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Whats more popular pa 12 or 14
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Author:  xpress2800 [ Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Whats more popular pa 12 or 14
Buying a pa14 but salesman tells me 12 are better for controlling and tracking new to kayaking so not sure what that means and is he right?
Author:  Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Whats more popular pa 12 or 14
I own a 2013 PA-14 and it does not have the tracking skeg as found on both the newer PA-12's and PA-14's.

I have no problem "tracking" since I installed the optional, larger rudder. I also down rig fish most if the time and tracking is important to me.....it's a non-issue.

Since the PA-12 is 2' shorter, it stands to reason it might turn slightly quicker, but beyond that, IMHO the sales guy is blowing hot air :wink:

Regardless, pick the PA you think best suits your needs. They are great fishing platforms.
Author:  Roadrunner [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Whats more popular pa 12 or 14
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
IMHO the sales guy is blowing hot air :wink: Regardless, pick the PA you think best suits your needs. They are great fishing platforms.
X2 8)
Author:  Mtmouse [ Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Whats more popular pa 12 or 14
In general, the longer kayak will track better than a shorter kayak.

For me, I find the PA14 is faster than the PA12. The extra room outweighs the benefit of saving a few pounds..., but your mileage may vary.
Author:  xpress2800 [ Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Whats more popular pa 12 or 14
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
I own a 2013 PA-14 and it does not have the tracking skeg as found on both the newer PA-12's and PA-14's.

I have no problem "tracking" since I installed the optional, larger rudder. I also down rig fish most if the time and tracking is important to me.....it's a non-issue.

Since the PA-12 is 2' shorter, it stands to reason it might turn slightly quicker, but beyond that, IMHO the sales guy is blowing hot air :wink:

Regardless, pick the PA you think best suits your needs. They are great fishing platforms.

Thank you
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