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  1. I kayak fish offshore both north and south of Brisbane in Australia along with a number of other dedicated kayak fisherfolk. Most of us own a Sharkshield but can't say I use it all that often though it does come out with me. There are some areas (Fraser Island for example) where I would not go out without it on. A couple of guys have said they've seen sharks go nuts after they've been hooked and pulled into range. I've no doubt it would not stop a raging white coming at your with speed from below but might make them change their mind quickly enough. I've accidentally grabbed the antennae on mine when on and it gives you a good zapping. More than anything it gives peace of mind. How it would go on an orca?
  2. Hi all and thanks for the replies. I suppose I should have been clearer with my question. Let me put it this way. Is the SOF construction method as strong as say fibreglass or stitch and glue for a kayak of the same size and shape etc? Surf will test the strength of any kayak and wondering if the SOF method will stand up to it as well as the others. Now I'm no guru in the surf and have had plenty of practice getting rolled. I'm getting better for sure and would like a SIK that I could comfortably go have a play in the surf with and hopefully improve my skills. It would be advantageous to know that I'm not heading out on the maiden voyage into imminent disaster! Thanks again, Brad.
  3. One of my friends fishes from his yak in North Queensland (Australia) and he's considering giving it away because of the local predators. Any suggestions on a croc' repellant colour?
  4. Very much like the look of this design. Any more specs on it?
  5. Hi All, I've been looking at a stitch and glue kayak for a while but interested also in a SOF version. My question is, how do the SOF boats handle the surf? I typically have to negotiate surf to get out to my paddling grounds and not really avoidable. It can vary from quite small to around 4 to 5 foot. In all my looking on the net at SOF yaks I have not seen a pic anywhere of one in the surf. The models I'm considering are the Vardo and the Shad. The Vardo may have the edge as I do fish from the kayak. Also thinking about adapting the technology to make a few lights! Thanks for the assistance. Brad.
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