Paddle v Pedal kayak.

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What kayak did you start with and what do you have now?

I started with a paddle kayak and moved to a pedal kayak.
6
25%
I started with and stayed with a pedal kayak.
6
25%
I started with and stayed with a paddle kayak.
4
17%
I started with a pedal kayak and moved to a paddle kayak.
2
8%
I started with a paddle kayak and moved to a pedal kayak, but I should have started with the pedal kayak.
1
4%
I started with a pedal kayak and moved to a paddle kayak, but I should have started with the paddle kayak.
0
No votes
I have a paddle kayak and will change to a pedal kayak in the future.
0
No votes
I have a pedal kayak and will change to a paddle kayak in the future.
0
No votes
I have a pedal kayak because injury prevents me having otherwise.
0
No votes
I have a paddle kayak because injury prevents me having otherwise.
0
No votes
I don't have a kayak because I am a sook and my wife won't let me.
0
No votes
I want to get a kayak, I am just not sure which yet.
0
No votes
Stuff kayaks I have a boat.
1
4%
I have Pedal & a Paddle kayaks.
4
17%
 
Total votes: 24

Gozz
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by Gozz »

I started with a kingfisher then a ebay copy mini x then a outback and now a PA14.
Still have the ebay copy which I use for rivers and lakes and the pa for bay work.
I wouldn't change the past as I leaned heaps on the king fisher.
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PoddyMullet
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by PoddyMullet »

My yaks have been paddle, paddle, peddle, peddle and paddle in that purchase order. For fishing alone I still like the peddler's. But being out of a paddler the upper bod (which was never really in too good a shape) has lost a bit of strength without trolling the km's. I also enjoy ticking the paddle blades over much more than peddling. Now I'm looking to mix the two. One foot in a paddler, one foot in a peddler...and an appendage getting salty dragging in the brine! :thumbsup:
SIKKO_X2
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by SIKKO_X2 »

I started off with an ebay noa knock off (paddle) and just upgraded to a Tarpon 140.

I like paddle yaks mainly for the fitness aspect as I get a better work out when doing a lot of trolling. I'm also not a huge fan of the peddle yaks on the market, for the offshore and PPB fishing that I do I feel like the paddle yaks are more ideal
vikodin
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by vikodin »

I started with an electric motor powered yak.
Thought it was awesome until I test drove a Hobie with mirage drive.
Bought a Hobie outback about 2 weeks later.
There is nothing better than fishing in a yak hands free, I'll never go back to anything without a pedal drive.
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herbie
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by herbie »

PA all the way.

Best yak ever made
cheers

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GoneFishn
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by GoneFishn »

herbie wrote:PA all the way.

Best yak ever made
Lies, RTM K-Largo, PA, Kingfisher, Tinny, PA :evilgrin: :lol:
So not PA all the way :lol:
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justnorm
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by justnorm »

You need a "when I win Tattslotto option" for the peddle, or "I will swop to peddle when my wife forgets I already have a Kayak".

No surprise with the answers so far, love it
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herbie
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by herbie »

GoneFishn wrote:
herbie wrote:PA all the way.

Best yak ever made
Lies, RTM K-Largo, PA, Kingfisher, Tinny, PA :evilgrin: :lol:
So not PA all the way :lol:
Cunny funt. If we are talking history then yet the clown nailed it but the PA be the power in these here waters. :lol:
cheers

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tonystott
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by tonystott »

I am a bit surprised that almost 70% of those who answered the survey went for pedal. I hadn't realised just how popular they were! Obviously those with paddle yaks are more vocal, as you can't really pick up a 70/30 ratio from the posts. Just sayin', no trying to incite a riot.
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shane
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Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

Post by shane »

tonystott wrote:I am a bit surprised that almost 70% of those who answered the survey went for pedal. I hadn't realised just how popular they were! Obviously those with paddle yaks are more vocal, as you can't really pick up a 70/30 ratio from the posts. Just sayin', no trying to incite a riot.
Tony,
Part of the reason would be that surf launches are nearly unheard of for most yak fishers in Victoria, even to go offshore. Whereas in parts of NSW and particularly QLD a lot of the fishing focus is offshore through surf where there's a greater use of paddle yaks with many of these being glass. If we didn't have such good bay and estuary systems including routes to offshore, if the water was warmer and if there were more pelagics cruising behind the surf, then I think you wouild see greater proportion of paddle yaks used down here.
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