Question about Hobies - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mtnbykr2 · 08-06-2012, 06:43 PM

Hey missed ya this weekend, maybe the next time huh...

Jonesyak · 08-06-2012, 07:02 PM

First time I spent about 8 hours on the water pedaling around, at landing I tried to jump out of the yak in less than 2 feet of water. My legs buckled under me and I almost let the yak flip in the surf 3 or 4 times before the feeling came back to my legs lol.

I am a pretty fit person, I just don’t abuse my thighs and calves on a regular basis, this was the first time I experienced jello legs, and perfectly at the wrong time.

For the record, Hobies rocks! I feel bad for everyone I see fighting the current and wind with their little paddle.

Tight lines!!
-Aaron

mazilla · 08-06-2012, 07:04 PM

Neither.

mtnbykr2 · 08-06-2012, 07:34 PM

I did something like that at the baby beach in DP, tide went up thought I was in two feet, jumped out into six....lol funny as hell, with waders on, what a dumba$$...lol

warrior · 08-06-2012, 08:02 PM

I've been paddling for about 5 years and just recently switched to an Outback. I have 4 trips and haven't felt anything major; I too have bad knees from my mountain biking days; football; track; martial arts, etc, etc, etc. I think once you learn to relax your peddle, just like a bike, it is a very comfortable ride.

I'm not as sore from my knees or legs peddling as I was from my shoulders, wrists and upper back when I paddled.

I can honestly say, that the soreness from either, is not enough from keeping me from venturing out, so which ever you chose; fish and be happy.

PapaDave · 08-06-2012, 08:34 PM

I have a PA, raised the seat a little to be able to get under it, I am usually on the water 10-14 hours per trip. I pedal a lot and don't even feel it unless I am sprinting after some birds a mile off. And the seat in a PA is nice, no sore butts for me.

Jimmyz123 · 08-06-2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Hey missed ya this weekend, maybe the next time huh...

I'm in the process of getting a Trident type Kayak. I had someone purchase mine on Friday.

jorluivil · 08-06-2012, 09:55 PM

If you get a Hobie(except for the pa) save yourself the pain and get rid of the stock P O S seat if that's what it comes with, I went about a year with the stock one and still can't figure out why I waited so long to replace it. It took me a few trips to get the new seat dialed in but I seem to have found the right angle for it. In addition to the new seat I bought one of those gardening pads at Lowes and cut it in the same shape as the seat for additional support. I've been on the seat a few times now and this weekend I finally noticed that I'm not getting the same pain and discomfort that I was when I had the stock seat.

I bought last years model of this same seat.

p.s.
it doesn't come with a bottle of beer.

Go see Andy @ OEX, he'll take care of you
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Seat/Detail

08-06-2012, 06:43 PM	#1
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Hey missed ya this weekend, maybe the next time huh... __________________

08-06-2012, 07:02 PM	#2
Jonesyak Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 45	First time I spent about 8 hours on the water pedaling around, at landing I tried to jump out of the yak in less than 2 feet of water. My legs buckled under me and I almost let the yak flip in the surf 3 or 4 times before the feeling came back to my legs lol. I am a pretty fit person, I just don’t abuse my thighs and calves on a regular basis, this was the first time I experienced jello legs, and perfectly at the wrong time. For the record, Hobies rocks! I feel bad for everyone I see fighting the current and wind with their little paddle. Tight lines!! -Aaron __________________

08-06-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I did something like that at the baby beach in DP, tide went up thought I was in two feet, jumped out into six....lol funny as hell, with waders on, what a dumba$$...lol __________________

08-06-2012, 08:02 PM	#5
warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 99	just got my outback I've been paddling for about 5 years and just recently switched to an Outback. I have 4 trips and haven't felt anything major; I too have bad knees from my mountain biking days; football; track; martial arts, etc, etc, etc. I think once you learn to relax your peddle, just like a bike, it is a very comfortable ride. I'm not as sore from my knees or legs peddling as I was from my shoulders, wrists and upper back when I paddled. I can honestly say, that the soreness from either, is not enough from keeping me from venturing out, so which ever you chose; fish and be happy. __________________ With a prayer in my mouth I dashed unarmed through a line of soldiers my clothes were cut to pieces my horse was wounded but I was not hurt, as I reached the door of my lodge my wife handed me my rifle saying "here's your gun...fight" The great Chief Joseph

08-06-2012, 08:34 PM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I have a PA, raised the seat a little to be able to get under it, I am usually on the water 10-14 hours per trip. I pedal a lot and don't even feel it unless I am sprinting after some birds a mile off. And the seat in a PA is nice, no sore butts for me. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-06-2012, 07:04 PM	#3
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	Neither.

08-06-2012, 09:55 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	If you get a Hobie(except for the pa) save yourself the pain and get rid of the stock P O S seat if that's what it comes with, I went about a year with the stock one and still can't figure out why I waited so long to replace it. It took me a few trips to get the new seat dialed in but I seem to have found the right angle for it. In addition to the new seat I bought one of those gardening pads at Lowes and cut it in the same shape as the seat for additional support. I've been on the seat a few times now and this weekend I finally noticed that I'm not getting the same pain and discomfort that I was when I had the stock seat. I bought last years model of this same seat. p.s. it doesn't come with a bottle of beer. Go see Andy @ OEX, he'll take care of you http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Seat/Detail __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer