Ascend 10' Sit Inside Yaks

[jdmidwest]

Has anyone been using the Ascend 10' sit inside Yaks? I run into several last weekend at Fin To Fur in Thayer for a great price. I have been looking to add a 10 footer to the fleet and had my eye on an Old Town that Gander Mountain was carrying. But the Ascend's looked pretty good. Hull design was pretty impressive as well as the features.

Of course, I could save my money and buy a Jackson Orion.

[Stoneroller]

save your money for the orion. you'll be happier with that purchase.

[jdmidwest]

I run into a guy 2 weeks ago at 142 access on the 11pt with a Daytripper. The open cockpit, moveable seat to trim the boat, and hull design really impressed me. I will have to step up to the Orion to get the camo I desire for duck hunting. Of course, that will be another 12' boat if I go that way.

I think I want a 10' boat for a change, I have always owned and floated 12' boats with the exception of the 13'8" Predator I had a few years ago for a while.

Any downsides to the Ascend?

[Stoneroller]

I've heard all kinds of downsides to the Ascend, from the cheap/thin plastic used to create it, to it's mass produced and shoved out the door as fast as possible lack of attention to detail. Lots of people buy them though, but then again justin beiber has gold records...

[dinosaur]

Not knocking the Ascend as I have never been in one. My opinion is to save your pennies and get a "proven" kayak. NuCanoe, Wilderness, Jackson, Native, Ocean Kayaks, and Hobie are all quality kayaks that will have a model to fit your needs. If it's possible, try to test drive some before you buy. If standing to fish matters to you, most of the kayaks I mentioned all have a model that you can stand in. I have a NuCanoe Frontier and a 10 ft NuCanoe that offer numerous seat options, standing ability, room for two people if needed, lots of room for gear. Whatever you decide, have fun.

[jdmidwest]

I have owned 5 kayaks as of late and paddled many others. I personally fish out of either a Mainstream Kingfisher or Pamlico by Wilderness Systems. I have owned 2 by Old Town and another by Mainstream.

I was wanting some imput from an Ascend Sit Inside owner, there has to be several out there. I have a cousin that owns one of the Ascend sit on tops and have paddled it. It has a stable hull design and was worth the money he spent for it.

I have no desire to stand in a yak and fish. But I don't want to get tossed out of one each time I hub a downed tree. Stability is a plus factor.

[Flatbottom Boy]

JD I have a 10' sit in Ascend that I purchased a while back. I am new to the kayaking world and thought I would try this one out. I fish out of it a couple days a week out on the piney and gasconade here close to home. I even had it out on LOZ this spring before all the boats started piling in there. I've been told by others that the kayak is heavy for it's size, but I don't carry it more than a few feet usually. It's very easy for me to load up on my tahoe, so not sure what everyone is talking about with the weight. It seems like this sport has more snobs than golf..but whatever. The yak tracks much better than I ever expected and is stable, but I wouldn't recommend standing. A few days ago a buddy of mine rented a 12 foot sit on top tarpon and floated around the piney with me for the day. I was able maneuver better and faster than he was, however he could easily stand to fish, his yak was much more stable. I did a two day float a while back and had enough room for all my gear over the two days, but I'm able to compromise and pack light.

I haven't had it out duck hunting yet, but that was my main purpose for purchasing this craft. I have missed out on the last few duck seasons with deployments, and after my wife got rid of my bird dog my interest kinda went through the floor..(started bow hunting more). I hope this helps a little, I'm no kayak expert by any means but I have gotten my money out of this little boat.

[ollie]

My neighbor bought an Ascend from BP last year and sorta likes it. Big downside on his was that it didn't come with footpegs. Other than that for as many times a year as he uses it he likes it.

[Flatbottom Boy]

My neighbor bought an Ascend from BP last year and sorta likes it. Big downside on his was that it didn't come with footpegs. Other than that for as many times a year as he uses it he likes it.

Ollie I'm not sure which model your buddy bought but the 10' Ascend sit in comes with adjustable foot pegs that run along the side. They are fully adjustable and actually can be removed. If these were removed by accident prior to purchase he should get with BPS and see if they can make it right. If he bought the yak from someone on CL or the sort then he is kinda screwed but I would guess they can be purchased or fabricate some.

[jdmidwest]

There are places that sell the adj foot pegs and runners.