Paddle and Pedal Speed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RockyRaab · 08-31-2015, 11:36 AM

I've clocked my PA-14 many times and find that a 3.5 mph cruise takes just about the same effort as walking that same speed. In fact the "foot speed" is about the same for both. If you watch very closely you'll note that your trailing foot moves at almost exactly water speed - in other words, your foot will stay right next to some bit of flotsam in the water as that foot comes backward in the stroke.

I don't peddle kayaks, but I do pedal them. And I know the difference.

08-31-2015, 11:36 AM	#11
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	I've clocked my PA-14 many times and find that a 3.5 mph cruise takes just about the same effort as walking that same speed. In fact the "foot speed" is about the same for both. If you watch very closely you'll note that your trailing foot moves at almost exactly water speed - in other words, your foot will stay right next to some bit of flotsam in the water as that foot comes backward in the stroke. I don't peddle kayaks, but I do pedal them. And I know the difference.