Paddle or Pedal?

[Saba Slayer]

"I'm curious how many of you guys are paddle vs pedal....?"

You're going to find fanatics for both peddle and paddle...just like you'll find Chevy and Ford guys and then there's the Mercedes and Porsche crowd...

Try as many brands as you can...
You just missed a great opportunity at Andy's Sunset Beach store's demo day last Saturday. He's one of those rare (in So. Cal) "on the water" shops that stocks Hobie's and lots of other brands too.
As great a boat as it is for my style... not everyone can afford a Pro Angler 14' and store it or transport it.
Kayaks are like shoes...not one fits all. What works for one kayak fisherman may not be right for you...Storage, Fishing Style, Type of Launch, Transport and Price are all factors that should come into play when trying to decide on your next kayak.
Good Luck

[Mr. NiceGuy]

My only purpose for a kayak is fishing, escapism and enjoying healthy outdoor exercise with nature. I like the lighter weight and transportation ease of my Outback. The overall cardio from pumping the pedals, casting, etc., feels great.

Hobie marketing dept adds improvements every year to keep earlier models growing obsolete at a steady pace. If money were no object, I would like a new one. Until I have more money than I can think of things to buy, my 2014 Outback suits me just fine. It's already paid for and rigged exactly the way I like it.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

My only purpose for a kayak is fishing, escapism and enjoying healthy outdoor exercise with nature. I like the lighter weight and transportation ease of my Outback..

What does it weigh?

One of my favorite yaks is the mini-X because I can take it anywhere, and launch it through anything. I love it but would not recommend it for La Jolla

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by Fiskadoro

What does it weigh?

Hull weight is 81 lbs. For rigged weight, for lifting it out of my van, I have always guessed around 94 lbs.

Beer, fish, gear, etc., go up from there.