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    I drove up to Starrk Moon in Delta PA yesterday and picked up my new Feelfree Lure 11.5. I've only been out once for about an hour yesterday evening but I can tell you one thing for sure, it's stable. In the low seating position, I don't think I could flip it. If I rolled out of my seat into the water, the kayak would stay upright. I stood and paddled with no problem, in fact, if you take the seat out you could use it as a SUP no problem.
    I haven't seen anyone else on the board with this kayak so as I use it more I'll post some updates on how it's working for me.
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    Now about Starrk Moon, that place is awesome! The website doesn't list their inventory or pricing but call them and talk to Brad if you're in the market. Probably 80% of the inventory is whitewater boats but he's got lots of Feelfree recreational boats in stock: Lure 10s, Lure 11.5s, Moken 10s and 10 Lite's and more. He also takes trade-ins and sells demos so that inventory rotates. He has a Winderness Systems Pungo 100 with a Scotty mount up front for $300. He said it was just traded in but it looked brand new. Prices seemed to be about 10% below the big online stores on new boats.
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    If you like the traditional retail shopping experience, this may not be the place for you. There are boats everywhere, inside, outside, upstairs, downstairs, its like the worlds best yard sale! If you go, bring your GPS, you probably won't find it otherwise!
    Mike
    Feelfree Lure 11.5
    Ocean Kayak Zest Two EXP

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    Very patriotic.
    It does indeed look like it would be a stable craft.

    Congrats Mike!
    Last edited by buzz; 07-28-2014, 02:09 PM. Reason: fixed typo
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    • #3
      Very, very, nice kayak. Congratulations on your new kayak! Love the colors.
      Peggy

      Native Slayer Propel 12.5 Max
      Cobra Explorer

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      • #4
        Congrats Mike on the new Yak! I like the color you picked out!
        2013 Wilderness Systems Ride 115

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        • #5
          Well you weren't yakless to long. Congrats on your new ride.
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          2013 Cuda 12

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          • #6
            Congrats on the new yak! I had some interested in the Lure 11.5s for awhile before settling on the Tarpon 120. How well does it track with that built in wheel in the keel? Does it affect it at all?
            Josh


            2014 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

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            • #7
              Originally posted by MrJB00G13 View Post
              Congrats on the new yak! I had some interested in the Lure 11.5s for awhile before settling on the Tarpon 120. How well does it track with that built in wheel in the keel? Does it affect it at all?
              It tracks better than the Moken 10 I had (also with the wheel) but I've had limited experience with sit-on-tops. It tracks as well as my 12' sit-in kayak did. I got the rudder for it as well, I'll get that installed this week and let you know how that changes things. The wheel is what has me locked into Feelfree. I've never used a kayak cart and I just can't bear the thought of bringing something else with me. I'm a minimalist, frequently going out with one rod and one extra lure and that wheel really helps. That said, this boat is noticeably heavier than my previous so if I have a longer portage I may change my tune!

              Originally posted by CAGE RATTLER View Post
              Well you weren't yakless to long. Congrats on your new ride.
              Not long... With cash in hand I called Starrk Moon and he said the Moken 12.5 was gone but he had 2 Lure 11.5's in stock, so off I went!
              Mike
              Feelfree Lure 11.5
              Ocean Kayak Zest Two EXP

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              • #8
                Thanks for the feedback!

                Sent from J-Boogie Yak Fishing Headquarters
                Josh


                2014 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

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                • #9
                  Nice boat. Is it fast?
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Runnin View Post
                    Nice boat. Is it fast?
                    Ehhh....not sure. It's fast enough and I'd bet its similar to the Wildy Ride 115. I'll reply when I get out on bigger water, only had it on a small pond so far.
                    Mike
                    Feelfree Lure 11.5
                    Ocean Kayak Zest Two EXP

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Runnin View Post
                      Nice boat. Is it fast?
                      In a word, no, its not fast. I can go as fast as I did in my previous kayaks but with more effort. The addition of the rudder makes a huge difference, the boat paddled and glides perfectly straight, and the toe controls are easy to use. I haven't paddled a Ride 115, but the reviewed I've seen make me think this is similar.
                      Overall i'm really happy with it. And the seat is sooo comfortable.
                      I got my first respectable fish in it today too:
                      Mike
                      Feelfree Lure 11.5
                      Ocean Kayak Zest Two EXP

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                      • #12
                        How much does it weigh?
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by gliebig View Post
                          How much does it weigh?
                          74lbs. Loaded with gear it's a bit heavy to pull around. The wheel is very helpful on hard surfaces or grass but in sand it's of limited use.
                          Mike
                          Feelfree Lure 11.5
                          Ocean Kayak Zest Two EXP

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                          • #14
                            I got my Moken 12 angler from Brad. It's a solid boat. I like these new ones how you can stand in them
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by gliebig View Post
                              I got my Moken 12 angler from Brad. It's a solid boat. I like these new ones how you can stand in them
                              Did you get it recently? He had a Moken 12 demo that I was going to buy but he sold it the day I called to tell him I wanted it.

                              I've heard from others that they can feel flex in their deck when standing, definitely not in the Lure.
                              Mike
                              Feelfree Lure 11.5
                              Ocean Kayak Zest Two EXP

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