5/16/2023 0 Comments Vibe kayaksHeadwaters Kayak price change announcement February of 2019 The 2018 Vibe Sea Ghost 130 on top and the 2019 on bottom. Marketing and publicity followed and a community of loyal followers was built. In 2016, that price point was well below most premium competitors and with the included rudder and paddle, a more completely rigged kayak than the big box stores. The 2016 Vibe Sea Ghost 130 had a frame style seat, center console, front hatch and probably the biggest selling point for anglers was an included rudder system (preinstalled) and a paddle. In 2015 the Vibe Sea Ghost had a clip in seat, was the typical rotomolded overseas cargo ship ordered kayak, and had a small following but when the changes for 2016 were announced, the market share made a shift. ![]() Vibe put together a marketing strategy and leveraged a feature rich kayak for less money which appealed to many budget restricted anglers. The former inhabitants of that space were big box brands like Ascend, Pelican, and Perception as well as import to dealer and direct to consumer businesses like Vibe Kayaks. ![]() Since late 2017, large name kayak manufacturers have been promising more kayaks in the $999 and below price point. New high-end kayaks from trusted manufacturers like Hobie, Jackson, and Feel Free are gaining some headlines but the real dog fight is further down the pricing ladder. ![]() 2019 is shaping up to be a big showdown year in fishing kayak manufacturing.
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