I didn’t notice as much of a difference in the raised position further off the deck. I used a piece of one inch diameter PVC to raise the seat a touch and it was a better angle for what I wanted. I wouldn’t slide out by any means and it need only a minor adjustment. I saw it when I unpacked it and tried it out. The seat has a little bit of a downward angle to it in the mold in the low position. I didn’t install a transducer or electronics so I can’t speak to the functionality of that setup but it is a nice option to see. I’d want some seat time with no gear over the summer before I give that a solid go, no go. Will it perform well in the High Island washing machine surf? I don’t know. It sheds the water quickly through the scuppers and I didn’t feel uncomfortable in the sizable chop. It also performed well when running parallel to the whitecaps as they hit the starboard side. It’s a little slower to get going in the wind but maintains course and motion if you stop paddling pretty well. These larger hatches would also be great for storing gear for overnight camping trips. Usually adding track is the biggest need for underdeck access (although you could use a rigging bullet or screws) but the Sea Ghost comes with front and rear track on both sides. The front and rear hatches are a nice size for storing lots of gear and are helpful when rigging. I’ve had slide rudders in the past and they gave me some issues with my hip flexors. It took a little bit of adjustment to get it right how I wanted it but the toe control option allowed me to still utilize the foot pegs without sliding the rudder. It also didn’t leave my back sore when I got off the water after eight hours. The stable frame and being able to lower my profile was helpful. I had 15 to 20 mile per hour winds all day and had to do quite a bit of power paddling against the wind. The Vibe Hero seat and dual position adjustability was a life saver in the testing environment. It is stacked with premium features that will usually run you close to double what this kayak does. The price point is the big wow factor when you see this kayak. The Vibe Sea Ghost 130 is loaded with lots of different features including the dual position Vibe Hero seat, a pre-installed toe controlled rudder system, a large sealed center console with accessory mounting points and a fishfinder transducer port with mounting points and protective lid. It is 33 inches wide, weighs in at 74 pounds and boasts a 550 pound weight capacity. The Sea Ghost 130 is a 13 foot long kayak. I’ve spent the last week running it through the paces and think I have a pretty good feel of the ins and outs of the kayak. The Sea Ghost is value priced at $899 and includes the kayak, a rudder and paddle. *Important notice: Available for pick-up, but can be quoted for delivery through Islandwide.The newest offering from Vibe Kayaks is the 2016 model of the Vibe Sea Ghost 130.
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