Hobie Pro Angler Question

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Originally Posted by mikecollins86

So would you guys say that because the fins give you much more speed, you can get IN the pro angler earlier (i.e. knee deep) which gets rid of the problem of getting in fast in the first place? I got in around waste deep with the xfactor and this is an issue for me, being 'somewhat' larger than most....(325)

No worries Mike!!!
Getting on in shallow water is no prob, just have the fins bungied and the rudder up, then paddle out a little (pretend its the x-factor) so the fins don't hit bottom (2-3ft deep), then unbungie the fins and go, using the paddle to stear. sometimes i even stall in that 2-3ft zone just staying perpendicular to the waves and wait for a set to pass before haulin thru the.
99.9% of the time LJ is easily do-able using the methods others have described, you probably won't even get wet in the prangler, although I would still never use the rudder in the surf zone....but i guess thats just me??
So what r u waiting for....buy the thing already and lets fish!!!!

[toby]

Hey guys!

Wanted to let you know what I learned today launching through the surf. Heading out was not a problem just paddle hard and fast. The Pro Angler is a little difficult due to it's width. I practice in an empty yak today.

1) Secure all items and tie down lines.

2) Take time to read the surf: be patient. I came in a little to soon, got sideways and pitched out of the yak. The boat landed on top of me, I came up for a quick breath and then more white water over me.

3) I didn't tie down my drive as suggested in this post. Big mistake! I think my leg got tangled in the drive leash. I was waiting for the boat to wash over me. Well it didn't. Tired of waiting, I stood up. And things were cool except my pride in front of all the kayak classes.

Wasn't to bad:

Hope I didn't bore you guys that know what you're doing. This was just for new guys like me.

Hope it helps

Tim