best way to land a hobie

[LeeQ125]

Thanks for the pictures B.V. I really like the ingenuity that I've been seeing on this website. My next move is to just buy the kayak and go from there.

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by LeeQ125

Thanks for the pictures B.V. I really like the ingenuity that I've been seeing on this website. My next move is to just buy the kayak and go from there.

Out of the few regrets I have in my life, buying the kayak never crossed my mind. Work and the hassles associated with life in general will be waiting for you on the beach.

[dsafety]

I am, by far, not an expert at entering and exiting big surf with my Revo. The small stuff is a piece of cake but anything bigger than two feet can be a challenge. I have learned a few things however.

Wait outside until you see a lull, than paddle like hell, trying to stay on the backside of the swell in front of you. As others have mentioned, raise the rudder and lock the mirage drive in the flat position first. If you are lucky, you will be able to gain enough momentum to make it to waist deep water before encountering a breaker. I typically jump out in the shallow water, grab the bow handle and turn the kayak bow into the incoming swell. It is a wet landing but is usually incident-free.

If all else fails you could try what I saw one of the brave sit inside kayak fishers do the other day. He paddled as far in as he could and when he saw a breaker approaching, quickly turned the bow of his boat 180 degrees until it faced into the surf. He then paddled backwards until he reached the beach cutting through the incoming waves with the bow of his kayak. This guy was really good and barely got wet.

Bob

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by dsafety

If all else fails you could try what I saw one of the brave sit inside kayak fishers do the other day. He paddled as far in as he could and when he saw a breaker approaching, quickly turned the bow of his boat 180 degrees until it faced into the surf. He then paddled backwards until he reached the beach cutting through the incoming waves with the bow of his kayak. This guy was really good and barely got wet.

Bob

I would like to see someone try that on a rigged Adventure :lol:
-My yak turns like an Oil Tanker. (with fins in the water, and on the rudder)
Even with the paddle it's 16' works against any sharp turns.

I'd gladly Video from the beach, but I'm not going to be the guy to try it.

[bajadog]

Originally Posted by Billy V

I would like to see someone try that on a rigged Adventure :lol:
-My yak turns like an Oil Tanker. (with fins in the water, and on the rudder)
Even with the paddle it's 16' works against any sharp turns.

I'd gladly Video from the beach, but I'm not going to be the guy to try it.

Or an Outfitter. My son and his buddy will testify to that.

[cabojohn]

Originally Posted by Billy V

I would like to see someone try that on a rigged Adventure :lol:
-My yak turns like an Oil Tanker. (with fins in the water, and on the rudder)
Even with the paddle it's 16' works against any sharp turns.

I'd gladly Video from the beach, but I'm not going to be the guy to try it.

I'm yer huckleberry. It will probably be ugly, but I will do it any way you want.

Possibly at the next Iceman surf~N~fish days at San'O there will be some surf and if there is a hobie there I could try launching, landing and SURFING a hobie?
Although I have never tried any hobie befoe, I have seen many people eat shit in the surf. Its quite entertaining. I am not going to knock it until I try. Thats only fair...
It appears to me, that most wipeouts are due to pilot error??? Hobies have rudders and that would seem EZ to have directional control. "DC"
Hobies seem to be quick at the peddle and have no trouble getting up to speed...it would seem to me that if you charge it and catch the wave early, you could sit back and enjoy the ride with total control. With the rudder, turning shouldn't be a problem right?

The guys that have hobies seem to really like them...my wife and daughter are interested in trying them too. I admit, I don't think a hobie is the right one for me, I want to try and I really want to know if they can be surfed worth a darn? fwiw- I have never seen anyone surf a hobie.

Zed- you made a funnay! hehe
I'll meet you at the bike racks after school.
I can't let you get dog pilled...


cabo
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[PAL]

It appears to me, that most wipeouts are due to pilot error??? Hobies have rudders and that would seem EZ to have directional control. "DC"
Hobies seem to be quick at the peddle and have no trouble getting up to speed...it would seem to me that if you charge it and catch the wave early, you could sit back and enjoy the ride with total control. With the rudder, turning shouldn't be a problem right?

This one time, at band camp... I was landing an Adventure after a certain PV PnF. In respectable surf. At a surf beach. I decided I'd ride it in on pedal power. A wave caught me and lifted the stern out of the water. Know what? Air doesn't have enough resistance to keep a kayak on course. Result - my sickest wipeout ever. YMMV

[sdcityboy]

Originally Posted by PAL

This one time, at band camp... I

lol lol lol lol

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by PAL

n respectable surf. At a surf beach. I decided I'd ride it in on pedal power. A wave caught me and lifted the stern out of the water.

I think the drag created by the Hobie drive (whether the fins/sails are up or down) pulls the nose under water, thus lifting the stern. Did it once, saved the fall, won't do it again. To land - just act like your going to catch the wave, put both feet together to slow you down so you don't get pulled into the wave, then peddle to keep up with the back of it. It's easy once you get the hang of it.

Cabo John - I've "surfed" on scramblers, an x-factor, tarpon 140 and a handful of others and never dunked with my gear on board. Only dunked when trying to get barrels on the scramblers. I can tell you Hobie peddlers are not made to "surf." The benefits highly out way not being able to surf them though. For example, with my turbo drive I can get out of the reserve in less than ten minutes with little effort, and during this time I usually enjoy a smoke, drink some water, and set up my gear (hands are free). I can also throw iron while moving, or stay in one place when there's current or wind - with rod in hand. Definitely try to surf one if you get the chance... It's sketchy.