re: New Ascend FS128T yak

Not like it matters to me, but everyone else might like to know..... Two of what?

Weird. I always figured people would be some type of cat or parrot hoarder

Just stumbled across this on youtube. Turn up the volume. "It's gots plenty of stowage"

FS128T

Does Bass Pro do demo days to go and try this yak out?

anyone use a freedom hawk kayak to stand and sight fish out of?

Will do. I'll bump this thread when I find out.

for that price you could also get a Wilderness System Ride kayak. they are pretty stable boats

Thing looks like a Hobie pro angler sans mirage drive. I'd want to test out the stability but it looks nice especially for the price. With the kayak boom lately I'd be surprised if ascend prices dont go up soon.

That link is't working right now for some reason. I got one of these last week. The only reason I pulled the trigger was because I got 40% off. I paid less for this one than I did for the regular FS12 3 years ago.

I took it out once so I can't really give it a review. A few thoughts:

The hatches and mounts are sealed pretty poorly. Only one leaked on my yak (I poured water directly on them to test) I will probably re-seal all just to be safe. I also tightened the bolts / screws, some were a little loose. I tigtened the bolts on the seat and will probably add a lock nut.

Tracks really well. (I was in a small lake)

It's heavy. Needs side handles. I have a dolly, so no issues for me.

Lots of deck space and storage.

The seat is a dream....very comfy.

I stood up and sat down with ease. Set a hook on a small bass while standing....no issues.

Not going to dance a jig while standing, but can sight cast easily.

That's about all I got for now. It was a no brainer for me to buy this at $429. I would probably still recommend at $699 for someone that has to pay full retail.