The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Viking Espri https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:06:15 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:33:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36690 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Viking Espri : you would expect to pay 5-7 hundred...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517543&title=viking-espri#517543 Author: fisho111
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 9:33pm

you would expect to pay 5-7 hundred dollars if it is in good condition thats what i paid for mine last year.]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:33:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517543&title=viking-espri#517543 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : Have fished on an espri for a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517361&title=viking-espri#517361 Author: Pedro9
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 6:36pm

Have fished on an espri for a year or so - good little surk yak. If you want to go distance there are definately better boats that will cost you more, but I still fish it it here in Papamoa with good success. Set it up right and you will be fine. 

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:36:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517361&title=viking-espri#517361 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : What would you expect to pay for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517353&title=viking-espri#517353 Author: kiwicrusaders
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 6:28pm

What would you expect to pay for a 2nd hand Espri that is in good condition and about 4 years old?

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:28:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517353&title=viking-espri#517353 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : As a lad who was raised in Raglan...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517084&title=viking-espri#517084 Author: grimace
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 9:14am

As a lad who was raised in Raglan (and with tongue firmly in cheek), if you go fishing when there is a surfing comp on, or I am taking people to see the surfers, I'd almost guarantee it will be flat. And by flat I mean swell less than a metre.]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:14:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=517084&title=viking-espri#517084 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : KiwicrusadersI don&#039;t no much...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516940&title=viking-espri#516940 Author: Naki man
Subject: 36690
Posted: 14 Jan 2009 at 10:43pm

Kiwicrusaders

I don't no much about the Espris, but as far as the Raglan coast goes, you will need to pick your days carefully. From what I heard (from a search and rescue guy) Raglan has a tendency to produce freak waves 
]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:43:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516940&title=viking-espri#516940 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : Kiwicrusader, I&#039;ve aso had...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516883&title=viking-espri#516883 Author: GingaMatt
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Posted: 14 Jan 2009 at 9:45pm

Kiwicrusader, I've aso had a couple of Espris for around 3 or so years. Did some mean fishing off them and realy good transport for rockhopping. The only thing I would do if I was still fishing off one as set up a running rig similar to the profish rig. It just makes it heaps easier to set your different anchors. Fishing off a profish now but heck of a price diff. Viking al the way mate cant go wrong.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:45:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516883&title=viking-espri#516883 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : Kiwicrusader, I have owned an...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516858&title=viking-espri#516858 Author: Chip'n
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Posted: 14 Jan 2009 at 9:15pm

Kiwicrusader, I have owned an Espri for about 15 months now & yes it is my 1st kayak & only the 2nd type I have paddled so am certainly no expert.It suits my needs just fine in being able to handle it comfortably by myself re carrying/loading /launching etc. I take mine away on our motorhome so had to consider wieght length etc to get it on the roof. I mainly fish off papamoa & walk it down the road to the beach on a home made supercheap trolley so don't know the Raglan area at all. I caught my 1st Kingi last week all be it a throwback ( 550 lg) & that was a lot of fun. I have posted pics on the rigged kayak section about page 15 I think if you want to check it out. I am 5'7 & 85 kg & have no problem handling it, I think it is rated to 180 kg. Hope that is of some help in making your decision. chip'n]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:15:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516858&title=viking-espri#516858 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : I bought a espri for my first...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516817&title=viking-espri#516817 Author: fisho111
Subject: 36690
Posted: 14 Jan 2009 at 8:30pm

I bought a espri for my first kayak for fishing and have found it to be a good boat for starting out and also for general fitness . I hope this helps]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:30:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516817&title=viking-espri#516817 <![CDATA[Viking Espri : Hello All, new to the forum and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36690&PID=516770&title=viking-espri#516770 Author: kiwicrusaders
Subject: 36690
Posted: 14 Jan 2009 at 7:23pm

Hello All, new to the forum and like many have done before am looking at some advice about buying a kayak. I am seriusly looking at the Viking Espri because it feels comfortable and can be had for a resonable price but have some concerns.
 
From the postings I have read, I am concerned that being entry level I am going to be hamstrung and not be able to go where others do. Most of my fishing will be off Raglan coast, I am not sure what the main spots are and whether or not the Espri would be suitable for accessing these spots. I will be moslty softbaiting and at this stage am not looking at putting fishfinder on or anything. I am also not into fishing for marlin and will be mostly after snapper, kahawai and maybe a kingfish although this might be a bit ambitious !
 
Any feedback from current Espri owners, or adivce would be much appreciated !
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