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Old 06-01-2015, 09:58 AM   #41
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Hobie bashers you are... Jealous you may be...


Sorry, I'll stick to my PA14. Oh yeah, and my PA17 as well. The grandkids love it.

And I'm positive that Tony has landed his kayak upright many more times than he has tipped.

Yes! That would be correct! What fun would it be if you saw me or anyone else come in right side up anyways?
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:09 AM   #42
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So far totally happy with mine. 2015 PA14. Haven't launched it out of the surf yet so will see. This is my very first kayak ever.I cant really compare it to other models. I will say this if you have the room for storage in garage then awesome, if not get something else. Also this drive system really moves. Cons so far is the front hatch is not sturdy enough to step on. I wanted to walk off the kayak yesterday, but had to go off the side instead. No biggie I'll adjust. I do like the storage hatch and love the oversized wheels to transport the unit. Comfort on the seat was a big reason why I purchased it. the Vantage system is phenomenal. I can fish all day long. Stand up if I need to stretch too.




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Old 06-01-2015, 11:46 AM   #43
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I like the payload on the PA. Just remove one of the custom rod holder tube rack and you can put all these fish in the front hatch.


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Old 06-01-2015, 11:53 AM   #44
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I like the payload on the PA. Just remove one of the custom rod holder tube rack and you can put all these fish in the in the front hatch.


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Old 06-01-2015, 02:22 PM   #45
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WarriorMike, adjust your pedals back a notch or two. Your leg shouldn't be that straight. It's MUCH more comfortable to have a bit of bend left, even at full stroke. Speaking of which, if you don't go quite full stroke, you'll avoid hull slap with the fine AND also avoid breaking the pedal shafts - without losing any power at all. I try for about 90% travel.
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Old 06-01-2015, 02:27 PM   #46
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WarriorMike, adjust your pedals back a notch or two. Your leg shouldn't be that straight. It's MUCH more comfortable to have a bit of bend left, even at full stroke. Speaking of which, if you don't go quite full stroke, you'll avoid hull slap with the fine AND also avoid breaking the pedal shafts - without losing any power at all. I try for about 90% travel.

I have them set to 4 I think?? Should I go up to 5?

They didnt hit the hull, unless I forced it??
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Old 06-01-2015, 02:37 PM   #47
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What?? I thought EVERYONE had a PA for easy launches, a Trident 15 for surf launches and a Scrambler for quick harbor runs???

That said, most people here get out on the water more in a month than I do in a year

Love the PA for easy launches, especially for hooping. It is a pain to load on top of my Envoy but I love the comfortable ride and using my legs. Bought it after a black seabass kicked my a$$ at a Baytubers gathering last summer and my arms were spasming as I paddled back in. Bastard towed me a mile out before I got him to the surface and safely released, all while the usual suspects were giving me crap on the VHF.

Trident is my go-to for launching/landing in the surf where I am just not ready to take the PA. Lots of storage that is easily accessible. Comfortable and I can stow pretty much everything before I (inevitably) get rolled on landing.

The Scrambler is for throwing on top of my Civic when I can cut out of work early and hit Huntington Harbor for an afternoon mental health session with two rods and a tray of plastics. Plan was also to get one of my kids on there in the harbor and me in the Trident or PA, but neither has shown much interest beyond my daughter wanting to ride in the PA with me.

Storage? Doesn't everyone have a mancave like this in the backyard??







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Old 06-02-2015, 02:33 PM   #48
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I'm not a Hobie hater or lover.

I have a question...IF your mirage drive takes a shit 6-8 miles offshore, do you call vessel assist?
Or is that just silly to take a hobie that far out?
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Old 06-02-2015, 04:12 PM   #49
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I'm not a Hobie hater or lover.

I have a question...IF your mirage drive takes a shit 6-8 miles offshore, do you call vessel assist?
Or is that just silly to take a hobie that far out?
I think they just pack a change of clothes or two?
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Old 06-02-2015, 04:21 PM   #50
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I'm not a Hobie hater or lover.

I have a question...IF your mirage drive takes a shit 6-8 miles offshore, do you call vessel assist?
Or is that just silly to take a hobie that far out?
Carry a spare drive. It also helps to have manly arms. I have paddled my PA 14 from south end of LJ back to the launch. More than once, now I pop the backup drive in.
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Old 06-02-2015, 04:28 PM   #51
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I'm not a Hobie hater or lover.

I have a question...IF your mirage drive takes a shit 6-8 miles offshore, do you call vessel assist?
Or is that just silly to take a hobie that far out?
get a revo 16 and bring the cassette so that it paddles great too
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Old 06-02-2015, 04:40 PM   #52
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I think they just pack a change of clothes or two?
Greg you were so close to buying an outback this past weekend....so STFU!!!
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I'm not a Hobie hater or lover.

I have a question...IF your mirage drive takes a shit 6-8 miles offshore, do you call vessel assist?
Or is that just silly to take a hobie that far out?

Took my new outback to la jolla yesterday. And although I didn't christen with a yellowtail, it did paddle pretty well with the rudder up and drive out. One of the reasons I downsized.
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Greg you were so close to buying an outback this past weekend....so STFU!!!
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Old 06-02-2015, 06:12 PM   #55
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Took my new outback to la jolla yesterday. And although I didn't christen with a yellowtail, it did paddle pretty well with the rudder up and drive out. One of the reasons I downsized.
Ya know, the Prowler woulda slayed.
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Greg you were so close to buying an outback this past weekend....so STFU!!!
If they had more of a selection, I probably would have bought one.
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Old 06-02-2015, 10:34 PM   #57
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If they had more of a selection, I probably would have bought one.

So they didn't have papaya! Big deal! Ivory dune would have looked real good on ya!
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Old 06-02-2015, 11:26 PM   #58
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I saw these on Rob Wong Yuen's instagram! All in good fun, so save your hate messages. .......

https://instagram.com/p/zjomGpBixW/

https://instagram.com/p/lNyWdwhi41/

I'd probably get a hobie if they didn't cost the same as a boat. Dig my x factor though, tons of storage. I just remind myself that when I'm tired of paddling, I just need to stop being a bitch and hit the gym more often.

People have paddled to Catalina, so anything is possible!

Either paddle or peddle, tuna is within our reach! Who's gonna be first?
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Old 06-03-2015, 08:15 AM   #59
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One type won't do

So I'm thinking one type of yak won't do.A fisherperson needs both types, one light one for daily use and one heavy one for when your old shoulder injury flairs up. It would be fun to rig a different type. The rigging is as much fun as the fishing.
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Old 06-03-2015, 08:34 AM   #60
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I would have expected you to have done an upgrade

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Took my new outback to la jolla yesterday. And although I didn't christen with a yellowtail, it did paddle pretty well with the rudder up and drive out. One of the reasons I downsized.
I still have my PA 2014 12' for sale , maybe I will just put a minn kota on it . Good seeing you on water . Zippo for me , two days in a row . The circus must have spooked all the fish . A day late and coming up short.
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