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02-07-2013, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Cypress, CA
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Ok. ..... Someone has to ask
Hows the surf landings? ?  I do like the real estate though, room to nap  :c
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02-07-2013, 01:51 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Welcome to our forum, have a nice stay here.
P.s that looks awesome, please show us more.
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02-07-2013, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waiting to launch
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I dub thee.....
I dub thee "Luke Skywalker". And that is a most excellent "wave speeder"!
 
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02-07-2013, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: La Jolla
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That thing is tight! I have never seen one of those before. Shoot, for $75 I would say got a hell of a deal some.
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02-07-2013, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,856
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Someone has to ask Which side is the bow of the kayak?
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02-07-2013, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
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dude!!!
that thing is Fing swheet!! i was waiting to retire ( 18months) to build me the same basic platform. i sure would like to go for a spin to see what i like, and how i can use it to my needs. good job bro..
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02-09-2013, 01:18 PM
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Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA
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02-07-2013, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego
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Hah! The jury is still out on that one. That's the reason I went out the first time when it was 0-1 at The Shores. Honestly, it did grab an edge for a second coming in, but I was able to straighten her out. I'm thinking it could get sporty anything over 3, so I'm going to stick with 0-3 for my days. I'm hoping having two oars to work with will help keep it straight, kinda like white water rafting style. Another option will be making a "landing drogue" if it becomes an issue. We'll see, hopefully not too many yard sales...... 
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02-07-2013, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
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room for two?? PM, seriously i have been thinking of the same platform for a while now
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02-07-2013, 08:31 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego
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02-08-2013, 04:42 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waiting to launch
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Landings
I think superman landings might be best when the surf is larger.
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02-08-2013, 07:38 AM
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02-08-2013, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vista
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Yeah man I saw you out there at the same time we were launching. that thing is badass!
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02-08-2013, 03:48 PM
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Bay Destroyer
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Diego
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That thing is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!! Nice work
 A friend of mine has been looking for a hull of one of those for awhile. If anyone knows where to get another cheap leme know please 
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02-08-2013, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: newbury park ca
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that is one sweet ride right there, and look what can be done with a little imagination and "get er doneness?" welcome to the, well I don't even have to say it..."the addiction"
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02-08-2013, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Temecula Hills
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Paddle Choices?
With all that leverage you can generate I was wondering if a larger paddle would be in order. Maybe a cupped version or something to minimize any slip.
Looks very cool, kinda like an Edsel but still cool, Dwayne |
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02-09-2013, 08:47 AM
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Junior
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 9
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That thing would be sweet with a Mirage Drive and be able to move the seat fore and aft.
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02-11-2013, 05:05 AM
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Junior
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Posts: 26
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If paddling backwards isn't your thing. I had a similar catamaran that I used as my fishing kayak. With the right length paddle you should be able to sit facing forward...Check out some of my old posts for reference.
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02-11-2013, 06:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,526
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75$ ?
are you missing a zero? can it hold yourself and any passengers? if so, that good bring many priceless memories with your children .
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02-11-2013, 10:45 AM
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Junior
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 14
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Thanks for positive feedback and replys. I was wondering if people would think I was crazy, or a poser/kook.
The whole rowing thing actually isn't that foreign to me. Back in my college days I did crew, so I'm used to whole going backwards thing. Due to the center of gravity on the hull, I'm pretty much stuck sitting towards the bow. If I sat aft, the scuppers and stern would be low. I contemplated paddling it, but that idea seemed like it would be more (physical) work. I certainly could get more torque going if I had larger cupped blades and longer shafts, but then there would be more hardware going off the back. Since I was uncertain how this would work out, I tried not to go overboard on cost and kept things relatively simple. Surprisingly, things started adding up quickly as I added on all the hardware. We'll see how long I can "keep the costs down", seeing that I can't wait to get back out on the water again. -Eric |
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