Thigh Straps - YAK - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

OnTheWater123 · 11-05-2015, 03:32 PM

how many of you ride Thigh straps ? KNEE BRACES. ? and vice versa.... knee straps/ thigh braces....

wondering if these would help out a first timer like my self.
From everything i see looks like they would be a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. Even in rough waters while fishing.

makobob · 11-05-2015, 03:52 PM

Depends, surf zone, reaction time, split seconds. Time to put them on? Beginners should start out in the bays or on a lake. The surf zone is not where you should start After getting comfortable in the bay you will not need them, unless you are running class 4-5 rivers.

skrilla · 11-05-2015, 07:11 PM

Would hate to be tangled with that in case of a flip.

Stabilization should come from your core muscles and keeping your head and body over the vessel.

warburto · 11-05-2015, 07:20 PM

I had them on a boat I was borrowing (Necky Dolphin) and found them very uncomfortable when I tried them. But the Dolphin cockpit was way too small for me, so that might have been the bigger problem. I could see where someone might want them, but not me, and especially not when fishing.

sanomick · 11-05-2015, 07:44 PM

I really like having thigh straps when I am coming in through the surf. BUT go out and use them so you feel comfortable and know how to use them.

I agree that they are a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. I use them in rough waters while fishing or when i have to deal with big wakes from PBs.

I have a Hobie revolution and don't use them, but use them all the time on my Wilderness systems 160. Just my two cents.

lowprofile · 11-06-2015, 08:47 AM

Never used them. Usually if the surf is more than I like to come in on ill put my legs over the side for balance and to slow me down when a wave picks me up. Having my legs bound would suck in the instance I feel off balance and can't toss my legs over.

11-05-2015, 03:32 PM	#1
OnTheWater123 Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 11	Thigh Straps - YAK how many of you ride Thigh straps ? KNEE BRACES. ? and vice versa.... knee straps/ thigh braces.... wondering if these would help out a first timer like my self. From everything i see looks like they would be a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. Even in rough waters while fishing. Last edited by OnTheWater123; 11-05-2015 at 03:42 PM.

11-05-2015, 03:52 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Depends, surf zone, reaction time, split seconds. Time to put them on? Beginners should start out in the bays or on a lake. The surf zone is not where you should start After getting comfortable in the bay you will not need them, unless you are running class 4-5 rivers. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

11-05-2015, 07:11 PM	#3
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Would hate to be tangled with that in case of a flip. Stabilization should come from your core muscles and keeping your head and body over the vessel. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

11-05-2015, 07:44 PM	#5
sanomick Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 57	like them I really like having thigh straps when I am coming in through the surf. BUT go out and use them so you feel comfortable and know how to use them. I agree that they are a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. I use them in rough waters while fishing or when i have to deal with big wakes from PBs. I have a Hobie revolution and don't use them, but use them all the time on my Wilderness systems 160. Just my two cents.

11-06-2015, 08:47 AM	#6
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Never used them. Usually if the surf is more than I like to come in on ill put my legs over the side for balance and to slow me down when a wave picks me up. Having my legs bound would suck in the instance I feel off balance and can't toss my legs over. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

11-05-2015, 07:20 PM	#4
warburto Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 43	I had them on a boat I was borrowing (Necky Dolphin) and found them very uncomfortable when I tried them. But the Dolphin cockpit was way too small for me, so that might have been the bigger problem. I could see where someone might want them, but not me, and especially not when fishing.