Big Hobie Peddlers - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

habanero · 01-06-2010, 07:12 AM

Don, you might take a closer look at the 2010 adventure. They look like they sit higher off the water and I have heard they are a dry ride. You should try and work out a day long fishing day demo to be sure.

Iceman · 01-06-2010, 07:41 AM

Don as big as you are, you could sit in the back of the Outfitter and use the front pedals

landwhale · 01-06-2010, 08:04 AM

With the people that have been moving to the ex paddle class It makes me even more gratefull that at my age I am still able to paddle as long as I want. Don I sometimes feel the numbness though it does not last long and as Jim said try the bent shaft if I could afford one thats what I would use......................................

01-06-2010, 08:35 AM

get a Hobie Don you will love it

i will sell you my Hobie Revo

forefrazier · 01-06-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by habanero

Don, you might take a closer look at the 2010 adventure. They look like they sit higher off the water and I have heard they are a dry ride. You should try and work out a day long fishing day demo to be sure.

Agree on the day long demo for sure....However, no changes have been made to the hull of the Adventure in recent years so the ride height capacity,etc are all the same.

bellcon · 01-06-2010, 04:37 PM

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try the bent shaft..... if I could afford one thats what I would use

Steve
so your saying...
lack of funds are the only thing keep you straight?

well thanks for sharing...

dsafety · 07-14-2010, 08:15 PM

When Hobie introduced the peddle drive to kayaks, they released the genie in the bottle. Several other manufacturers either have peddle products currently available or about to be released.

This month's Popular Science has a page devoted to kayak fishing which features something called the Mariner 12.5 from Propel. It is a peddle kayak with a propeller. Unlike previous models from this manufacturer, this is not a glorified canoe with a peddle drive. It is a sit-on-top kayak that they claim is designed for fishing, although probably for lakes and rivers, not what we do.

The propeller drive has some advantages such as being able to go in reverse. It would probably be a real pain in the kelp, however. Having never had the chance to try this technology, I can only guess.

I have a Revo and am very happy with it. That said, Hobies are not without a few warts. I look forward to other manufacturers pushing the envelope a bit which will lead to improvements in technology that everyone can enjoy.

Bob

h2ofishfo · 07-15-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

When Hobie introduced the peddle drive to kayaks, they released the genie in the bottle. Several other manufacturers either have peddle products currently available or about to be released.

This month's Popular Science has a page devoted to kayak fishing which features something called the Mariner 12.5 from Propel. It is a peddle kayak with a propeller. Unlike previous models from this manufacturer, this is not a glorified canoe with a peddle drive. It is a sit-on-top kayak that they claim is designed for fishing, although probably for lakes and rivers, not what we do.

The propeller drive has some advantages such as being able to go in reverse. It would probably be a real pain in the kelp, however. Having never had the chance to try this technology, I can only guess.

I have a Revo and am very happy with it. That said, Hobies are not without a few warts. I look forward to other manufacturers pushing the envelope a bit which will lead to improvements in technology that everyone can enjoy.

Bob

saw somebody in the mariner last month peddaling around seemed to be peddaling around just fine why u would buy one when hobie parts are local is beyond me different strokes for different folks seems like the guys that are paddling are doing it cause they cant afford a hobie,sponsored by someone else or take pride in saying they paddle like it makes there arms look like 22'' either way im koo just as long as your fishing !!

-scallywag- · 07-16-2010, 01:56 PM

I have a hobie and I definantly could not afford it.....there's just no substitute!! With the introduction of the PA and the new "super" adventure islang thing, Hobie needs to have inhouse financing and pre-rigged packages....just think, $99 a month for 36 months, for a kayak!!!

.... and if you keep an eye out you just might see some of those "sponsored" guys peddling around too....

Seaangler · 07-15-2010, 10:17 AM

The only thing that worked for my 230 frame was the PA. I'm to old and too fat to not roll the rest. Only thing that sucks about pedals is banging through the kelp...have to bring up the pedals and its a pain

in the ass to paddle that barge. Other than that love the size and storage space.....able to stow my rods and bag my reels. Ya never know when that sneaky breaker is gonna get ya on the way in.

deepdvr · 07-15-2010, 06:24 PM

Hobie has tested revos up to 550 lbs. without any issues. They list 350 lbs. for liability purposes.

01-06-2010, 07:41 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Don as big as you are, you could sit in the back of the Outfitter and use the front pedals __________________

01-06-2010, 08:04 AM	#3
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	With the people that have been moving to the ex paddle class It makes me even more gratefull that at my age I am still able to paddle as long as I want. Don I sometimes feel the numbness though it does not last long and as Jim said try the bent shaft if I could afford one thats what I would use...................................... __________________

01-06-2010, 07:12 AM	#1
habanero Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 133	Don, you might take a closer look at the 2010 adventure. They look like they sit higher off the water and I have heard they are a dry ride. You should try and work out a day long fishing day demo to be sure.

01-06-2010, 08:35 AM	#4
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	get a Hobie Don you will love it i will sell you my Hobie Revo

07-14-2010, 08:15 PM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	When Hobie introduced the peddle drive to kayaks, they released the genie in the bottle. Several other manufacturers either have peddle products currently available or about to be released. This month's Popular Science has a page devoted to kayak fishing which features something called the Mariner 12.5 from Propel. It is a peddle kayak with a propeller. Unlike previous models from this manufacturer, this is not a glorified canoe with a peddle drive. It is a sit-on-top kayak that they claim is designed for fishing, although probably for lakes and rivers, not what we do. The propeller drive has some advantages such as being able to go in reverse. It would probably be a real pain in the kelp, however. Having never had the chance to try this technology, I can only guess. I have a Revo and am very happy with it. That said, Hobies are not without a few warts. I look forward to other manufacturers pushing the envelope a bit which will lead to improvements in technology that everyone can enjoy. Bob

07-16-2010, 01:56 PM	#9
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	I have a hobie and I definantly could not afford it.....there's just no substitute!! With the introduction of the PA and the new "super" adventure islang thing, Hobie needs to have inhouse financing and pre-rigged packages....just think, $99 a month for 36 months, for a kayak!!! .... and if you keep an eye out you just might see some of those "sponsored" guys peddling around too....

07-15-2010, 10:17 AM	#10
Seaangler Junior Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 11	The only thing that worked for my 230 frame was the PA. I'm to old and too fat to not roll the rest. Only thing that sucks about pedals is banging through the kelp...have to bring up the pedals and its a pain in the ass to paddle that barge. Other than that love the size and storage space.....able to stow my rods and bag my reels. Ya never know when that sneaky breaker is gonna get ya on the way in.

07-15-2010, 06:24 PM	#11
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Hobie has tested revos up to 550 lbs. without any issues. They list 350 lbs. for liability purposes.