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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.
Fluid
(Sealine Member)
Mosselbay
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fluid logo copy Fluid   "Bamba"

Congratulations to Shane Lindeque, winner of a Fluid Bamba in the

Salt Rock Kayak Fishing competition held on 30 January 2010

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The Ultimate Fishing Specialist Kayak.

Engineered by Fishermen for Fisherman

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front paddle park
Cockpit View                              Adjustable Footrests
cockpit view foot pedal

Rear tank-well fits optional fish/storage bag, crate or scuba cylinder
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Fitted with 4 screw-in hatches and 1 large swivel hatch into fish box
1700mm long molded fish/touring hatch with large hinched swivel hatch
box bait up rodholder

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The name "Bamba" is borrowed from the Zulu language which means "to cath, seize or take prisoner"

The Fluid "Bamba" is a specialist fishing kayak that is specifically designed for off-shore fishing.  Obviously it will also be at home on any stretch of inland water. It is extremely durable and has a large forward , rectangular centre hatch, much like the traditional fiberglass 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 electronics and deck hardware within easy reach of the angler. The Fluid "Bamba" is currently under development and will hit the water during January 2010.

The Fluid "Bamba" will compete in the market place somewhere between the Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Angler and the Tarpon 14 from Wilderness Systems.  Being 100% South African made, it will be available at a fraction of the cost of the imported models.  With generous rocker and a range of innovative features, the hull is designed to cope with rough surf conditions and with Fluid's advanced molding techniques, the hull weight will be significantly reduced for ease of handling your kayak out the water.

BAMBA RATING OUT OF 5
FISHING + + + + +
ADVENTURE + + + + +
STABILITY + + + + +
OFF-SHORE FISHING + + + + +
TOURING
+ + + +
SURFING + + +
WHITE WATER + +
ADULT PLAY + + +
CARRYING CAPACITY + + + + +
Features
  • Excellent Surf Launching and Return Capibilty
  • Excellent stability to speed ratio
  • High volume storage & comfortable deck lay-out
  • 1700mm x 300mm x 270mm sealed-off central fish/touring hatch
  • In-hull storage for rigged rods
  • Hatch 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
  • Paddle Park and molded-in transducer mount
  • 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 - 220kg
  • Length - 4250mm
  • Weight - 31 Kgs fitted
  • Accessories under development eg: rudder & steering, sails, bass motor mounts, comfort seats, etc

Price

Bamba Kayak:     R7 500 (Including delivery in SA)

Paddle:                R   450

Buoyancy Kit Included

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

Fluid Kayaks are designed and manufactured by kayakers, and it shows!