Hobie kayaks...say what!? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 06-01-2015, 08:40 AM

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.

ful-rac · 06-01-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

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?

WARRIORMIKE · 06-01-2015, 10:09 AM

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.

driftwood · 06-01-2015, 10:46 AM

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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ful-rac · 06-01-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

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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HEY!!! Get Yani's fish off your deck!

RockyRaab · 06-01-2015, 01:22 PM

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.

WARRIORMIKE · 06-01-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyRaab

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??

Hunters Pa · 06-01-2015, 01:37 PM

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??

06-01-2015, 08:40 AM	#1
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	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. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

06-01-2015, 10:46 AM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	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. 20150527_144614.jpg Last edited by driftwood; 06-01-2015 at 02:04 PM.

06-01-2015, 10:09 AM	#3
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	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.

06-01-2015, 01:22 PM	#6
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	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.

06-01-2015, 01:37 PM	#8
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	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??