Anti-Hobie sentiment? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

swinginFish · 05-18-2010, 03:02 PM

Andy,

Not sure about the "sage" part, but do know I miss the smell of the traditional victory cigar whafting o'er the waves well before I see you.

LJ's been bery bery good to me lately. Wish you were here!

Avery

batty1of3 · 05-18-2010, 06:11 PM

i just feel the upper body workout is better than just legs
in fact for weight loss upper body workouts burn more calories since the legs were made for doing repetitive steady work like walking and running upper body is more built for using bursts or energy like lifting or throwing
that being said i would use whatever i can to get out on the water

Aaron · 05-18-2010, 09:42 PM

Avery,
That was a great summary. Thanks. The only thing I didn't like was your use of comic sans! Good lord I hate that font.
-Aaron

aftahour · 05-18-2010, 09:47 PM

i want a hobie.

IntrntFshrman · 05-19-2010, 06:59 AM

Why not have both? After a couple of 'harrowing' surf entrances where I really wish I had the hobie pedals to haul ass, I am thinking of getting the pro-angler (I am a 'plus' size guy...) and see no reason why you can't use the pedals when you need them (surf launch, chasing boils) but paddle otherwise for the exercise.

Seems to me it's nice to have the drive for those times you need that burst of speed.

I can't wait for summer!!

miguelitro · 05-19-2010, 07:14 AM

I would like to try a peddle boat but I cannot see myself wanting nor needing to own one!
I like the upper body work out and the simplicity of a paddle boat.
Mike

Willy · 05-19-2010, 07:55 AM

No doubt, Hobie's are super cool.

However, there is something within me that boils in my gut as one scoots by.

At first I thought...what's that smell? Jealously? Is that coming from my boat?
Then I realized it. It was the look on the face of the Hobie guy.

It's the same look on the face of the Prius guy as he drives by you in the carpool lane, all by himself;
chin just a little higher...lips slightly curled back into a super self satisfied sneer.

Did he just raise a pinky as he adjusted that rudder!?!

He's not doing it on purpose.
He does it when he's alone too.
He doesn't know he's doing it at all.
Let him be.

As I chug along, burning gas, cursing the guy rigging up his poles as he's going forward into the current...I realize the smell is coming from my boat.

Meh.
Curse you Hobie guy.

Willy

dsafety · 05-19-2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecollins86

Why not have both? After a couple of 'harrowing' surf entrances where I really wish I had the Hobie pedals to haul ass, I am thinking of getting the pro-angler (I am a 'plus' size guy...) and see no reason why you can't use the pedals when you need them (surf launch, chasing boils) but paddle otherwise for the exercise.

Seems to me it's nice to have the drive for those times you need that burst of speed.

I can't wait for summer!!

I had the same thought when I bought my Revo. I really like paddling a kayak when just out joy riding. I thought I would use the peddles when fishing and leave them at home when going out with one of my paddling friends for a leisurely cruise.

Never happened!

The only time I break out the paddle is when I need to go into the kelp, shift into reverse gear or when launching or landing. Maybe I just got lazy or maybe I am now just too smug to be bothered with paddles. Whatever it is, I am very content to use the peddles just about all the time.

Please don't hate me for this.

Bob

flydigital · 05-19-2010, 05:44 PM

my 2 cents...

I used to paddle until my shoulders were giving me too much trouble. I could either stop/slow my kayak fishing frequency or switch to pedal drive. Easy choice.

First time out in the new hobie I definately noticed a different attitude towards me by paddlers. Basically I got less respect. Big deal, I'm still out there fishing and enjoying myself, even more now.

I thought at first that the exercise level would be better with the pedals (more cardio) but it turns out that is not the case. The hobie is more efficient for propulsion than paddling, and you work less. Lately I've been paddling on my way back in for the extra workout (the Revo is a pretty good paddler when used with the rudder), so I get the best of both worlds.

Fishing performance wise, I don't think there is any measuable difference between pedal or paddle. Each needs to be used with a different technique to maximize potential but in the end its all the same. The only edge I see is that the hobie can move more consistently through all kinds of conditions, and since it takes less work you can go further.

05-18-2010, 03:02 PM	#1
swinginFish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 173	Sage Advice Andy, Not sure about the "sage" part, but do know I miss the smell of the traditional victory cigar whafting o'er the waves well before I see you. LJ's been bery bery good to me lately. Wish you were here! Avery

05-19-2010, 07:55 AM	#7
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	Hobie = Prius? No doubt, Hobie's are super cool. However, there is something within me that boils in my gut as one scoots by. At first I thought...what's that smell? Jealously? Is that coming from my boat? Then I realized it. It was the look on the face of the Hobie guy. It's the same look on the face of the Prius guy as he drives by you in the carpool lane, all by himself; chin just a little higher...lips slightly curled back into a super self satisfied sneer. Did he just raise a pinky as he adjusted that rudder!?! He's not doing it on purpose. He does it when he's alone too. He doesn't know he's doing it at all. Let him be. As I chug along, burning gas, cursing the guy rigging up his poles as he's going forward into the current...I realize the smell is coming from my boat. Meh. Curse you Hobie guy. Willy

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05-18-2010, 06:11 PM	#2
batty1of3 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 51	i just feel the upper body workout is better than just legs in fact for weight loss upper body workouts burn more calories since the legs were made for doing repetitive steady work like walking and running upper body is more built for using bursts or energy like lifting or throwing that being said i would use whatever i can to get out on the water

05-18-2010, 09:42 PM	#3
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	Avery, That was a great summary. Thanks. The only thing I didn't like was your use of comic sans! Good lord I hate that font. -Aaron

05-18-2010, 09:47 PM	#4
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	i want a hobie.

05-19-2010, 06:59 AM	#5
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Why not have both? After a couple of 'harrowing' surf entrances where I really wish I had the hobie pedals to haul ass, I am thinking of getting the pro-angler (I am a 'plus' size guy...) and see no reason why you can't use the pedals when you need them (surf launch, chasing boils) but paddle otherwise for the exercise. Seems to me it's nice to have the drive for those times you need that burst of speed. I can't wait for summer!!

05-19-2010, 07:14 AM	#6
miguelitro Team Bad Habits Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 119	I would like to try a peddle boat but I cannot see myself wanting nor needing to own one! I like the upper body work out and the simplicity of a paddle boat. Mike

05-19-2010, 05:44 PM	#9
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	my 2 cents... I used to paddle until my shoulders were giving me too much trouble. I could either stop/slow my kayak fishing frequency or switch to pedal drive. Easy choice. First time out in the new hobie I definately noticed a different attitude towards me by paddlers. Basically I got less respect. Big deal, I'm still out there fishing and enjoying myself, even more now. I thought at first that the exercise level would be better with the pedals (more cardio) but it turns out that is not the case. The hobie is more efficient for propulsion than paddling, and you work less. Lately I've been paddling on my way back in for the extra workout (the Revo is a pretty good paddler when used with the rudder), so I get the best of both worlds. Fishing performance wise, I don't think there is any measuable difference between pedal or paddle. Each needs to be used with a different technique to maximize potential but in the end its all the same. The only edge I see is that the hobie can move more consistently through all kinds of conditions, and since it takes less work you can go further.