Paddle or Pedal?

[Mr. NiceGuy]

My only purpose for a kayak is fishing, escapism and enjoying healthy outdoor exercise with nature. I like the lighter weight and transportation ease of my Outback. The overall cardio from pumping the pedals, casting, etc., feels great.

Hobie marketing dept adds improvements every year to keep earlier models growing obsolete at a steady pace. If money were no object, I would like a new one. Until I have more money than I can think of things to buy, my 2014 Outback suits me just fine. It's already paid for and rigged exactly the way I like it.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

My only purpose for a kayak is fishing, escapism and enjoying healthy outdoor exercise with nature. I like the lighter weight and transportation ease of my Outback..

What does it weigh?

One of my favorite yaks is the mini-X because I can take it anywhere, and launch it through anything. I love it but would not recommend it for La Jolla

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by Fiskadoro

What does it weigh?

Hull weight is 81 lbs. For rigged weight, for lifting it out of my van, I have always guessed around 94 lbs.

Beer, fish, gear, etc., go up from there.