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First impressions on stability, tracking and loading:

• Super super stable. As you saw in the video,I was able to comfortably stand in a lake with 10-15 mph winds, and a dog running around the deck. The stability trumps the competitors SUP-yak. As far as comparing it to other stand-intensive boats…I really can’t say. I’ve never really found a standing condition I wasn’t comfortable in with the JK Coosa, Hobie Outback, WS Commander and Native Ultimate. All I can say is this thing is more than stable enough for my needs and is comfortable for both me and the dog.
• Fast enough. You’re not going to win any races in an Adios, but I didn’t break a sweat on a half mile paddle back against a 10-15mph wind with no seat. My next trip, I’ll have the seat in and be able to give it a much better performance rating from a paddling and comfort position.
• Easy to load. I’m 6′ #160 soaking wet, not exactly a big dude. But the 69#s of the Adios is not hard to throw around. It took my a while to figure out how to car-top two boats on my Jeep. Even on the day I sold it, I could not for the life of me load my Redfish 12 on top of my Jeep if the Tarpon was on there first. Not an issue with the Adios. The handle position and the huge area that the weight is spread around make loading relatively easy… If anyone want’s I can post a video.

More on fishability, comfort and tracking later!

Full Report: www.zachyak.com/2011/11/first-impressions-diablo-paddlesports-adios/

Great job Zach! Can't believe it felt that stable when the water looked so choppy. Love your puppy too!

Nice job Zach. It is an awesome kayak, I know that the one that "YakAngler" has Mark uses it as his primary fishing kayak. I've taken my wife out on it before, who had never stood in a kayak, and she stood and fished from it with ease.

Zak, did you get one with a skeg? I learned that it made all the difference in the world when it came to handling

Thanks guys,

I do not have the one with the skeg, but so far I'm happy with the handling.

Great looking yak and a super great report, I found the rod holder mounting device interesting as well. I'm glad that you took the time to rescue the pup.

That reminds me of a Lab that I had that would always jump off of the Pontoon when it was moving or still. She just loved the water. Finally I had to secure her to the boat while fishing.

Great job again and can't wait for report #2.