nucanoe

[WarrenP]

On the Frontier 12, they have made the floor space a lot wider and you can just step into it and sit down. To get out, all you need to do is stand up and step out. On the older models, you had to step up on the side which would cause it to tilt but never flip over. I doubt very much if one person could ever flip it completely over. Once it tips to the side it just stops and becomes very stable. With the new model Frontier 12 this is no longer an issue. You can stand up and walk back and forth from the front to the rear with no balance problems. You will notice in the videos that one guy just stepped off the dock into the Frontier 12 and sat down. The Frontier 12 is just a great boat! As far as loading it onto the top of a vehicle, I have no experience because I just slide it into the back of my Nissan Frontier. At the end of the day I just insert the Transporation Cart into the hole in the back, pick up the front of the boat and pull it up to the truck and sit the front of the boat on the tailgate. Go to the back of the NuCanoe, pick up the back and slide it into the truck and I am good to go. I wish I could provide information on loading it on to the top of a vehicle, but, that is something I have not had to do. I would suggest that you find a dealer somewhere that would allow you to demo the boat and that should answer all your questions. From what you stated and need from a boat, you will love the Frontier 12 as far as getting into and out of it! It is very stable and a whole lot more comfortable to spend a day in and I know you will really enjoy it. The loading onto the top of your vehicle will be the only thing you will need to research. If you can find a dealer that will let you demo it, you will really see just how great this boat is and you might check into a small trailer which would take care of the loading/unloading problem. You would not need a boat ramp because you can use the Transportation Cart to wheel it to the water and back to the trailer.

I have no problems suggesting that you demo one because this Frontier 12 is unbelieveable for paddling, handling, standing and stability! Matter of fact, I just got off the phone with Blake at NuCanoe and placed my order for the Frontier 12. They will start shipping them late January and I am excited about getting mine. I have plans to use the Frontier 12 more in my local lakes as well on my rivers.

[Gigmaster]

I almost bought one of these, but the deal-breaker for me was the weight. It's the same reason I don't use a canoe. My Yak weighs 41 pounds. A new canoe is over 70 pounds, and so is a canoe.

And if 41 pounds gets to be too heavy, I also have an inflatable Advanced Elements Convertable Yak that holds two adults, paddles like a solid Yak, and only weighs 23 pounds, and can be launched just about anywhere, even back-packed in, or carried on an airliner. I have even used it on the coast.

[FloridaFly]

I own a fleet of NuCanoe Frontiers and a NuCanoe Pursuit. Both a great fly-fishing kayaks, the best I've ever fished from.

[billknepp]

The frontier 12 looks awesome..but I still want a mokai!! Anyone wanna lend me 5gs?! Lol. I'll prolly have to settle for the frontier 12.....

[IndianaYakFish]

Has anyone tried these out?
http://www.wildcatcreekoutfitters.co.../hybridcanoes/

It really depends on what kind of water you're going to be fishing. The NuCanoes are fantastic when it comes to stability, comfort and quality of build. Where I fish here in Indiana, I tend to either paddle up rivers and fish my way down, or float/fish down and paddle back up to the truck. The NuCanoe Frontier models are not the best kayak choice for paddling against current or even for paddling far for that matter. But for fly fishing on still water, they're great. If you're going to be fishing any moving water (rivers) or paddling far to get to your fishing spot (reservoirs, large lakes, etc) then you might want to check out the NuCanoe Pursuit or a few of the models by Jackson Kayak. My favorites for versatile fishing are the Jackson Coosa HD (not the standard Coosa) and the Jackson Kilroy. Love both of those models for my style of fishing. The best advice anyone can give you is to try and get in a few different model of kayaks and test paddle before buying.

By the way, that link you shared is for Wildcat Creek Outfitters which happens to be my "home" fly fishing/kayak shop. I fish on their kayak fishing team and get all of my fly fishing and tying gear from them. Great guys and they've got a large selection of fishing kayaks in stock. You won't find a better crew to deal with.

[MikeWest]

OK old thread, But to the guys who posted you can?t flip these I beg to differ.
I flipped mine to the tune of $600 worth of lost equipment. And I read a post from a dealer who flipped his to the tune of $2500 worth of lost equipment.

If there is any interest I?ll post my story.

[Gigmaster]

I flipped one, but I did it on purpose, just to see how stable the boat was, and it was very difficult. And, it flipped right-side up all on it's own. I could not make it stay flipped. I won't say it can't be flipped accidentally, but I can't imagine what you have to do for that to happen. We've taken my friends NuCanoe on Class iV whitewater several times, and it never flipped, even with two 200+ lb. men in it. But, nothing is 100%. But I am convinced that the NuCanoe is a close to it as you can get. I am personally not crazy about them, because they are not very maneuverable, and they are painfully slow to paddle, but they are the most stabile boat I have ever sat in, even including Jon Boats. Just my opinion. Your mileage may vary....

OK old thread, But to the guys who posted you can?t flip these I beg to differ.
I flipped mine to the tune of $600 worth of lost equipment. And I read a post from a dealer who flipped his to the tune of $2500 worth of lost equipment.

If there is any interest I?ll post my story.