RUDE awakening, Revo Launching 101 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

467echo · 03-20-2011, 02:54 PM

Nice meeting you Greg. It could have been worse right? Hopefully you can get back out there soon. As for me, I had a successful landing in the dark.

See you on the water one of these days

-scallywag- · 03-21-2011, 07:05 AM

While most days with small surf it doesn't matter, but all is takes is once to loose or damage a bunch of gear so I gotta disagree with the rudder in the surf-zone tip. Here's why:

1) The rudder depends on a good amount of water moving over it to turn the yak, so if you get stopped and/or turned by a foamer you now have to build up a little speed to even start to correct (while the next wave bears down on you). The yak responds much faster to the paddle, especially when stopped.

2)In larger waves the peddles/and rudder will not hook-up as well in the cavitation left behind the foamers

3) You cannot use your paddle to "brace" (stay upright) if it is strapped to the side of the yak.

4) Coming in, the paddle is even more crucial because it gives you much better speed control AND reverse ability, not to mention the brace....remember you dont want to ride a cresting wave but follow it in. Once you pass the impact zone the foamers are much easier to ride in.

If you are having problems with your rudder coming down, your controls probably need to be adjusted.

WahooUSMA · 03-21-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

As for me, I had a successful landing in the dark.

See you on the water one of these days

Thats because it's my old Revo....how's thing been, Eric?

My recommendations for what its worth is peddle like a mo' fo and forget the paddle. One hand on the steering and the other on the yak. Of course time it right. The last time I paddled instead of peddled, I ended up getting hooked by my Tady as I got tossed in the surf. My problem that day was that I left the rudder up, but un-did the bungie. Surf was really too big (should have just got back in the truck) that day and the force of the swell deployed my rudder and the next thing I knew was that I was going sideway's up the face and then an unexpected tumble as I got sucked back over the crest (never knew the rudder could be forced down - snapped the rudder pin, too). Just lock that rudder in and go.

evilkhemist · 03-21-2011, 10:31 AM

I do exactly what Scallywag suggested, it has been effective in my outback. So far (knock on wood) the only time I ate it, I tried peddling all the way in and did not bungee my peddles. The remnants of a 4 footer at night time picked me up and rolled me, just because I had did not have the peddles bunge'ed and they acted like a sailboat keel. I tried leaning into the foam but the down peddles gave the wave something to push against, so in a go with 5 lobster nets. I loved every second of it, except for losing 1 net.

So,
1) Rudder up and paddle in hand for steering.
2) Peddles have the bungee on it.
3) enjoy the ride in

03-20-2011, 02:54 PM	#1
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Nice meeting you Greg. It could have been worse right? Hopefully you can get back out there soon. As for me, I had a successful landing in the dark. See you on the water one of these days __________________ they are getting bigger....

03-21-2011, 07:05 AM	#2
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	rudder in the surf zone? While most days with small surf it doesn't matter, but all is takes is once to loose or damage a bunch of gear so I gotta disagree with the rudder in the surf-zone tip. Here's why: 1) The rudder depends on a good amount of water moving over it to turn the yak, so if you get stopped and/or turned by a foamer you now have to build up a little speed to even start to correct (while the next wave bears down on you). The yak responds much faster to the paddle, especially when stopped. 2)In larger waves the peddles/and rudder will not hook-up as well in the cavitation left behind the foamers 3) You cannot use your paddle to "brace" (stay upright) if it is strapped to the side of the yak. 4) Coming in, the paddle is even more crucial because it gives you much better speed control AND reverse ability, not to mention the brace....remember you dont want to ride a cresting wave but follow it in. Once you pass the impact zone the foamers are much easier to ride in. If you are having problems with your rudder coming down, your controls probably need to be adjusted.

03-21-2011, 10:31 AM	#4
evilkhemist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sorrento Valley_SD Posts: 40	I do exactly what Scallywag suggested, it has been effective in my outback. So far (knock on wood) the only time I ate it, I tried peddling all the way in and did not bungee my peddles. The remnants of a 4 footer at night time picked me up and rolled me, just because I had did not have the peddles bunge'ed and they acted like a sailboat keel. I tried leaning into the foam but the down peddles gave the wave something to push against, so in a go with 5 lobster nets. I loved every second of it, except for losing 1 net. So, 1) Rudder up and paddle in hand for steering. 2) Peddles have the bungee on it. 3) enjoy the ride in