We are a group of 6 guys in George using a wide range of Kayaks. The XXXXXX I used to use had absolutely no stability and I was almost killed of Mosselbay Point due to this no stability on the first "voyage" and needed to be rescued by my buddies. Some of the other XXXXXX users complain about stress fractures on it. At the local fishing shop the owner sells about 40 kayaks a month. He sells any brand you want but Fluid are very popular. All of us are now using Fluid skis and although it doesn`t have a rudder(it can be fitted) and the hatches are small it is ultra tough-build of thick plastic! Just what you need when you lauch at the rocks like we have to in the Cape. The Fluid have a Cat type design (double hull) which makes it extremely stable. At Mosselbay Point the sharks are sometimes bothersome as they continue to circle around the Kayaks when the Bonnies are biting. If you fall off the Kayak this can become a disaster. We all use Shark-shields aswell. One guy still uses his Macski and are also very happy with it. Also- my xxxxxxx didn`t have any foam in. I send xxxxxxx an email about this stability but he didn`t even bother to listen to my /our very valid complaint. For me Fluid was a life changing experiece and therefore my Username. There must be other great products as well but I am NOT one for a XXXXXXX.
The name "Bamba" is borrowed from the Zulu language meaning,
"to cath, to seize or take prisoner"
The Fluid "Bamba" is a purposely designed fishing kayak. Whether you fish off-shore, in-land or in estuaries around the country, it is hard to beat the Bamba. It is very durable and has a large forward center hatch, much like the fiber glass skis for keeping all your gear, rigged rods and tackle safe and dry inside the hull. The deck lay-out is fishing friendly and caters for the fitting of fish finders and deck hardware within easy reach of the angler. The Fluid "Bamba" was tested and tried by experts for their independent reviews, so watch the press for details.
The Bamba competes in the market place some where between the Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Angler and the Tarpon 140 from Wilderness Systems. Made in South Africa, the Bamba is sold at a fraction of the cost compared to the imported models. The hull was designed to track well without a rudder and and handles surf conditions with ease. It has a large rocker for heavy loads and a range of new features never seen before on fishing kayaks. The introduction of the Fluid Bamba has set new bench-marks for performance, speed, safety and deck layout in kayak fishing . When needed, plastic boats are easy to fix either by Fluid or a Bumper repair Shop around your home-town. Please see the 3 year warranty offered standard by Fluid Kayaks.
Note the waterline with a 105kg paddler - Carrying capacity in excess of 180kgs
Fitted standard
4 carry handles
3 rod holders
4 screw-in hatches
bungee front & rear
adjustable foot rests
paddle park
Hinged hatch cover - incorporates a drinks bottle holder with tie down, 2 cup holders and a bait-cutting board recess.
Various tie-down points for accessories eg. seat, thigh straps, fish/storage bags, milk crate, fish finder, sail etc. No need for drilling holes!
Seperate drain plugs for boat and hatch for ease of cleaning.
The sleek bow cutting the water at speed - Large rocker for heavy loads. No problems with paddlers up to 150kgs
Easy reach to rods. The hatch accommodates rods up to 1.7 meters inside the hull for surf launches and easily holds camping gear with tent, safe and dry.
Paddler's view of friendly cockpit fitted with fish finder - Multi purpose wet/dry hatches for live-bait, dead bait, lures, anchor, lunch, ice, safety kit, etc
BAMBA RATING OUT OF 5
FISHING
+ + + + +
ADVENTURE
+ + + + +
STABILITY
+ + + + +
OFF-SHORE FISHING
+ + + + +
TOURING
+ + + +
SURFING
+ + + +
WHITE WATER
+ + +
ADULT PLAY
+ + + +
CARRYING CAPACITY
+ + + + +
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Features
Excellent Surf Launching and Return Capibilty
Excellent stability to speed ratio
High volume storage & comfortable deck lay-out
Sealed-off central fish/touring hatch - 1700mm x 280mm width x 250mm deep
Hatch opening - 420mm X 280mm wide
In-hull storage for rigged rods
Hatches for in-hull storage of tackle and gear
2 Hatches with scuppers that can be flooded via scuppers for livebait storage
2 Rear rod holders and 1 forward bait-up rod holder (space to fit a 3rd rod holder)
Paddle Park and molded-in transducer housing
6mm screw-in brass threaded secure points for DIY accessories
Lure & knife stowage either side of the cockpit
Great adventure and touring capabilities
SAMSA 35% bouancy and safety compliant
Carrying Capacity - 180kg safety rating
Length - 4250mm
Width - 800mm
Weight - 31 Kgs
Accessories under development eg: rudder & steering, sails, bass motor mounts, comfort seats, etc
Colour Options: - Yellow - Orange - Red - Yellow/Red - Yellow/Green - Purple/White (Camo colour available soon)
No Cracking No Breaking No Splitting No Sinking No Fixing No Worries
