Hobie launch question. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kahouna · 08-01-2012, 08:40 AM

For me, I put the peddles in when it's deep enough. I leave the rudder up and paddle/peddle until I am in the clear. When I get far enough out, I drop the rudder and start putting things in order as I start the peddle out. Having the rudder up and paddling, I get to keep things straight plus I get the keck outta dodge a little faster.

I try to time the sets, but things can run together and/or I just say screw it and go like hell.

Yakin · 08-01-2012, 08:47 AM

In the PA 14 you are so wide so it is so hard to peddle and paddle!
So when I am breaking threw the surf in my PA I drop the rudder already have my drive in be as deep as I can be to jump in with ease.
I watch the set, then say screw it, jump in and peddle like hell and I haven't had any problems!

ratdog · 08-01-2012, 03:31 PM

I have a revo and I never put the peddles in or rudder down until I have cleared the surf zone. I always wait to time the sets, then go. I feel I have more control with the paddle but I learned on a OK Prowler that I had for 5 years. Jusy my opinion.

Deamon · 08-01-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ratdog

I have a revo and I never put the peddles in or rudder down until I have cleared the surf zone. I always wait to time the sets, then go. I feel I have more control with the paddle but I learned on a OK Prowler that I had for 5 years. Jusy my opinion.

Me too every time no issues...going out. My dump ratio going in is considerably higher...

08-01-2012, 08:47 AM	#2
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	In the PA 14 you are so wide so it is so hard to peddle and paddle! So when I am breaking threw the surf in my PA I drop the rudder already have my drive in be as deep as I can be to jump in with ease. I watch the set, then say screw it, jump in and peddle like hell and I haven't had any problems! __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

08-01-2012, 08:40 AM	#1
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	For me, I put the peddles in when it's deep enough. I leave the rudder up and paddle/peddle until I am in the clear. When I get far enough out, I drop the rudder and start putting things in order as I start the peddle out. Having the rudder up and paddling, I get to keep things straight plus I get the keck outta dodge a little faster. I try to time the sets, but things can run together and/or I just say screw it and go like hell.

08-01-2012, 03:31 PM	#3
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	I have a revo and I never put the peddles in or rudder down until I have cleared the surf zone. I always wait to time the sets, then go. I feel I have more control with the paddle but I learned on a OK Prowler that I had for 5 years. Jusy my opinion.