Malibu Kayaks X Factor Sit On Top Kayak The X factor is a few inches shorter than the Malibu Extreme and has a higher freeboard. This beast has stability and fishability stamped all over it. The seating position, backrest options and adjustable footrests on a flat deck are simply ideal.
The extra freeboard gives you a drier ride and your backside is above the waterline.
The drift on the X Factor is faster than the Extreme but its easy to deploy a small sea anchor to get the drift speed you desire.
With 2, 4 or 6 flush mounted rod holders, monster forward hatch, easy access centre hatch and inclined rear hatch the outfitting on the Fish and Dive is complete. A Live bait well can be fitted in place of the rear hatch and the rear cargo area will take a 5 gal bucket or crate. The flared bow and freeboard of the X Factor make it capable of handling more choppy waters. The Americans use the flat deck areas to stand on which scares us to death, as experienced canoeist we do not recommend anyone stands up to fish from their kayak. It does demonstrate the X Factors stability and moving about on the deck to access gear is relatively simple. Some guys remove hatches when afloat for all sorts of reasons, a relatively safe operation when rafted up with another kayak. But when the hatch is off the kayak can flood. We suggest that if this is a practice you undertake that you fit some air bags inside the hull before you go afloat.
Replace the front hatch and fit a Gator Hatch and drop a smaller child on the rear deck and the X Factor becomes an excellent family kayak. Free Of Charge Simply Magic Paddle RRP £55 with Malibu X Factor
