Hobie Revolution versus the Outback impressions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Vikingj · 09-25-2008, 09:57 PM

I've tried several techniques with launching/landing my revo in the surf: Paddle without rudder = way too squirrely, even in light surf it wants to turn sideways; paddle with rudder down = better but you can't adjust the rudder when paddling and it doesn't move out very fast; pedal with rudder down = much faster (esp beneficial in going out) and easier to control but I have to jump out in 2-3 feet of water to grab the yak and pull up the rudder while the small breakers are rocking me (not always as easy as it sounds!). I also wonder what would happen if I turned sideways and didn't have my paddle ready to dig into the wave or if I jumped out on top of a sting ray?

Right now I'm favoring the pedal/rudder option for going out and the paddle/rudder option coming in.

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09-25-2008, 09:57 PM	#1
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	I've tried several techniques with launching/landing my revo in the surf: Paddle without rudder = way too squirrely, even in light surf it wants to turn sideways; paddle with rudder down = better but you can't adjust the rudder when paddling and it doesn't move out very fast; pedal with rudder down = much faster (esp beneficial in going out) and easier to control but I have to jump out in 2-3 feet of water to grab the yak and pull up the rudder while the small breakers are rocking me (not always as easy as it sounds!). I also wonder what would happen if I turned sideways and didn't have my paddle ready to dig into the wave or if I jumped out on top of a sting ray? Right now I'm favoring the pedal/rudder option for going out and the paddle/rudder option coming in.