Just like ICAST last month, we want you help. Let us know what questions you want us to ask the manufacturers and let us know which boats you want us to take a closer look at on the water. Post your feedback in the comments below and try to use this format.
Example Demo: (Joe Smith - Wilderness Systems - Thresher) How stable is it on the water?
Example Question: (Joe Smith - Wilderness Systems - Thresher) When will the kayak be available?
If you are using the Facebook Comments be sure to also include an @yakangler tag to your comment. We’ll do our best to get everyone’s questions answered and boats demoed. Below you will find our full schedule for the weeks events.
Tuesday, August 5
Open Air Demo
Which boats do you want us to demo and get some on the water footage from; the Jackson Kayak Kraken, Viking Kayaks Profish Reload, Old Town Predator XL, or Hobie Pro Angler 17 Tandem... There are too many to list, so take a look at the full list of manufacturers that will be at the Open Air Demo.
The rest of the week we will be covering the indoor expo. Here is a list of our appointments so far.
Wednesday, August 6
- Jackson Kayak
- Wilderness Systems
- Bending Branches
- Hobie Kayaks
- RAM Mounting Systems
- Hobie Eyewear
Thursday, August 7
- YakAttack
- Switch Sunglasses
- Bulldog Folding Trailers
- Revo Sunglasses
- JVC
- Guideline Eyegear
Friday, August 8
- Goal Xero
- Malone Trailers
- YakIma
- Columbia Sportswear
Help us make this trip benificial to the YA Nation by give us feedback (Demo Questions and Interview Questions) in the comments below for Outdoor Retailer 2014.
Comments
Thanks!!
(Mark Ferguson - Live Watersports - L2Fish) Didn't see their name on the list but would love to see some demo footage/hear your opinion of their L2Fish pontoon hull SUP if they are there.
Mark Ferguson - Native Watercraft - Slayer Propel 10) Demo and on the water footage.
Pretty sure if they are not on the list they are not going to be there. I know for sure Native is not attending OR this year. Woody confirmed this at ICAST last month. We'll get that Predator XL footage for ya!
(Rob Smith - Diablo - Any new kayaks) I'd like you guys to get some one the water time with any new boats they have and let us know how it performs.
(Rob Smith - Diablo) These guys see like they can party, please ask them what their stance is on the legalization of marijuana!
Also, any additions or details to the stock BigRig (not the pro), and when are the 2015 colors being released?
I really liked the new Coosa HD. Tracked better with the seat forward and much more stable. Looking forward to getting it. It is still in the Prototype mode and I expect it before the end of the year. There will be more in our recap aritcle
The Cuda is a great kayak and has served me well for years. However they made most of the changes I would have made to the Cuda to make it better in big water (lakes or oceans) as well as if you want to cover lots of miles.
The Colors should be out soon but one is Sunrise (red/yellow) that you see in the Kraken pictures.
The only changes are the camo color, the duck blind, and decoy bag. Jackson is shooting for September for the release.