Intersting info. Congrats on the depending trial/upgrade.
I wonder how fast the other yak companies are scrambling to develop their own "leg driven mechanical propulsion system"?
I see those peddle boats zip around pretty damn fast. LJ is a perfect place for them, no real swell, soft sandy launch and land.
The possibilies are endless with a peddle boat. We may see 2,3 or even 4 speed gearing to handle different wind and current situations. It would be cool if you could run your electronics thru a peddle powered generator, elimanating the heavy batteries. Bigger fins, faster speeds, more fin spins per peddle stroke - somebody stop me.
Eventually peddle boats will not be considered kayaks, if that has not occurred already. The same way row boats, power boats and sail boats are classified. Hopefully the other yak companies can get into the peddle arena to create competition, improve the technology and lower prices.