Paddling a tandem

[jamie2johnston]

hey guys i am willing to spend more money but i am wondering if its much difference paddling or peddling a tandem yak when your alone??

[Windknot]

Most of them aren't good to paddle or pedal by yourself, especially if it's windy. A pedal yak would probably be better as you could use the rudder. The Hobie Kona has a special mid paddling position that can be used when paddling solo, which makes it a lot better than most.

[laneends]

hey guys i am willing to spend more money but i am wondering if its much difference paddling or peddling a tandem yak when your alone??

If you have use for a tandem and its in your price then someone on here is selling one, you may as well pick that up and then if it proves not to your liking you can on sell without loosing money lost likely. If you don't have use for one, dont compromise.

[Hammertime]

hey guys i am willing to spend more money but i am wondering if its much difference paddling or peddling a tandem yak when your alone??

If you have use for a tandem and its in your price then someone on here is selling one, you may as well pick that up and then if it proves not to your liking you can on sell without loosing money lost likely. If you don't have use for one, dont compromise.

I also imagine if you are going to go solo you probably want to be in the front position, easier to pull the tail straight than push the nose. You'd definitely want a rudder though

[GoneFishn]

Some of the "better" yaks are what they call a 2+1 meaning it has the tandem setup but you also can place a seat in the middle so it can be used by one without having to worry about the bow ridding high.

[Seasherpa]

I also imagine if you are going to go solo you probably want to be in the front position, easier to pull the tail straight than push the nose. You'd definitely want a rudder though

From what I've seen most people sit in the back with some ballast up front - bag of sand or water that you can tip out at the beach when you leave.