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Old 08-31-2015, 08:04 PM   #1
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Does everyone pedal?

Does everyone pedal their kayaks now or are there still paddlers.
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Old 08-31-2015, 08:05 PM   #2
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Old 08-31-2015, 08:06 PM   #3
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There are still a bunch of guys that paddle their kayaks but it does seem that there are more hobie owners on this site that use the mirage drive

Myself included. The only time I've paddled a kayak was when we rented a tandem kayak in Hawaii and I hated every minute of it. But that is because I am not proficient at using a paddle.


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Old 08-31-2015, 08:20 PM   #4
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Old 08-31-2015, 08:28 PM   #5
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Does everyone pedal their kayaks now or are there still paddlers.

Yes.
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Old 08-31-2015, 08:30 PM   #6
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Does everyone pedal their kayaks now or are there still paddlers.
No.

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Old 08-31-2015, 09:05 PM   #7
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I'm paddling now but I watched a guy cruising the lake the other day on a Hobie. The biggest problem I had was a quartering wind from the back that kept blowing me to the left even though I was paddling with only the left paddle just to keep moving straight. I could see where a rudder would help with that but I'm not into this yet enough to pop for $1300 or more, so it looks like I will paddle a couple of hundred more miles .
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Old 08-31-2015, 09:18 PM   #8
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Pro 2 Tandem paddle yak over here. It's my first kayak after many rented and I didn't want to spend the money on a mirage drive kayak. If you're gonna paddle might as well get a high quality paddle to make it more enjoyable.
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Old 08-31-2015, 09:34 PM   #9
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who makes the best paddles?
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Old 08-31-2015, 09:47 PM   #10
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seams about 50/50...i had a paddler, now on a peddler. they both have advantages. 75% of the time i prefer the hobie. kelp and backing up is more work on the hobie. and the weight is a bit more most of the time.
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Old 08-31-2015, 09:14 PM   #11
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Paddle a Jackson Cuda and peddle a PA14, I like having the option depending on where I go.

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Old 08-31-2015, 09:17 PM   #12
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which is best at LJ? I have an Ascent FS12T, sit on top, will that work okay for getting past the surf. I've been paddling about 5 hours a session but I'm still new to kayaks.
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Old 09-01-2015, 04:02 PM   #13
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which is best at LJ? I have an Ascent FS12T, sit on top, will that work okay for getting past the surf. I've been paddling about 5 hours a session but I'm still new to kayaks.
I would say Hobie. I have the 2015 Pro Angler 14 and I have done a 9 mile round trip and it was easy and I wasn't even tired. Plus hooking up with a YT, I would say is easier in a Hobie because it is basically hands free..you would only use your hand to adjust the rudder.
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Old 08-31-2015, 09:17 PM   #14
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Old 08-31-2015, 10:22 PM   #15
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Old 09-01-2015, 04:57 AM   #16
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Old 09-01-2015, 06:19 AM   #17
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Already want to pedal. I get jealous of being hands free and it just seems easier.

So the disadvantages are: Not as good in surf, and you have to use the paddle to back up?
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Old 09-01-2015, 07:20 AM   #18
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Old 09-01-2015, 07:46 AM   #19
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I've been in my Revo 13 for about 6 months now and enjoy it. Is it perfect, no.
Does it have advantages, yes. Does it have limitations, yes. Coming from a tarpon 120, I find it a bit more involved and less simplistic, but I still can paddle the revo. Does it paddle as well as my old tarpon 120 or other kayaks that I've paddled, no.

Biggest pros: I can drink beer, eat a sandwich and pedal
Once hooked up, I can chase down a fish if needed. I can easily fish areas without using my drift chute, by utilizing the mirage drive.

Biggest cons: Kelp. I can still fish the kelp, but I have to pull some cords! Additional maintenance required with the mirage drive. I miss having storage access right in front of me vs the mirage drive.

Speed wise, I think its a toss up. I have the ST fins, not turbo and can troll no problem and can sprint if needed. Distance isn't an issue. But for those that have a fast hull design and know how to paddle, they can fly.

It's all preference.
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Old 09-01-2015, 07:50 AM   #20
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Trident 11 only 55 lbs. Werner Camano

I like the lightweight and ease of loading the kayak.

If your paddling technique gets efficient it is very pleasurable.

Easier handling the surf.

I agree with others to try both and decide but don't discount a paddle kayak.

The newer ones are getting better and better with more features also.
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