PA 12 video - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 04-15-2012, 08:16 AM

surprised that nobody spotted the fleet in Mission Bay in March.

Iceman · 04-15-2012, 08:21 AM

Don,

I see one photo with an up and a down pull cord (prototype), but not what we saw, should be the same as on the PA 14. no second up/down control on this one.

driftwood · 04-15-2012, 08:35 AM

I noticed the seat is much higher than the larger PA.
The advantage is more torque power. This is going to be a fun ride!!!!

forefrazier · 04-15-2012, 09:03 AM

Andy....what model yak (dune color) is that in the background of the last photo?

Drew · 04-15-2012, 10:02 AM

That white kayak in the background is a class fiberglass version of the Hobie Mirage - the first Miragedrive kayaks produced. It's one of about 70 that were made.

deepdvr · 04-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Pretty sick boat! Only issue I see is getting in and out of that new chair in the surf. Looks like the seat will have to be in the extra vantage position to get the armrests as much out of the way as possible.

Can't wait until they roll all of those improvements into the PA 14.

Yakin · 04-15-2012, 10:31 AM

only two ups about it is the lowrance hook ups already there and the seat I think.
Glad I have the 2011 PA

maui jim · 04-15-2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepdvr

Pretty sick boat! Only issue I see is getting in and out of that new chair in the surf. Looks like the seat will have to be in the extra vantage position to get the armrests as much out of the way as possible.

Can't wait until they roll all of those improvements into the PA 14.

X2
looks high (top heavy) for 2-3 ft surf, looks fun though

JeffB · 04-15-2012, 04:33 PM

I don't understand why they go with Lowrance when you have to pay extra for everything and there mapping for San Diego is crap.

dmrides · 04-15-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

surprised that nobody spotted the fleet in Mission Bay in March.

Damn, I was riding by on my bike and saw all those. I wish I would have stopped to take a closer look. There sure are a lot of features in that boat.

steamroll · 04-15-2012, 11:15 AM

http://youtu.be/63kKvMJDNNo

bellcon · 04-15-2012, 11:23 AM

Andy it looks like the rudder up cable is now on both sides to be ambidextrous?
so it is not up / down, but the same as before, just able to use either side of the kayak for control.

Looks like the steering handle can be switched to either side of the boat also?

roadx · 04-15-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bellcon

Andy it looks like the rudder up cable is now on both sides to be ambidextrous?
so it is not up / down, but the same as before, just able to use either side of the kayak for control.

Looks like the steering handle can be switched to either side of the boat also?

i think the tee handle your seeing is the seat release? watch this video and it will show you what the pull cord on the left does. yep switch the steering left or right or buy another steering thingy and have both

04-15-2012, 08:16 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	surprised that nobody spotted the fleet in Mission Bay in March. __________________

04-15-2012, 08:21 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Don, I see one photo with an up and a down pull cord (prototype), but not what we saw, should be the same as on the PA 14. no second up/down control on this one. __________________

04-15-2012, 10:21 AM	#6
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Pretty sick boat! Only issue I see is getting in and out of that new chair in the surf. Looks like the seat will have to be in the extra vantage position to get the armrests as much out of the way as possible. Can't wait until they roll all of those improvements into the PA 14. __________________

04-15-2012, 10:31 AM	#7
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	only two ups about it is the lowrance hook ups already there and the seat I think. Glad I have the 2011 PA __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-15-2012, 04:33 PM	#9
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I don't understand why they go with Lowrance when you have to pay extra for everything and there mapping for San Diego is crap. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

04-15-2012, 08:35 AM	#3
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	I noticed the seat is much higher than the larger PA. The advantage is more torque power. This is going to be a fun ride!!!!

04-15-2012, 09:03 AM	#4
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Andy....what model yak (dune color) is that in the background of the last photo?

04-15-2012, 10:02 AM	#5
Drew Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 45	That white kayak in the background is a class fiberglass version of the Hobie Mirage - the first Miragedrive kayaks produced. It's one of about 70 that were made.

04-15-2012, 11:15 AM	#11
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	http://youtu.be/63kKvMJDNNo __________________

04-15-2012, 11:23 AM	#12
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Andy it looks like the rudder up cable is now on both sides to be ambidextrous? so it is not up / down, but the same as before, just able to use either side of the kayak for control. Looks like the steering handle can be switched to either side of the boat also? __________________