Hobie does it again. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 10-21-2009, 08:03 PM

While I love the design and engineering that goes into both of these products, I think the idea will fall flat among most of the kayaking community. Especially when you look at the price. (I do love the reverse capibility however). One of the things that I love about kayaking is that the only fuel I use to get to the fishing grounds is breakfast. Sure an electric motors is infinitely "greener" than a gas motor but I am not sure that is the correct perspective.

Kayaking is kayaking, not motor boating. Many Kayakers still have a bit of a problem with those of us peddling our Hobies around. Someone once called it "peddle envy". I, for one, will happily accept a bit of scorn in exchange for my peddles. Even if the Hobie design makes it easier to fish from a kayak, it should be recognized that those of us with these kinds of vessels are still using our bodies to propel the boat. In my view, adding a motor will make the experience somehow less fulfilling.

My two cents for the day.

Bob

10-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	While I love the design and engineering that goes into both of these products, I think the idea will fall flat among most of the kayaking community. Especially when you look at the price. (I do love the reverse capibility however). One of the things that I love about kayaking is that the only fuel I use to get to the fishing grounds is breakfast. Sure an electric motors is infinitely "greener" than a gas motor but I am not sure that is the correct perspective. Kayaking is kayaking, not motor boating. Many Kayakers still have a bit of a problem with those of us peddling our Hobies around. Someone once called it "peddle envy". I, for one, will happily accept a bit of scorn in exchange for my peddles. Even if the Hobie design makes it easier to fish from a kayak, it should be recognized that those of us with these kinds of vessels are still using our bodies to propel the boat. In my view, adding a motor will make the experience somehow less fulfilling. My two cents for the day. Bob