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![]() Rodney Long wrote: They are awesome in the ocean,, you can also get the sail kit for it,, this pedal is better,, now the wheal peddle boats are slow as hell,, hard to pedal, and the don't coast once you stop pedaling, this drive has near zero drag, it will coast for long distances OMG! Sounds too cool...I can't believe it's been around so long -- someone tell me if they invented jet-packs yet! The only reverse is supplied by the kayak paddle, that comes with the boat, and attached to the side of the boat with an elastic holder, it is instantly accessible, and you can paddle and pedal the boat at the same time (this is how my son reaches 9 miles and hour with it), or you can just use the paddle. If the water is really skinny, (6 to 18 inches) you can do little 1 inch pedal strokes, the fins just flap against the hull,, it can run very fast this way. You see, unlike the regular paddle boats, you don't have to do full strokes with your feet. It's design is just out of this world,, the pedals can be adjusted to even fit my eight year old grand daughter. Thanks for the review, Rodney! How do you think it'll do against a 3-5 knot current? Is it possible to paddle and pedal at the same time for increased propulsion? How tough is the boat? I wonder if its shell is good enough for the very cold waters of wintertime. Is there a downside to it at all that you can see? Or something that you feel could be improved a bit? I'm thinking of getting the Hobie Cat Mirage Tandem Kayak. This boat is really worth the extra money you spend over a regular kayak, it allows you hands free to fish while your moving, or just holding against a current, it comes with everything except a life jacket,, it comes with a cooler, tackle box and anchor system, even front and rear elastic cargo nets. what I like the most is the wheel system (that comes with it),, you can load the boat up with all your gear and roll the thing to the water, you can roll it anywhere you can walk with those big wheels, even across a sandy beach Oh, sorry, but an angler I ain't! Though I enjoy seafood, for the most part. What do you think of the Mirage Tandem, though? While $2K is a lot of money to me, it's still rather less than what I'd initially feared. I hope the, what, 14-16' length doesn't mean I'll be fighting against the water! I've paddled wooden kayaks while sometimes feel like I'm trying to drag the thing along (of course, I'm a newbie, but the plastic boats were more comfortable and fun). -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
Thanks for the review, Rodney! How do you think it'll do against a 3-5 knot current? Is it possible to paddle and pedal at the same time for increased propulsion? Absolutely How tough is the boat? I wonder if its shell is good enough for the very cold waters of wintertime. It seams thicker than a regular kayak Is there a downside to it at all that you can see? Or something that you feel could be improved a bit? I'm thinking of getting the Hobie Cat Mirage Tandem Kayak. The only thing I added was more tie down points, and a rear anchor system,, both of these are needed for fishing, other than that,, they could replace the rudder with a very small electric motor :-) I'm thinking of putting my own back there, it won't be hard to modify a small trolling motor to mount on the rudder stud, this way you could even have power, and a reverse, if your really wanted the ultiment PWC Oh, sorry, but an angler I ain't! Though I enjoy seafood, for the most part. What do you think of the Mirage Tandem, though? While $2K is a lot of money to me, it's still rather less than what I'd initially feared. Man they say that thing is really fast, the wife wants me to get one of those for the family I hope the, what, 14-16' length doesn't mean I'll be fighting against the water! I've paddled wooden kayaks while sometimes feel like I'm trying to drag the thing along (of course, I'm a newbie, but the plastic boats were more comfortable and fun). There is no drag on my OutBack,, it will coast forever, it feels like -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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Is a motivated 'yakker that good, to paddle at 5.4 knots?? I hear that 3 knots is a lot of work...or do I have water in my ears.... Read the reviews in Sea Kayaker. Many of the boats tested can be pushed above 5 knots. I've seen 6 knots in my 18' Epic, but not for very long. Cruising at 4 knots isn't much of a feat in a touring boat. No comment about your ears. No wind/current, I cruise at 3 knots in my home-built Pygmy Coho with minimal ("I can do this all day") effort. I can go 4 knots with significant effort; but can barely hit 5, which appears to be "hull speed." These have been verified several times by GPS. Anyone else have numbers for their kayaks? |
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On Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:06:24 -0800, "John Weiss"
wrote: wrote... Is a motivated 'yakker that good, to paddle at 5.4 knots?? I hear that 3 knots is a lot of work...or do I have water in my ears.... Read the reviews in Sea Kayaker. Many of the boats tested can be pushed above 5 knots. I've seen 6 knots in my 18' Epic, but not for very long. Cruising at 4 knots isn't much of a feat in a touring boat. No comment about your ears. No wind/current, I cruise at 3 knots in my home-built Pygmy Coho with minimal ("I can do this all day") effort. I can go 4 knots with significant effort; but can barely hit 5, which appears to be "hull speed." These have been verified several times by GPS. Anyone else have numbers for their kayaks? I do about 2.8 knots in a 13 foot Manteo tupperware boat, and almost always do so, regardless of the length of the trip. In short bursts I can push it up to about 5.5, though not for long at all. I have a GPS mount on my kayak, and virtually always clip one in. Galen Hekhuis NpD, JFR, GWA We are the CroMagnon of the future |
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![]() Excellent! Thanks again, Rodney...say, do I get a discount if I tell 'em you sent me? =) Hope your wife gets the Tandem, too...and you your electric trolling motor! Rodney Long wrote: NYC XYZ wrote: Thanks for the review, Rodney! How do you think it'll do against a 3-5 knot current? Is it possible to paddle and pedal at the same time for increased propulsion? Absolutely How tough is the boat? I wonder if its shell is good enough for the very cold waters of wintertime. It seams thicker than a regular kayak Is there a downside to it at all that you can see? Or something that you feel could be improved a bit? I'm thinking of getting the Hobie Cat Mirage Tandem Kayak. The only thing I added was more tie down points, and a rear anchor system,, both of these are needed for fishing, other than that,, they could replace the rudder with a very small electric motor :-) I'm thinking of putting my own back there, it won't be hard to modify a small trolling motor to mount on the rudder stud, this way you could even have power, and a reverse, if your really wanted the ultiment PWC Oh, sorry, but an angler I ain't! Though I enjoy seafood, for the most part. What do you think of the Mirage Tandem, though? While $2K is a lot of money to me, it's still rather less than what I'd initially feared. Man they say that thing is really fast, the wife wants me to get one of those for the family I hope the, what, 14-16' length doesn't mean I'll be fighting against the water! I've paddled wooden kayaks while sometimes feel like I'm trying to drag the thing along (of course, I'm a newbie, but the plastic boats were more comfortable and fun). There is no drag on my OutBack,, it will coast forever, it feels like -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
Excellent! Thanks again, Rodney...say, do I get a discount if I tell 'em you sent me? =) Depends on where you buy it,, if in TN. yep I can give you a $100 dollar discount at one dealer -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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Rodney Long wrote:
Depends on where you buy it,, if in TN. yep I can give you a $100 dollar discount at one dealer -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com Hmm...depends on how much he's chargin' to begin with! And sometimes they make it up with "S&H"...the cheapest price seems to be from tshack.com in FL @ ~$1960. Thanks again for bring it up. I can't wait to show it to my kayak club! I don't think any of them are snooty and wouldn't look down on folding 'yaks, inflatables, etc. |
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![]() Hey, folks! I wrote Shuttle Bike and just thought I should share the info: Its pontoons got upgraded to double-chamber pontoons, and it's available until the end of this month for US$890.00, freight inclusive! Unfortunately, they seem like they only do wire transfers and PayPal.... NYC XYZ wrote: Oh, my. Oh wow! Hmm...~25-lb. kit? No need for a First Light folding kayak now! Wonder how much that costs? How fast is 10mph on water? Wonder what Class it can take on.... Looks like Europeans have more fun! NYC XYZ wrote: Steven M. O'Neill wrote: NYC XYZ wrote: Or Newark from Bayonne? http://www.gizmag.com/go/2505/ -- Steven O'Neill Brooklyn, NY OOOO MMM MM MMM GGGG OOOOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMM GGG GGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMM MMMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMMM MMMM GG OOO OOO MMM MMMMMM MMM GG GGG OOOOOO MMM MMMM MMM GG GGG OOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG GGG |
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