Ocean Kayak Scrambler Kayak

Pros: Inexpensive, light weight, buoyant.
Cons: Slow, wet.

I bought the Scrambler primarily for fishing and it has served me well. The shop owner that sold me the kayak recommended the Scrambler as the best all around value and he was right. The scrambler is light and fairly short for a kayak, making it easy to...

Pros: all purpose, maneuverable, stable, tons of cargo space, durable
Cons: lack of speed

The Scrambler is the bets solo ocean kayak currently on the market. It is excellent for anything from novices learning to paddle, to experts surfing in ocean waves and even whitewater. My family owns three, and we have been thoroughly satisfied with...

Pros: Good all-purpose size, comparatively light, storage space
Cons: Doesn't glide as well as flatter "performance" kayaks, center of gravity a little high

After renting kayaks with some friends in Catalina, I decided that it was one of the few outdoor activities I could really enjoy. I really needed something that would get me out of the house and, more importantly, get me to exercise. I love water, but...

Pros: All-purpose
Cons: none

I purchased the Ocean Kayak Scrambler from my local dive shop in ‘97 and have really had a great time with it! The Scrambler is a “sit-on-top” Kayak that I bought primarily for scuba diving but I’ve found it to be a great multi-purpose kayak. Paddling,...

Pros: durable, easy to handle
Cons: limited use

The Scrambler

I have owned my Scrambler for about six years or more. I have bought three other kayaks since purchasing the Scrambler. However, I am still very happy that I hung on to it. The Scrambler is just simply fun to have around. It is...

Pros: Great quality it will last a lifetime, Hours of fun
Cons: Tips easily if not experienced in Kayaking

I have put many hours and many miles on my scrambler and I have had nothing but pure enjoyment along my journeys. Wherever I go and there is an ocean this kayak goes with me. Before I purchased the hard shell scrambler I was using an inflatable kayak ...

Pros: versatile kayak
Cons: no specialization

The surge of the ocean let me know how thick this wave really was as I felt
the curl developing, sucking me in before the crest thrust me forward like
a bullet. I leaned all the way back on my Scrambler Kayak, trying to keep
my nose up...

Pros: light weight, no frills, can put extra gear on top, comfortable. inexpensive.
Cons: no rudder, could be more efficient when paddling

When I moved to FL I sold my sit-in and bought a scrambler. It may not be fancy, but it is easy to store, versatile, and I can carry it myself and put it on the car myself. The tracking isn't bad and I can throw my snorkeling gear, a cooler or whatever else onto it. Overall I think it is the best beginner kayak or low maintenance, no-brainer kayak.