away this morning and I was actually quite peeved when I started feeling it at the top of our street, not really uphill...

I'm trying to be realistic about what I do, cannot operate in the office day in and day out then expect to run out there once in a blue moon and maintain some kind of a hero figure like Tarzan or one of those blokes. Those days are gone, it's different if you're active on a daily basis.

The iron oar is just an option, it's nice to have the choice. In the right weather conditions it is a blessing no matter how tough and fit you are, there are times...
I would think a 1.5 or 2hp lightweight 2 stroke, light on fuel, and will run well with a kayak.

The Kosi Bay to Richards Bay is a good idea. Why doesn't more okes do something like this ? I've had the idea to do something like that in Moz. Someone drops you off and you catch all the fish right down to where you leave. Haven't done any exploring in a long time. It would be interesting to see how you do your trip planning. Make it a thread perhaps ? Next time you may have 50 guys joining :-D

I don't trust SA though, not nice here any more, too many Malema supporters with killing songs in their heart.


The sailies call the outboard an iron sail ;-)
 
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zulu-X-treme

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You make a valid point when it comes to having the benefit of the extra power when it's needed, especially if one gets into trouble or becomes to tired to paddle... Fair enough.

As for the trip, well I've had it in my head for ages and now that I'll be home permanently it's really beginning to take on a life of it's own. I really want do this. The more guys the better. Of course my intention is to involve The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, get them in as part of the 'Support Crew', just to avoid the issues with the locals as such.

I think for most South Africans, there's that 'Explorer within', just consider where most of us come from and how if it wasn't for out great-great-grandfather's striking out and looking for something better who knows where we would be today... It's definitely also about the adventure for me and of course can you imagine all the fish we'll catch... ::S
 
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Fanie

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I think for most South Africans, there's that 'Explorer within', just consider where most of us come from...
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Where I came from is the room because I couldn't sleep, and that may be only so for the two of us. Not so sure about MOST South Africans, the buggers are all asleep, tired after exploring their cell phones... again.

What does 'home permanently' mean ? Are you retiring ? Don't be silly, it will be the end of you. I saw some okes getting early pension, they go home to retire at age 40 and five years later they look and act 30 years older. The most impressive are 80 and 90 year old kids still running a business or doing something other than ageing.

I really want to do this
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Know the feeling all too well. It's going to keep on nagging you... :-D
I don't think too many guys should tag along, imo. It's going to make the trip sluggish and you may end up nursing some through each day, but it's up to you.

It would of course be very nice if you could find someone with a decent yacht with berthing, save you some beach launches, and nothing sleeps like a boat. It would be expensive though, these okes doesn't take prisoners. LOL, if you think the skiboaters have bad attitudes, these sailies are ten times worse. The correct English term is 'stiff upper lip' I believe :-D

I know someone in RB who's boat is almost ready, just not sure if it will be ready enough and if he himself will be ready to accomodate such a trip. Can ask though...
Thankfully piracy has not take on here by us (yet), the sea is our last frontier. That is if you can get rid of the 'authorities' persuing you around every corner.

Well, what's your excuse, why aren't you sleeping ? Too noisy night life in Iraq ?
 
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zulu-X-treme

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Right, well my intention certainly isn't to grow old if that's what you mean... lol. And I share you sentiment in respect to what happens to guys when they stop working, there's a fair amount of examples out there.

I like the yacht idea, it's something that never crossed my mind but it defintely sounds like a good plan. That'll save the beach launches, the risk of losing or damaging equipment and of course the unwanted visitors on the beach at night. I can also also ask around once I'm home, there's enough 'yachties' here.

What is great about this trip is that we'll be paddling in one of the fastest currents on the planet which means we'll make good time with very little effort also on most occasions the wind is behind you. Who knows I might even incorporate a sail on my Bamba giving me ample opportunity to focus on my fishing.

By the way Fanie there is no night life here, I'm just not very 'big' on sleeping and anyway I need to be at work at 4:00am (3:00am SA Time)... lol. Where I am your only companion is the dust in your eyes and the grit in your mouth. OH! And to make things even more enjoyable (sarcasm), alcohol is not allowed. So there's no chance of washing all this wonderful (more sarcasm) sand down with a nice cold beer or a brandy and ginger ale... :(
 
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Fanie

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Maybe you could get an Ausie team to do a reverse trip when you're done, have them row against the current ;-)

I bet there are no nekked wiemen either, no dop, just sand and grit ?
Zulu, are you in JAIL mate ????
 
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Fanie

Sealiner
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Pleas p.m me if you decide to let the Tarpon go. Would love to get into a kayak.
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What's your L x B x H ?  The storage cavities looks big, but they they're actually quite small...  Would you consider sitting on top instead ?  I bet it's going to be a lot more comfortable :-D

 


 
 
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ThefishinMagician

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Mike D wrote:
"Got the trailer, Bamba, Tarpon140, paddles and a PFD for R175000... What a bargain."

Nice stuff Zulu, but at that price!
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Price is not bad really... if you consider the new prices on a Tarpon 140 is about
R12K, the Bamba R7500, and the trailer... well... thats debate-able...

then again.. so is the Bamba... (sorry could not resist) ::rm
 
 
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