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Discussion Quorum posted:
I bought the Standard Horizons HX40, mainly because of the price + floatation + submersibility, and like it a lot for saltwater kayaking on Puget Sound.
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OSU_Matthew posted:Does anyone have any advice or recommendations for transporting two kayaks on a roof rack? I'm assuming Yakima or Thule J hooks, just curious if there's any consensus on whether any particular models are better. I've got a Jackson Tupelo and am looking to buy something decent but entry level for the wife so she can start getting out as well. Already have nrs cam straps and ratcheting tiedowns, just need some hooks and another kayak. I have a pair of Yakima Jaylows and like having the ability to fold them flat when not in use. I've had them for 3 years and regularly use them to transport a Hobie Compass and a 17' sea kayak.
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Jun 26, 2022 16:17
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I'd buy a used rotomolded kayak. If she decides she's not interested in kayaking you can sell it for the same price you bought it. Also, if two people are out on the water together with different types of watercraft, whichever one has the vessel with worse tracking and more susceptibility to wind is going to be spending more time and energy correcting course.
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Jun 27, 2022 14:51
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Hooplah posted:I did it. I've been wanting to get this for years You're going to have so much fun on that thing! I made myself wait for a couple of years before getting one and love it. It's such a stable fishing platform. I've been stacking one or two crab pots on the front when I go out fishing. 
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Aug 18, 2022 00:20
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Hooplah posted:I took it out in the Mississippi for a test ride, and on a local lake for some free time so far. really loving it. Now begins the stage where i blow tons of money figuring out which accessories I need. So far just a bunch of paracord, some tethers for paddle and rods, dedicated beefier tether for the drive, car top kit + some extra cam straps, a 10L dry bag for the hull hatch... soon i'll have get one of those scupper carts. Quite a pain trying to lug this thing overhead up/down a riverbank I'm cheap and use a milk crate with ziptied PVC sections as a gear + rod holder, and haven't felt the need to upgrade in two years of fishing wiht it. The only thing I've been keeping in my hull hatch is a tupperware container with the fishfinder battery + wiring inside, probably should add a storage bucket but things have been working out well so far with that setup. I prefer just reaching behind me and grabbing what I need from the milk crate in choppy water or swells instead of opening the hatch. I also made my own scupper cart from PVC, a threaded rod, and a couple of wheels from Harbor Freight but eventually upgraded to the cart with beach wheels and am happy I did. Pricey but totally worth it for hauling the kayak over softer terrain. Side note - it's almost impossible to capsize these, but I've managed to accidentally do it once while hauling up a weighted crab pot in bad weather and deliberately done it a few times in practice on calm water. The best way to get it righted is to swim around to the stern, get an over-under grip on the sides, and then push up with the under hand while pulling hard with the over hand. It will flip right back over.
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Aug 20, 2022 03:07
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Mcqueen posted:Kayak thread I’ve done something cool and immediately hosed it up. I almost had the same thing happen when I bought my first kayak in Bremerton, had secured it directly to the roof rails with several straps and a couple of pads but no real rack, and was driving across the Narrows Bridge into Tacoma. The winds are nuts there. If you search for 'Pereguard' that might be a good start for the replacement strips.
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Oct 1, 2022 15:33
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Google Butt posted:So, I'm considering a Stratos 14.5S as my first kayak for use for day trips in the ocean on calm days, possibly playing around in the surf and various reservoirs. I've had some previous issues with my shoulder from my surfing days, is there any reason to not go with a Greenland paddle off rip with no meaningful previous kayaking experience? Avoiding shoulder pain is going to mostly depend on developing good low-angle paddling form, but a Greenland paddle is a good match for that style anyway. Just make sure to get the right length for your height, and try some different paddles out if you have a chance. I've got a cranky shoulder from old injuries and the combination of improving my form and switching to a low-volume paddle that fit me (https://aquabound.com/collections/low-angle/products/sting-ray-hybrid-2-piece-posi-lok-kayak-paddle) allowed me to paddle for hours without my shoulder complaining too much. If you can find some instruction it's absolutely worth getting some professional help with paddling movement. My first kayak was an old Necky Kyook, same length as the one you're looking at, and I still take it out on Puget Sound all the time. Another thing I'd suggest is to pick a calm spot near the shore and practice some capsize drills. Being able to get back in unassissted if you flip over is tricky but a useful skill (and there are tools like paddle floats that will definitely make it easier). I started doing capsize drills a couple of summers ago and still have a lot of room for improvement, but feel a lot more confident about being able to get back in quickly. This session was in high winds and current but the skills from practicing in calm waters carried over well: https://imgur.com/LjopSe1 Siamang fucked around with this message at 18:19 on Jun 26, 2023 |
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Rated PG-34 posted:Surfski maiden paddle. This thing is crazy tippy. I can barely paddle more than a couple strokes before going for a swim. This is gonna take some practice and perseverance How hard is it to remount? They look fun as hell but also really tricky and I've been curious about them for a while.
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