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Originally Posted by buddha
Ross I have been a critic of the pedal kayaks as well as my FB Group gave me a lot of crap since I was able to borrow a Hobie on this trip for a week.
Interesting article. http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/10/11/...ishing-kayaks/
What are your criticisms of the pedal kayaks other than possible breakdown of parts? |
I'm just an old fashioned purist when it comes to kayak fishing. The Hobie does not fit any definition that I can find of a kayak. I have tremendous admiration for Hobie as a company. They are innovative and understanding of the needs of their customers and the mirage drive is simply a brilliant piece mechanical technology. Much like I appreciate Apple and their products, I won't own one. With both companies there is, for me anyway, a gap between value and cost of the products and between value and cost of parts. Obviously in my current situation I could be dead in the water for months if I had an unplanned for breakdown on a pedal boat, and if I planned for all breakdowns, I would have another grand tied up in spares, which is $350 more than i have ever paid for any of my kayaks.
The last time Sven and Makobob were down here we were having a particularly good day out at Isla San Roque. Sven and I had each caught 8 or 10 yellowtail and my arms felt like noodles and as we began out 2 mile trip back to the launch i got on the radio and said "God i wish i had a Hobie right now". As soon as the comment was out of my mouth I made Sven and Bob swear an oath of secrecy that my comment could never be repeated. I have since gone to confession and done my penance and hopefully will not backside again