POLA 4-2-16; Revo saves the day

[Orca Winfrey]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

I hit that paddle problem on Friday at Mission Bay, trying to fight and outgoing tide while I was trying to get back into the bay. I made it but man I was working hard, in the meantime Vito cruised by on his Hobie and didn't look like he was working to hard at it, at least he was moving a lot faster than I was.

Yeah. Those darn Hobies! I'm weird in that I really like paddling except for situations like the ones you and I were in. It's probably my ADD.

[LDO10]

Glad you made safely. You too Harry...

[Orca Winfrey]

Originally Posted by LDO10

Glad you made safely. You too Harry...

Thanks.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by LDO10

Glad you made safely. You too Harry...

thanks, I like paddling most of the time. I was getting worried on Friday though. The only real problem I had was I started getting cramps in my butt from being so tense. When I got to a place I could hold without getting pulled back out by the current I dropped a line overboard and put my feet over the sides. That helped with the cramps. I'm trying to figure out if I need a better paddle, mine is the cheapy I got from Bass Pros and it seems to work fine but what do I know, I've never used a better one.

[Orca Winfrey]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

thanks, I like paddling most of the time. I was getting worried on Friday though. The only real problem I had was I started getting cramps in my butt from being so tense. When I got to a place I could hold without getting pulled back out by the current I dropped a line overboard and put my feet over the sides. That helped with the cramps. I'm trying to figure out if I need a better paddle, mine is the cheapy I got from Bass Pros and it seems to work fine but what do I know, I've never used a better one.

I'm not an expert, but a nice light paddle like a Werner Camano will make a difference; however, no paddle will help when you lose 10 feet between strokes because of the wind and/or current. That's one of the reasons peddle yaks have a huge advantage; they don't have the dead time paddling does between strokes. You might want to visit the Iceman's store to be paired up with a paddle that fits you build, paddling style, and yak width.

Hope to see you on the water one day.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

I'm not an expert, but a nice light paddle like a Werner Camano will make a difference; however, no paddle will help when you lose 10 feet between strokes because of the wind and/or current. That's one of the reasons peddle yaks have a huge advantage; they don't have the dead time paddling does between strokes. You might want to visit the Iceman's store to be paired up with a paddle that fits you build, paddling style, and yak width.

Hope to see you on the water one day.

I hit OEX Mission Bay when every I get down that way and have some time. I was talking with Brent on Friday. I had to buy a new hatch for the Malibu and I was looking at better tandems, something that I won't have swamp butt on when we are fishing double. He told me native is coming out with a new peddle tandem. I need to try the prop system out and the hobie system to see what I like better.

[T-Rex]

There was a reason that back in the day before Pier 400 was built that area was called Hurricane Gulch!

[King Saba]

I am invincible in my Revo! lol I was pushing our luck and limits that day. It was a fun and testy experience, but I think I'll accept help next time!

Originally Posted by T-Rex

There was a reason that back in the day before Pier 400 was built that area was called Hurricane Gulch!

lol no kidding!