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[Texfish]

What he said !

[fathernson]

To each his own! This kayak isn't for everyone, thats for sure. I love my Revolution, which is alot more basic(and cheaper). I would still choose my Revolution over the PA any day of the week. But to the group of people this new yak appeals to... it's just what the doctor ordered!

[cupofjoe04]

You exactly right. No one product can universally be the best for every consumer. But i have been looking at kayaks for over 3 years after selling my pontoon boat and moving to Houston. This is just the ticket! I have been sitting on the money and saving up for a LONG time, but I have a feeling that after testing out a PA12 this summer, I am going to finally get me a yak (or boat, or battle ship, or whatever you want to classify it as). I have always liked the PA14, but had several issues. Almost every single one has been addressed with the PA12, and they come stock. I for one, am VERY excited to get out on one of these

[LC Yakr]

You don't happen to drive a minivan....? Sorry I asked however, I live in LC on the west side of I45 and saw a maroon colored van with a PA on top....just curious how someone would hulk that thing on top?

I am torn between the 12 and 14 as i will be purchasing one in the next month or so.

[cupofjoe04]

I do not drive a minivan. I have a truck, so roofing it is not an issue for me. I have seen a video of someone putting a PA14 on top of their SUV though. Just pivoted it on the little skip plates on the back, set the front on a foam pad, lifted the back and pushed. It was not a 90 pound middle school girl doing this, as you can imagine... ha ha.

My truck has a 5.5' bed, so that is one of the reasons the 12 is appealing to me. I have a friend who can weld me up a hitch extension with a T-top to support the yak sticking out of the bed. But having 24" less is a big plus for transportation. Not sure how it will translate on the water.