My Personal Yardsale/Rolling Safety Advice! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

IMTHESKI · 06-15-2013, 01:06 AM

I also got a weird black spot where my right foot goes. It is either a tar ball I smashed into the plastic somehow or burned rubber from my Reef sandals. I have read on here similar things happening with tar balls. I just know a brand new green scrub pad only cleaned off about 85% of it on a gray Malibu X-Factor. I have had the kayak since 2007 or so when OEX was still in Point Loma over by H&M.

jorluivil · 06-15-2013, 01:25 AM

Live and learn.

It usually takes one good toss to wake you up and open your eyes. Glad you're ok.

taggermike · 06-15-2013, 07:02 PM

You might want to go with out any fishing gear and see
What your kayak does, and doesn't do, in the surf. Get a feel
For how the yak handles with waves from all angles.
Seriouly, the best surprise is no surprise. Mike

Old Man in the Sea · 06-15-2013, 09:47 PM

I was told never use a paddle lanyard in the surf zone...it is very dangerous...thanks for the reminder...glad you made it in safe.

sharjak · 06-17-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by IMTHESKI

I also got a weird black spot where my right foot goes. It is either a tar ball I smashed into the plastic somehow or burned rubber from my Reef sandals. I have read on here similar things happening with tar balls. I just know a brand new green scrub pad only cleaned off about 85% of it on a gray Malibu X-Factor. I have had the kayak since 2007 or so when OEX was still in Point Loma over by H&M.

If it is / was a tar ball, try WD40...

ful-rac · 06-17-2013, 03:11 PM

Shortening your paddle leash is not going to help. You need to completely unstrap your leash from your paddle, and make sure you tuck it away so it does not tangle you up. Always make sure you get out on the ocean side of your kayak...or you'll be sorry!

06-15-2013, 01:25 AM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Live and learn. It usually takes one good toss to wake you up and open your eyes. Glad you're ok. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-17-2013, 03:11 PM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Shortening your paddle leash is not going to help. You need to completely unstrap your leash from your paddle, and make sure you tuck it away so it does not tangle you up. Always make sure you get out on the ocean side of your kayak...or you'll be sorry! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

06-15-2013, 01:06 AM	#1
IMTHESKI Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	I also got a weird black spot where my right foot goes. It is either a tar ball I smashed into the plastic somehow or burned rubber from my Reef sandals. I have read on here similar things happening with tar balls. I just know a brand new green scrub pad only cleaned off about 85% of it on a gray Malibu X-Factor. I have had the kayak since 2007 or so when OEX was still in Point Loma over by H&M.

06-15-2013, 07:02 PM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	You might want to go with out any fishing gear and see What your kayak does, and doesn't do, in the surf. Get a feel For how the yak handles with waves from all angles. Seriouly, the best surprise is no surprise. Mike

06-15-2013, 09:47 PM	#4
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	I was told never use a paddle lanyard in the surf zone...it is very dangerous...thanks for the reminder...glad you made it in safe.