I own both paddle boards and kayaks. The Cubera is a great hybrid that allows you to do both activities simultaneously. Is it the greatest paddleboard ever? No... It's heavy and doesn't track nearly as well as my other paddle board, That is due to having rear skags as apposed to long fins. The trade off is this thing is nimble so you can maneuver rivers and other tight spots that are impossible with a typical paddle board. Put simply, It's just a fun time and a comfortable experience all day. If you like to be on the water for hours like me and don't want to deal with back pain, give the Cubera a look. The convenience of switching from sitting and standing allows me to be on the water as long as I want. I came from a Hobie with an advantage seat. For me it didn't matter how much money I spent, sitting for hours was uncomfortable.

It shocks people when I tell I fish out of the Vibe Cubera because most people think it's unstable. I load mine with a 45qt cooler, a crate to hold 4 rods, bait bucket, my tackles and plenty of back up gears for those rainy Florida summers. I've had friends do headstands on them, kids using it for the first time and one was 8 years old paddling on her own. I've had friends that have never paddled before whom says they don't have great balance and have no problems.
This is truly one of my favorite to use and I have owned multiple kayaks in the past. Standing up is easy and casting a line out is simple. It's been used for fly fishing as well. If you are looking for something that allows you to have room and unrestricted movements, this is it. Great for family fun or solo adventures.

This kayak is unbelievably stable. I am 6’ 186lbs and I have no problem standing up. I can throw a cast net from it just fine. Easy to paddle and tracks straight thru the water. Definitely happy with my purchase!

I've owned a lot of kayaks over the years and the Cubera 120 is hands down the coolest kayak I've had. It paddles straight when paddling and turns on a dime when you need to turn. Having a totally open deck is well freeing! All the space in the world to move around and put stuff and it's crazy stable too. I've got it with the Summit Seat and standing perch. I don't really stand on the perch but it's great for sitting higher and stretching my back. Good job Vibe, this boat rocks!

I wanted to get a paddle board for me and my two large-breed dogs. One is 90 lbs and the other is 70 lbs. I wanted something stable and roomy. I initially wanted to go a cheaper route and considered an inflatable, but after talking with the Vibe staff and reading reviews, I got this one instead. It was GREAT on a busy day on the lake. Very stable and the dogs both fit comfortably. The only downside is that it is heavy - about 73 lbs - which will make it more difficult for me to load and transport it alone. It is worth it though, because it’s so sturdy and has the handy rails to attach a cup holder and cooler. Highly recommend for recreational paddling with pups!

To me the Cubera is one of the best all time designs I have ever had the pleasure of paddling. I have been in the industry for nearly a decade and every time I paddle my Cubera it puts a huge smile on my face. Being a hardcore fly fisherman the open deck concept allows me to chase a variety of species and not have to worry at all about my fly line getting tangled on anything. Or if you are someone who loves the have all of the bells and whistle you can fully customize the open deck to heart's desire.
My fishing style is very simplistic but I also love for my kayaks to perform at a high level. The Cubera is ultra stable, tracks wonderfully, and turns very quickly. The turning of the Cubera is a little different, but amazing once you get use it, it actually turns form the middle. By doing this I an confident this will make a fantastic river fishing platform, and I look forward to putting the Cubera through it's paces on some Class II rapids in the Spring.

I absolutely love the Cubera platform! Primarily I fish in saltwater marshes and small creeks. The Cub makes it remarkably easy to go from slinging blockheads on an 8 weight for redfish, to dropping size 12 poppers in tiny pockets for sunfish with a 3 weight. The great thing about this blank slate, it really niches down to my style of fishing; minimalist. The drawer under the Summit seat is big enough to hold a few spools of tippet, a large fly box, pliers, scissors, fish grips, and there is plenty room for more. The flat deck with no snags is perfect for managing large amounts of fly line, and when a big redfish is on the line, that is really important! Besides the salt, I love fishing in tiny creeks for sunfish. A lot of these creeks are hard to get to and require a long drag for a kayak. I use a kayak leash on the front handle and just drag the Cubera, with my gear, to wherever I need to. The low center of gravity on this boat lends to a very easy pulling kayak, with no tip overs and minimal gear disturbance. Overall I am very pleased with the Cub, and love putting fish on its ultra stable deck!

This week I took the Cubera 120 to my local fishing hole to test some of the features and get a “feel” for the balance and responsiveness. My first surprise was the stability. The Cubera comes in at 12 feet in length and 33.5 inches in width as opposed to my Vibe Shearwater at 12.5 feet by 35 inches. I felt more stable with less lean on the Cubera due to its flatter wide keel. This is saying a lot, as the Shearwater is beloved for its stability! Getting on and off the Cubera was easy because of the flat deck with no gunnels to step over or around. Later I was happy to find that landing fish didn’t require me having to lift the fish over a gunnel, but just pull it onto the deck.
I wanted to test some speed and maneuvering so it was time to put the fishing pole down and grab the paddle. The first couple of paddle strokes and I was moving at a good clip. Turning with a paddle in a canoe or standard kayak involves several standard strokes but with the Cubera there is less keel in the water so a simple back stroke will turn you with ease. I tested this and paddled off just the right side of the Cubera and was able to spin 360 degrees with just a few light paddle strokes.
I’m extremely pleased with the addition of the Cubera 120 to my fleet of Vibe kayaks. I’m positive the more adventures lay ahead as I explore more aspects of this “hybrid kayak”.

The Cubera is definitely my favorite platform to fly fish off of. I do all types of fishing, but fly fishing off traditional yaks can get a little messy with line management. The open deck of the Cubera is clean and easy to manage line, and overall it's a super stable craft. I also love the versatility of the hybrid design with the Summit seat and gear tray to give you more than a normal paddleboard. One of my problems with fishing off of traditional paddle boards is having no storage or place to put tackle and accessories. With the gear tray and dry hatch on the Cubera, it's incredibly easy and efficient to throw some tackle in and go. When I flats fish, having the casting platform on the back of the seat is a serious difference maker for visibility and spotting fish. Lastly, the ability to draft incredibly shallow allows you to reach super skinny, hard to get to spots that you otherwise couldn't fish. Overall, I just love everything about this boat.

I got the Cubera120 planning on loading it up with accessories. Although sometimes I load everything but the kitchen sink on it, I have been so happy with how easy it is to load on the truck and get on the water as quickly as possible! It's the best of both worlds from throw and go to fully loaded. The stability can't be beat whether you want to sit or stand and the storage tray below the summit seat holds everything I need. I am Incredibly happy with this kayak and will recommend it to anyone that asks me about it!

We float the rivers and lakes here in Western NC. My wife likes paddle boarding and this gives her the best of both worlds in a VIBE kind of way! A+

Picked-up my new Vibe Cubera from Headquarters in Kennesaw, GA. Hands-down the best customer service I’ve ever seen. The staff and owners continue to go above & beyond helping their customers. I could not be happier with my new Cubera. The modifications done to set it apart from the Vibe Maverick were strategically planned. Having the availability the use the new Summit Seat & Base on the Cubera is amazing! I would highly recommend the Cubera to anyone looking for a kayak with so much versatility.

The Cubera has been a great addition to our family's kayaks. Having the paddle board option lake days with the family or dogs is great, but you can also quickly add a seat, rod holders, and a fish finder - love the versatility! I've had it in rivers, lakes, and in the ocean, and it's stability and maneuverability has never disappointed. It's easy to go from a seated to standing position, and easily move down to both knees on the board if needed when bringing in a catch. Also love being so close to the water when paddling. Vibe did a great job on this board, and am looking forward to getting another when they become available again.

I can't believe how rigged up you are able to get a paddle board! I love all of the gear tracks available for mounting my go pro, rod holders, and eventually a fish finder! not only that, I LOVE the fact that I can add the Vibe Summit Seat with the standing perch! I think its awesome that you can take further advantage of the incredible stability of the paddle board by getting up onto the standing perch and fishing with ease. It's also great that you do not have to rig it up at all if you don't want to. You can grab the paddle board, a paddle, and hit the water with no fuss at all. Absolutely love my Cubera120!!

Tons of deck space for my fly line to pile up, a super stable platform to stand-and-cast 360-degrees without losing balance, and fishable from salt to brackish to fresh water. I have mine rigged with the Summit Seat Perch (gives me 16 inches of extra height for better visibility... pretty sweet). Really love this thing. - Outdoors Allie