Maverick 100x

This is our 4th season with our 'yaks and we couldn't be more pleased. We went a little "cheap" because we weren't sure how much time we really would have available to use them. We chose the Pelicans as they were middle of the road in cost, seemed like a quality product and looked fabulous. Now, we plan weekends and vacations around where we can put them in the water. Even more fun...last weekend we entered a kayak race with them and I won not only the women's division, but also overall (yeah-I beat the guys, too)! These 'yaks are so easy to maneuver and paddle, that 4+ mile course flew by in just over an hour.

Over the summer last year my family and I took a trip to Kauai, and we kayaked down a river leading us to a water fall. It was beautiful, and at that second I was convinced kayaking was something I wanted to do. The kayaks we rented were great for calm rivers and easy floats, but I wanted something a little more. Once I got home from our trip I began studying what type of kayak would fit my needs. White Water kayaks do not provide much storage, open top kayaks do not provide stability for rapids, so that left the recreation kayak. After looking at different brands and features I bought a Pelican, Maverick 100x. It has done an amazing job no matter what river I’ve decided to float.

Price:
Price is a big concern for people when they think about getting into kayaking. Especially when most people who kayak only try to go in the summer. This kayak was $350 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Before I went and got it I looked around on the internet, and they were all around the same price. That may sound expensive to some, but I don't regret it one bit! The joy I’ve got out of it is beyond worth it.

Durability:
Being an Oregon native I’m lucky enough to have many launch points around me. I’ve done calm waters and up to class four rapids, and I'm shocked with how well my kayak has taken it. You can count the scratches on your right hand only. I’ve bounced it of a few rocks, heard it scrape across gravel in low waters, and dragged it up to my pick-up on the boat launch. It’s hard to believe that it’s only plastic.

On-Boat Storage:
It offers more storage then a White Water kayak, but less then an open top kayak. My kayak has two main storage points on it. A smaller one on the nose of the boat with a lid. I don't tend to use it though because water can get in there easily, and a large storage point with straps behind the cockpit. I use that one to hold down my dry bag mostly. I haven't lost anything of the back yet, so it does well. Also you can put whatever you feel comfortable having with you in the cockpit.

Comfort:
One thing I noticed on the reviews I looked at was people always talked about how uncomfortable they were after a long float. I don't know if Pelican had the worry of owner comfort in mind when they were designing, but thats one thing I've never noticed in mine. Even after an eight hour float I felt no real pain. The seats are padded all the way down to my knees, and it has a backrest that reaches the center of my back. I’d still pick my bed over the kayak, but in my option they did a great job designing the seat.

Control:
I didn't see a review that mentioned how well they could control their kayak. My friend I normally go with owns a white water kayak, and he can’t control where it goes most the time because it wants to flip. With three rows I’ve changed my whole direction and attack at a rapid. It is so handy especially when you see a rapid that makes you question why your out there. I believe that mostly comes from the design of the kayak. It’s ten feet long and meets to a point at the bottom. Unlike most white water and open top kayaks that are flat on the bottom.

Purchasing my Pelican Maverick 100x was the best thing ever. I hadn't really been kayaking before (maybe one or two times) but even for the new/rookies pelican makes it extremely easy and enjoyable. We went to a kayak rental before and they were big, block kayaks that wobbled very easy but the maverick 100x cuts through medium sized waves without you noticing. It doesn't tip or teeter, in fact, you have to try to make it do so. Despite it's stability, it is extremely easy to control and will go very fast if you paddle a decent amount. There are AMAZING adjustable foot pegs for optimal comfort, and heavenly leg guards on each side of the cockpit. The semi-dry hatch actually did an amazing job keeping my waters cool as well. In addition to everything else, it is extremely lightweight and easy to handle by yourself and even easier with two people. Don't let the lightness trick you though, they use impeccably great plastic- rugged and thick and will not damage easily. So save yourself the time and directly buy the Pelican Maverick 100x.

I used to Kayak years ago. Bought the Pelican Maverick 10 in the spring. I couldn't be happier with it. I use it all the time and it is the perfect kayak. light weight, sturdy, functional. plenty of deck room to strap on a tent, sleeping bag, backpack. I added some rod holder to it and it's perfect for fishing. My wife tried it when I got it and a week later she had one. highly recommend this one

Just a beginner and like the stability & tracking of this kayak; the price was good on sale @ Dicks. Light weight and easy enough to load and unload either with or w/o the wife. Enjoyed lakes in PA and the river in WV - so now we have another outdoor adventure to enjoy with each other w/o a lot of hassle. Great beginner kayak with plenty of room for the few things we want on a short kayak trip

I never expected this to write this about a Dick's kayak, but the Maverick just might be the perfect personal party boat. Stable, tracks well enough, good price, yadda, yadda, yadda...
OK, the important stuff: She's light; she can stow your wallet and keys; and she has a special deck mount for the smartphone. Throw your LIFOAM cooler on the back, wander down the creek and catch some rays while cranking some Pitbull. Good times.

Great little kayak, sits a tad low in the water, super easy to paddle and maneuver. Has a nice little dry storage compartment that would hold keys cell phone wallet, etc. On the cockpit it has a place where you can "bungee" your cell phone or iPod or similar device. Open storage on the stern where you can strap down a dry pack or small cooler for day tripping. Good price on sale.

My wife and I bought one each and are new to kayaking. We've really enjoyed them and they handle much better than the kayaks we were renting. I would recommend this to my friends!