Anyone dive from a Malibu Mini-X?

[KillItNGrillIt]

The Malibu Mini-X looks like slick little Yak. Does anyone have one? Any good or bad opinions? I am getting a Yak this week. I was also thinking of a Cobra Explorer, or Navigator.
Thanks,
Dave

[Kyle Parker]

the best kayaks for diving are big and stable with lots of storage. mirage drives are very nice for the long distances you may need to travel.

[bluesquids]

I dive off a Mini X as well as a X Factor. Both have their applications. The Mini X is a slick little yak, like you said. I like it alot. I keep it bare bones and it's an easy 40lb suitcase or sholder carry. This is a big plus when hauling it to places a larger yak can't get to. I Normally only use it when paddling a couple miles in either direction. Though I went 8 miles no problem, I wasn't even using a seat, as it's a deep seat well and I was again keeping it simple. It actually pushes along pretty well, since it's so small. Tracking is a little squirrelly as to be expected but not that bad. For a small yak it's very stable and has a large load capacity.
I Strap fins, mask etc in a duffle in the tankwell, weightbelt usually in the center hatch. I can also fit a 55" gun in the center hatch if I take the shaft out. Though I usually strap it on the deck. I Didn't get the #2 and #3 Hatches as I think they're not all that functional and wanted to keep the weight down. Real pleasure to just throw in the truck compared to a 14'-15' yak. Also good to just throw into a boat.
Overall, great purchase, real real happy with it, fun little guy who thinks he's a bigger boat in many ways.
However, if the ocean turned snotty on me, I would not want to be in the mini-x. That's where It would be no problem for the Xfactor or other big yak. If I was looking at yaks today I would look at the Trident. http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/angler_editions/prowler_trident_15_angler.html