Kayakers?

[motoman]

Planning on taking these out tomorrow. Anyone up for a little paddling?

[KBScobravert]

So let me get this straight. There are no motors on these things just a paddle?

[motoman]

Yeah, the ones with the trolling motor are like $2k

[Danny46]

Planning on taking these out tomorrow. Anyone up for a little paddling?

Where are you going? Cant go tomorrow but will be up for a trip here real soon.

[motoman]

Where are you going? Cant go tomorrow but will be up for a trip here real soon.

I'm not 100% sure yet. I need to spend a few minutes in the water with the gf, showing her how to steer the kayak. I'd thought about the Elm Fork of the Trinity or possibly even Whiterock. Any suggestions?

[HarrisonTX]

Having never kayaked in my life, yall think I'd be able to crank out a little competitive 3k paddle in under a month?
I've been wanting to try a mini tri, and there just happens to be one in Waco on April 27th.
I'm almost certain my shoulders are up to it, my only problem would be technique.
I don't own a kayak, but rentals are available from Waco Outdoor for the race. I'd probably rent one 1-2 times before the race and paddle around the river a little.

That being said I do own a canoe, and used it frequently last year, I'm sure the skills are similar, but different.

5K run -> 3K paddle -> 10K bike (paved road)
Super short, but also my first one.

[motoman]

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to, that's not too far of a paddle. There's not too much to learn when it comes to technique. When I'm paddling against a strong current or I want to get the yak moving at a good pace, I just make sure that I put the paddle as far in front of me as I can reach, with 3/4 of the blade in the water, and pull it straight back as hard as I can. You do that for each side and you'll be moving pretty good.

[HarrisonTX]

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to, that's not too far of a paddle. There's not too much to learn when it comes to technique. When I'm paddling against a strong current or I want to get the yak moving at a good pace, I just make sure that I put the paddle as far in front of me as I can reach, with 3/4 of the blade in the water, and pull it straight back as hard as I can. You do that for each side and you'll be moving pretty good.

So basically common fucking sense? Awesome. What I figured, but I also thought there maybe some kayak voodoo I wasn't privy to. I'm pretty excited. I have a lot of free time this month, as well as a gift card to rent a kayak.

But seriously, thx for the 3/4 in tip.

[motoman]

So basically common fucking sense? Awesome. What I figured, but I also thought there maybe some kayak voodoo I wasn't privy to. I'm pretty excited. I have a lot of free time this month, as well as a gift card to rent a kayak.

But seriously, thx for the 3/4 in tip.

As far as technique is concerned, it's going to come down to the type of paddle. Most places are going to give you a symmetrical or asymmetrical recreational/white water style of paddle. These have wider, shorter blades. The biggest thing people have a problem with is keeping the boat straight because they want to put the paddle out towards their side and pull inward instead of putting the paddle in front of them and pulling back. When your paddle goes out toward your side and you pull in, you move water underneath the opposite side of the boat, therefore pulling the front of the boat in the direction you're pulling. If you constantly do that, you're wasting energy because the boat is going back and forth.

Canoe paddles are a little different because they have mostly flat, symmetrical blades, and you have several different strokes for canoeing.




Touring paddles are a little different and they have longer, skinnier blades. These use a different technique where the stroke is much more shallow and faster stroke.

[TeeShock]

Has anyone paddled around a Jackson big tuna? Im in the market for a plastic SOT that can hold me + my weight in beer

[motoman]

Has anyone paddled around a Jackson big tuna? Im in the market for a plastic SOT that can hold me + my weight in beer

How much are you looking to spend? And do you want a tandem?

[TeeShock]

Re: Kayakers?

$800-$1200

I would have to try the tandem tuna in solo configuration before I can answer that. If i can handle it easily on my own then i would go for the big boy. If not a tandem the slayer 12 has my eye. Size and weight is not an issue since I am able-bodied and will be trailering.

[ceyko]

Can't remember size or anything, but very nice yaks that a buddy of mine got. A pair for half price basically and they looked brand new. (not anymore though) ...from CL. He said the problem was not finding deals, but reacting to them quick enough.

Personally, I'd avoid fishing out of them. That's why I got a boat. I'm not coordinated very much anymore and would end up in the water. Plus, I'm guessing the water has to be really calm to use these?

[motoman]

$800-$1200

I would have to try the tandem tuna in solo configuration before I can answer that. If i can handle it easily on my own then i would go for the big boy. If not a tandem the slayer 12 has my eye. Size and weight is not an issue since I am able-bodied and will be trailering.

You shouldn't have a problem handling a tandem in a solo configuration. What's your ultimate goal with the yak? Fishing, touring, rapids?

Personally, I'd avoid fishing out of them. That's why I got a boat. I'm not coordinated very much anymore and would end up in the water. Plus, I'm guessing the water has to be really calm to use these?

You'd be surprised what you can catch out of an anglers yak and how capable they actually are.

[TeeShock]

Get blowjobs in party cove, drinking, fishing, and touring.
Most importantly exercising while doing any of the above since cycling has caused me knee problems lately