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Oh, my. Oh wow!
Hmm...~25-lb. kit? No need for a First Light folding kayak now! Wonder how much that costs? How fast is 10mph on water? Wonder what Class it can take on.... Looks like Europeans have more fun! NYC XYZ wrote: Steven M. O'Neill wrote: NYC XYZ wrote: Or Newark from Bayonne? http://www.gizmag.com/go/2505/ -- Steven O'Neill Brooklyn, NY OOOO MMM MM MMM GGGG OOOOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMM GGG GGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMM MMMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMMM MMMM GG OOO OOO MMM MMMMMM MMM GG GGG OOOOOO MMM MMMM MMM GG GGG OOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG GGG |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
Oh, my. Oh wow! How fast is 10mph on water? Almost exactly as fast as 10 mph on land. But that doesn't matter, because they only claim 10 KMH, which is 5.4 knots, which is about what a motivated touring kayaker can do. The really cool thing is the pedal-powered pump. Steve Steven M. O'Neill wrote: NYC XYZ wrote: Or Newark from Bayonne? http://www.gizmag.com/go/2505/ -- Steven O'Neill Brooklyn, NY OOOO MMM MM MMM GGGG OOOOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMM GGG GGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMM MMMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMMM MMMM GG OOO OOO MMM MMMMMM MMM GG GGG OOOOOO MMM MMMM MMM GG GGG OOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG GGG |
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Tinkerntom wrote: I'll bet you this thing will handle the bow wave of a harbor patrol boat, hands down! If nothing else, you can just outrun the rascal! TnT Facist pigs! Did you know that it's now illegal to get together with your friends for a bike ride without a permit from City Hall if your group is like five or more people?? Don't worry -- I'll let you guys know if some seaborne pig pulls up alongside and gives me a ticket for bicycling off the street! BTW, guess what these pigs had to say at the end of their "investigation" -- the boat which capsized me was apparently responding to an emergency call at the time. Their safety training sergeant actually had the nerve to suggest that I shouldn't be paddling out there 'cause it's dangerous -- so of course I told the meathead that it's dangerous just crossing the damned streets in New York. They're supposed to send me brochures and invites for training classes that they say the hold regularly...of course, I'd expect a check from them first! Gonna get a flare gun for the season coming up in May...anyone ever shoot one of 'em at another boat? =] Well, I shouldn't be too harsh on our Pig Dep't. -- better keep the morons in uniform than have them in the mafia (just look at how they act every time they threaten to go on strike if you don't believe me). |
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The really cool thing is the pedal-powered pump. Some how I missed the original post,, but I have a pedal powered kayak,, it will out run any thing else on the water powered by man, this thing throws a wake :-) You can see me sitting in mine on the front page of my web site -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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Cute photo, dude!
Say, do you use that Hobie Cat for any touring/sea-kayaking? I wonder how it handles...so pedal power will always beat paddle power?? Rodney Long wrote: Some how I missed the original post,, but I have a pedal powered kayak,, it will out run any thing else on the water powered by man, this thing throws a wake :-) You can see me sitting in mine on the front page of my web site -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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Rodney Long wrote:
wrote: The really cool thing is the pedal-powered pump. Some how I missed the original post,, but I have a pedal powered kayak,, it will out run any thing else on the water powered by man, this thing throws a wake :-) You can see me sitting in mine on the front page of my web site Saw those things at last years boat show. Good as advertised? |
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NYC XYZ wrote: wrote: NYC XYZ wrote: Oh, my. Oh wow! How fast is 10mph on water? Almost exactly as fast as 10 mph on land. But that doesn't matter, because they only claim 10 KMH, which is 5.4 knots, which is about what a motivated touring kayaker can do. LOL! You have an eye for detail, I see. Is a motivated 'yakker that good, to paddle at 5.4 knots?? I hear that 3 knots is a lot of work...or do I have water in my ears.... Read the reviews in Sea Kayaker. Many of the boats tested can be pushed above 5 knots. I've seen 6 knots in my 18' Epic, but not for very long. Cruising at 4 knots isn't much of a feat in a touring boat. No comment about your ears. Steve |
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Don White wrote:
Rodney Long wrote: wrote: The really cool thing is the pedal-powered pump. Some how I missed the original post,, but I have a pedal powered kayak,, it will out run any thing else on the water powered by man, this thing throws a wake :-) You can see me sitting in mine on the front page of my web site Saw those things at last years boat show. Good as advertised? Actually better than advertised,, Of course they (Hobie) "gave" me the boat,, I put it on international TV 43 times in 04, as They kept showing that darn Tech TV story on me. with me fishing from it. I didn't even put my bass boat in the water last year, because I love that Hobie so much, my son can get it up to 9 miles an hour for a couple hundred yards. The slowest you can peddle it is about 3 miles an hour, that's with your feet barely moving, I curse it at 5 mph,, it is the most awesome boat to fish from, extreamly stable, I have not, nor anyone that has used it, has ever turned it over. The biggest problem is keeping my wife and kids and grand kids from using it all the time,,, when I want to be fishing, one of them is out on the lake in it, when one gets out, another hops in,, heck I bought them a paddle boat that seats four, but NOOOOO,, they want to be in the OutBack, because it's so easy to cover a lot of water. Heck they use it much more than the PWC -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
Cute photo, dude! Say, do you use that Hobie Cat for any touring/sea-kayaking? I wonder how it handles...so pedal power will always beat paddle power?? They are awesome in the ocean,, you can also get the sail kit for it,, this pedal is better,, now the wheal peddle boats are slow as hell,, hard to pedal, and the don't coast once you stop pedaling, this drive has near zero drag, it will coast for long distances The only reverse is supplied by the kayak paddle, that comes with the boat, and attached to the side of the boat with an elastic holder, it is instantly accessible, and you can paddle and pedal the boat at the same time (this is how my son reaches 9 miles and hour with it), or you can just use the paddle. If the water is really skinny, (6 to 18 inches) you can do little 1 inch pedal strokes, the fins just flap against the hull,, it can run very fast this way. You see, unlike the regular paddle boats, you don't have to do full strokes with your feet. It's design is just out of this world,, the pedals can be adjusted to even fit my eight year old grand daughter. This boat is really worth the extra money you spend over a regular kayak, it allows you hands free to fish while your moving, or just holding against a current, it comes with everything except a life jacket,, it comes with a cooler, tackle box and anchor system, even front and rear elastic cargo nets. what I like the most is the wheel system (that comes with it),, you can load the boat up with all your gear and roll the thing to the water, you can roll it anywhere you can walk with those big wheels, even across a sandy beach -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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Rodney Long wrote: They are awesome in the ocean,, you can also get the sail kit for it,, this pedal is better,, now the wheal peddle boats are slow as hell,, hard to pedal, and the don't coast once you stop pedaling, this drive has near zero drag, it will coast for long distances OMG! Sounds too cool...I can't believe it's been around so long -- someone tell me if they invented jet-packs yet! The only reverse is supplied by the kayak paddle, that comes with the boat, and attached to the side of the boat with an elastic holder, it is instantly accessible, and you can paddle and pedal the boat at the same time (this is how my son reaches 9 miles and hour with it), or you can just use the paddle. If the water is really skinny, (6 to 18 inches) you can do little 1 inch pedal strokes, the fins just flap against the hull,, it can run very fast this way. You see, unlike the regular paddle boats, you don't have to do full strokes with your feet. It's design is just out of this world,, the pedals can be adjusted to even fit my eight year old grand daughter. Thanks for the review, Rodney! How do you think it'll do against a 3-5 knot current? Is it possible to paddle and pedal at the same time for increased propulsion? How tough is the boat? I wonder if its shell is good enough for the very cold waters of wintertime. Is there a downside to it at all that you can see? Or something that you feel could be improved a bit? I'm thinking of getting the Hobie Cat Mirage Tandem Kayak. This boat is really worth the extra money you spend over a regular kayak, it allows you hands free to fish while your moving, or just holding against a current, it comes with everything except a life jacket,, it comes with a cooler, tackle box and anchor system, even front and rear elastic cargo nets. what I like the most is the wheel system (that comes with it),, you can load the boat up with all your gear and roll the thing to the water, you can roll it anywhere you can walk with those big wheels, even across a sandy beach Oh, sorry, but an angler I ain't! Though I enjoy seafood, for the most part. What do you think of the Mirage Tandem, though? While $2K is a lot of money to me, it's still rather less than what I'd initially feared. I hope the, what, 14-16' length doesn't mean I'll be fighting against the water! I've paddled wooden kayaks while sometimes feel like I'm trying to drag the thing along (of course, I'm a newbie, but the plastic boats were more comfortable and fun). -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
Thanks for the review, Rodney! How do you think it'll do against a 3-5 knot current? Is it possible to paddle and pedal at the same time for increased propulsion? Absolutely How tough is the boat? I wonder if its shell is good enough for the very cold waters of wintertime. It seams thicker than a regular kayak Is there a downside to it at all that you can see? Or something that you feel could be improved a bit? I'm thinking of getting the Hobie Cat Mirage Tandem Kayak. The only thing I added was more tie down points, and a rear anchor system,, both of these are needed for fishing, other than that,, they could replace the rudder with a very small electric motor :-) I'm thinking of putting my own back there, it won't be hard to modify a small trolling motor to mount on the rudder stud, this way you could even have power, and a reverse, if your really wanted the ultiment PWC Oh, sorry, but an angler I ain't! Though I enjoy seafood, for the most part. What do you think of the Mirage Tandem, though? While $2K is a lot of money to me, it's still rather less than what I'd initially feared. Man they say that thing is really fast, the wife wants me to get one of those for the family I hope the, what, 14-16' length doesn't mean I'll be fighting against the water! I've paddled wooden kayaks while sometimes feel like I'm trying to drag the thing along (of course, I'm a newbie, but the plastic boats were more comfortable and fun). There is no drag on my OutBack,, it will coast forever, it feels like -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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Is a motivated 'yakker that good, to paddle at 5.4 knots?? I hear that 3 knots is a lot of work...or do I have water in my ears.... Read the reviews in Sea Kayaker. Many of the boats tested can be pushed above 5 knots. I've seen 6 knots in my 18' Epic, but not for very long. Cruising at 4 knots isn't much of a feat in a touring boat. No comment about your ears. No wind/current, I cruise at 3 knots in my home-built Pygmy Coho with minimal ("I can do this all day") effort. I can go 4 knots with significant effort; but can barely hit 5, which appears to be "hull speed." These have been verified several times by GPS. Anyone else have numbers for their kayaks? |
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wrote: wrote... Is a motivated 'yakker that good, to paddle at 5.4 knots?? I hear that 3 knots is a lot of work...or do I have water in my ears.... Read the reviews in Sea Kayaker. Many of the boats tested can be pushed above 5 knots. I've seen 6 knots in my 18' Epic, but not for very long. Cruising at 4 knots isn't much of a feat in a touring boat. No comment about your ears. No wind/current, I cruise at 3 knots in my home-built Pygmy Coho with minimal ("I can do this all day") effort. I can go 4 knots with significant effort; but can barely hit 5, which appears to be "hull speed." These have been verified several times by GPS. Anyone else have numbers for their kayaks? I do about 2.8 knots in a 13 foot Manteo tupperware boat, and almost always do so, regardless of the length of the trip. In short bursts I can push it up to about 5.5, though not for long at all. I have a GPS mount on my kayak, and virtually always clip one in. Galen Hekhuis NpD, JFR, GWA We are the CroMagnon of the future |
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Excellent! Thanks again, Rodney...say, do I get a discount if I tell 'em you sent me? =) Hope your wife gets the Tandem, too...and you your electric trolling motor! Rodney Long wrote: NYC XYZ wrote: Thanks for the review, Rodney! How do you think it'll do against a 3-5 knot current? Is it possible to paddle and pedal at the same time for increased propulsion? Absolutely How tough is the boat? I wonder if its shell is good enough for the very cold waters of wintertime. It seams thicker than a regular kayak Is there a downside to it at all that you can see? Or something that you feel could be improved a bit? I'm thinking of getting the Hobie Cat Mirage Tandem Kayak. The only thing I added was more tie down points, and a rear anchor system,, both of these are needed for fishing, other than that,, they could replace the rudder with a very small electric motor :-) I'm thinking of putting my own back there, it won't be hard to modify a small trolling motor to mount on the rudder stud, this way you could even have power, and a reverse, if your really wanted the ultiment PWC Oh, sorry, but an angler I ain't! Though I enjoy seafood, for the most part. What do you think of the Mirage Tandem, though? While $2K is a lot of money to me, it's still rather less than what I'd initially feared. Man they say that thing is really fast, the wife wants me to get one of those for the family I hope the, what, 14-16' length doesn't mean I'll be fighting against the water! I've paddled wooden kayaks while sometimes feel like I'm trying to drag the thing along (of course, I'm a newbie, but the plastic boats were more comfortable and fun). There is no drag on my OutBack,, it will coast forever, it feels like -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
Excellent! Thanks again, Rodney...say, do I get a discount if I tell 'em you sent me? =) Depends on where you buy it,, if in TN. yep I can give you a $100 dollar discount at one dealer -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com |
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Rodney Long wrote:
Depends on where you buy it,, if in TN. yep I can give you a $100 dollar discount at one dealer -- Rodney Long, Inventor of the Long Shot "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread Boomerang Fishing Pro. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, Decoy Activator and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com Hmm...depends on how much he's chargin' to begin with! And sometimes they make it up with "S&H"...the cheapest price seems to be from tshack.com in FL @ ~$1960. Thanks again for bring it up. I can't wait to show it to my kayak club! I don't think any of them are snooty and wouldn't look down on folding 'yaks, inflatables, etc. |
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Hey, folks! I wrote Shuttle Bike and just thought I should share the info: Its pontoons got upgraded to double-chamber pontoons, and it's available until the end of this month for US$890.00, freight inclusive! Unfortunately, they seem like they only do wire transfers and PayPal.... NYC XYZ wrote: Oh, my. Oh wow! Hmm...~25-lb. kit? No need for a First Light folding kayak now! Wonder how much that costs? How fast is 10mph on water? Wonder what Class it can take on.... Looks like Europeans have more fun! NYC XYZ wrote: Steven M. O'Neill wrote: NYC XYZ wrote: Or Newark from Bayonne? http://www.gizmag.com/go/2505/ -- Steven O'Neill Brooklyn, NY OOOO MMM MM MMM GGGG OOOOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMM GGG GGG OOO OOO MMMM MMMM MMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMM MMMMM GG GG OOO OOO MMMMM MMMMM MMMM GG OOO OOO MMM MMMMMM MMM GG GGG OOOOOO MMM MMMM MMM GG GGG OOOO MMM MMM MMM GGGGG GGG |
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